Tradition/Customs
If you cry, you'll be attacked by a mokko!? We investigate the mystery of trauma among children in tsugaru...
"If you cry, a mokko will come from the mountains." This phrase has been used since ancient times, mainly in the Tsugaru region of Aomori Prefecture. It is said to be a "discipline" to stop children from crying, and is still used in Aomori today.
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