Sightseeing Japan

107. Kappa

Dec 5, 2022 · 1 hr 20 min · Episode 107 · 76.8 MBExplicit
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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 — Diet — Violence — Shirikodama

How to Defeat a Kappa

Public Perception

Are Kappa Real?

Folktales

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