A shrine dedicated to the Kappa
12 Types of Kappa
More Kappa on the Kappapedia
Smart Phones Create Stupid Posture (Image from the video Taiji and Health - Jianhui LAI)
The Green-Haired Mary River Turtle that breathes through its genitals is endangered
Shigeru Mizuki (水木 しげる) (1922 - 2015) was a true giant in his field and made enormously important contribution to the (none) human story.
Kunio Yanagita (柳田 國男) (1875 - 1962) was a Japanese scholar and considered the father of Japanese native folkloristics, or minzokugaku.
Minakata Kumagusu (1867 - 1941) was a Japanese author, biologist, naturalist and ethnologist.
The English Essays of Minakata Kumagusu – Centering on his Contributions to “Nature”
Kui is a polysemous figure in ancient Chinese mythology. Classic texts use this name for the legendary musician Kui who invented music and dancing; for the one-legged mountain demon or rain-god Kui variously said to resemble a Chinese dragon, a drum, or a monkey with a human face; and for the Kuiniu wild yak or buffalo.
In Taiwan, glove puppetry has been a main form of entertainment for centuries. The puppets combine popular characters and age-old folk-art. They dance on the gloved fingers of artisans, retelling traditional stories through expression, dance and music. The traditional puppets are divided into three categories: sheng (male character), dang (female character) and jing (painted face). The sac-bodies, carved and painted wooden heads and elaborate attires make them true works of art. Hand-puppet operas have evolved into film production, with an annual value of over NT$40mln. The movies are exported to Japan and the US, fact which contributes to the puppets' popularity.
As Above, So Below
Dragon lines