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Japan: A 'kawataro' water imp. From the Kaikidan Ekotoba Monster Scroll, mid-19th century. The kawataro is a variety of kappa or water imp which likes to eat people and to practice sumo.
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Utagawa Kunisada: The fisherman Urashima Taro looking down at a kappa - Legion of Honor - Ukiyo-e Search
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