Nishiyama Nikko-ji Temple and the Legend of the Monster Cat of Aizu Nekomagadake
Japanese name:西山日光寺と会津猫魔ヶ岳の化け猫伝説
📅 Sun, Nov 29, 2026
About this event
A lecture titled "Nishiyama Nikko-ji Temple and the Legend of the Monster Cat of Aizu Nekomagadake," hosted by Aga Town in Niigata Prefecture, will be held at Yamazaki Koujiya on Sunday, November 29, 2026. The guest lecturer will be Hiromichi Ozawa, vice president of the Fukushima Prefecture Folklore Society and a specialist in early modern history and Japanese folklore. Ozawa has extensive experience, having researched and written for municipal histories such as Niitsu City History in Niigata Prefecture, Sanwa Town History in Ibaraki Prefecture, and folklore sections of town and village histories in Fukushima Prefecture, as well as working at the Aizubange Town History Compilation Office after retiring from Kitakata City. Hosted by Aga Town, this lecture is open exclusively to Aga Town Fan Club members. Admission is free, capacity is limited to the first 20 applicants, and advance registration is required. Non-members can also participate by registering for free membership. It is a rare opportunity to hear intriguing stories surrounding the legend of the bakeneko (monster cat).
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Yamazaki Koujiya
452 Tsugawa, Aga Town, Higashikanbara District, Niigata 959-4402
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