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This section contains descriptions of unexplained facts provided by eyewitnesses or published in the media, as well as the results of their analysis by the group.

Kappa. Japan

ID	#1686775223
Added	Wed, 14/06/2023
Author	July N.
Sources	archives.go.jp
Phenomena	Kappa
Status	Fact

Initial data

Initial information from sources or from an eyewitness

Source date:

12.07.2003

Location:

Токио

замок Эдо

Japan

In the Kansei era (late 18th century), a kappa appeared on the edge of the moat in Ichibancho, not far from Edo Castle. (Old documents of the Ninagawa family)

Original news

寛政年間（18世紀の末）に江戸城の近く、一番町のお堀端にあらわれたカッパ。（蜷川家古文書）

Type:

Sketch

Phenomena:

Kappa

Source:

archives.go.jp

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