In Kochi Prefecture, a kappa-like yokai called the Shibaten (shiba-tengu) is well known. It challenges people to sumo on night roads and gets angry when it loses; tales of the enko, which drags people into rivers, are also told.
Legend Site
Kochi Prefecture (The Kappa-Like Shibaten)
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| Encyclopedia | Kappa |
|---|---|
| Location | Kochi |
| Type of place | River |
| Map position | Approximate position (Prefecture), not the exact place |
A water yokai said to live in rivers and ponds, with a dish of water on top of its head. Alongside frightening tales, it is known for friendlier ones, such as its love of sumo wrestling and cucumbers.