Mischievous by nature, they loudly pass gas in public and love to peek up women’s kimonos. Sometimes their mischief turns violent. Kappa have been known to kidnap or rape swimming …

In traditional Japanese folklore a kappa (河童, "river-child") —also known as kawatarō (川太郎, "river-boy"), komahiki (駒引, "horse-puller"), with a boss called kawatora (川虎, "river-tiger") or …

河童娘 かっぱむすめ Translation: kappa daughter, kappa girl Habitat: villages near rivers or lakes Diet: omnivorous Appearance: Kappa musume look just like young human women, however …

Yōkai that appears as a woman.

Apr 2, 2018 · Many myths tell of Kappa lurking in toilets (which were usually situated over the river) and waiting for an opportunity to sexually assault women. It was not uncommon for these …

Jun 19, 2024 · Meet the kappa, a water deity deeply rooted in Japanese mythology and folklore. Among Japan's most famous yokai (supernatural creatures), the kappa is known for its aquatic …

Jun 16, 2015 · The Japanese kappa is one of the most famous traditional yokai in modern day Japan. Even if you think you've never heard of it, you've probably encountered a reference at …

Mar 15, 2024 · Much like the kitsune and the tanuki, the kappa is one of the most well known yokai both in Japan and overseas. Seen as a kami of the water, kappa are revered and many …

Have you ever seen a yokai? A shadow lurking in the dimly lit streets, or a strange presence in an old, abandoned house—these could be the work of yokai, mysterious beings that might be …

May 2, 2020 · Of all the legendary creatures from Japan's hugely varied folklore, the kappa or river child must be one of the most curious. Elusive, amphibious beings that dwell in rivers and …