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Kappa: Japan’s Most Famous Mythical Creature

If someone asked you, “Do you know what a goblin is?” you would probably answer “Of course” without a moment’s hesitation. Ask a Japanese person the same question about a kappa, and almost everyone will reply just as quickly: “Naturally.”

Crows Aren’t Real – Japan’s Spy Bird Urban Legend

It’s often said that humans instinctively associate the color black with ominous feelings. In extreme cases, people experience “melanophobia”—a fear so intense that merely seeing the color black can trigger panic attacks.

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