Kappa is one of the most famous in the specter of Japan.
Physique of kappa is small, it's like a child.
But Kappa's power is stronger than adults.
Kappa like the Sumo, they often join the children to do sumo.
Symbol of the Kappa is, a dish that got on the head.
This dish is always wet.
This dish is dry, then Kappa lose power.
If this dish is broken, Kappa will die.
Kappa is carrying a shell like a turtle in the back,their hands with webbed.
Favorite food of Kappa is cucumber.
For this reason, sushi wrapped cucumber is called "Kappa Roll".
Kappa live in the water, such as rivers and marshes mainly.
They can swim very well.
The legend of the Kappa is in all over Japan.
Among them,Kitano Tenmangu Shrine in Fukuoka prefecture has a mummy, which is said to be a hand of Kappa.
Legend of the Kappa will continue to attract people.
(The most of Kappa's Mummy is fake that was made in the Edo period.But there may also be genuine.Mummy of Kitano Tenmangu Shrine may genuine...)
Kappa has become the saying goes.
「河童の川流れ」Kappa no kawanagare.
This mean is,the best swimmers are oftenest drowned.
Anyone can make a mistake.
By the way,raincoat called kappa in Japanese.
This is derived from Portuguese,it has nothing to do with Kappa specter.
Now,in Janapan,Kappa is like the mascot lovable.
If you go Tono region of Iwate famous Kappa legend,terrible and cute Kappas will be greet you.
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