107. Kappa

Published: Dec. 5, 2022, 9 a.m.

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Kappa are dangerous reptilian water creatures from Japanese mythology. Join Jason and Paul as they explore the fascinating folklore behind this odd, cucumber-loving yokai!

Topics Covered:

History

What Do Kappa Look Like?

What Do Kappa Do?: Hobbies \\u2014 Diet \\u2014 Violence \\u2014 Shirikodama

How to Defeat a Kappa

Public Perception

Are Kappa Real?

Folktales

Where to Find Kappa in Japan: Kaiyodo Kappa Museum (Shimanto, Kochi Prefecture) \\u2014 Sogenji Temple (Asakusa, Tokyo) \\u2014 Kappabuchi Pool (Tono, Iwate Prefecture)

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