Shimanto-chō, Japan
Kaiyodo Kappa Museum
A whimsical museum dedicated to the mischievous kappa, a mythical cucumber-loving water sprite.
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Shimanto-chō, Japan
A whimsical museum dedicated to the mischievous kappa, a mythical cucumber-loving water sprite.
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