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Listen "107. Kappa"
Episode Synopsis
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:HistoryWhat Do Kappa Look Like?What Do Kappa Do?: Hobbies — Diet — Violence — ShirikodamaHow to Defeat a KappaPublic PerceptionAre Kappa Real?FolktalesWhere to Find Kappa in Japan: Kaiyodo Kappa Museum (Shimanto, Kochi Prefecture) — Sogenji Temple (Asakusa, Tokyo) — Kappabuchi Pool (Tono, Iwate Prefecture)
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