Tradition/Customs
Introducing Oni Shrine in Hirosaki, Aomori! What is the legend of the "hornless demon" that is passed down in Onizawa?
Oni Shrine, located in Onisawa, Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture, is a rare shrine in Japan that enshrines a hornless demon. While the word "oni" tends to conjure up images of frightening creatures, this shrine is dedicated to a "kind" demon who saved a village.
