Mummified remains (pictured) purporting to be from the Kappa - a scaly green water demon said to be around the same size as a child - are going on show in Japan. THE FOLKLORE OF KAPPA.

* Japanese name: Kappa * Scientific name:Suijin kappensis * Description: Some sources claim that kappa are primates, but in fact they are the only known examples of an order of primitive mammals ...

According to Japanese folklore, the Kappa is a monstrous creature that inhabits lakes and rivers. Occasionally, though, the demon will leave its watery lair and challenge humans to single combat.

My little water demon - In case you don't know what a kappa is (and we certainly didn't until we first heard of this game), ... First Impressions: Kappa Michi. My little water demon.

The Kappa is one of Japan’s most infamous mythical creatures—both mischievous and terrifying. Known for its love of cucumbers, strange habits, and eerie powers, this water demon has haunted ...

Just as British children have been brought up with scary stories about the Loch Ness Monster, Japanese people know all about the Kappa - a slippery water demon from ancient folklore. The pond and ...