If you are in a Japanese garden, you may want to keep an eye out for a #yokai known as namekujira, which translates as slug-whale. These giant slugs can be as big as humans, if not bigger. They crawl around gardens leaving extensive trails of thick, silvery slime. #FolkloreSunday #SwampSunday 1/2

In #JapaneseFolklore, many rivers and ponds are believed to be inhabited by nushi, which are guardian spirits. They can be both benevolent and dangerous. There was one pond near the Asuwa River that was said to be home to a terrifying catfish nushi. Because of... #SwampSunday #FolkloreSunday 1/6

“We have a PT appointment in about 10 minutes? Well, sure - but how about if I lie down in this swamp first?”

In #JapaneseFolklore iwana bozu are char (a type of river fish) who grow to an enormous size and transform into #yokai. They are able to shapeshift into human form, dress in Buddhist priest's robes, walk and talk. Mostly they approach people who are fishing in rivers to ask them to stop. They also talk to them about avoiding needless killing and taking only what they need. They warn people against fishing methods that cause damage such as river poisoning using Japanese pepper.
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