Water-Pokémon have origins across the globe, from various Pokémon based on yokai to being inspired by more western mythology.

This episode features the aquatic Namikozo, which warns locals in the area of the Enshu-nada Sea of coming changes in the weather by beating its drum to give waves a distinct, rumbling tone.

The number of tourists has nearly tripled since the town first built a “kappa” (aquatic imp ... specifically to visit the roughly 20 yokai sculptures that can be found lounging on public ...