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The Kappa is one of Japan’s most infamous mythical creatures—both mischievous and terrifying. Known for its love of cucumbers, strange habits, and eerie powers, this water demon has haunted ...

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The elusive oarfish, dubbed the \"doomsday fish,\" is steeped in folklore, particularly in Japan where it's seen as a harbinger of earthquakes. While it ...

Japan has the kappa. You’ll be able to spot this elusive, water-dwelling creature by its turtle-like shell and webbed hands and feet, according to Japanese folklore.

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MYTHOLOGICAL JAPAN; OR, THE SYM- BOLISMS OF MYTHOLOGY IN RELA- TION TO JAPANESE ART. With Illustrations drawn in Japan, by native artists. By Alexander F. Otto and Theodore S. Holbrook. Pp. 83.