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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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Most people think they are priests and don't consider the possibility of them being yokai until after they've left.
#JapaneseArt #ukiyoe #folklore
1. Matthew Meyer
2. From Gegege no Kitaro, Shigeru Mizuki
3. 'Char Fishing'- Kasamatsu Shiro, 1956
4. Shota Kotake on DeviantArt
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@curiousordinary Lol. Looks like some of my late bald-headed dour uncles.
@curiousordinary they should turn up in Taiji and see if they can convert them from evil killers into decent human beings
@curiousordinary That was the coolest thing I've read all week! Thank you so much for posting this!
@DoomsdaysCW It's my pleasure. 
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Demonstrates the flexibility of yokai. Matt's looks like an otter. #2. Look like Deep Ones, #4 looks like a snake 
