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May 2021

39m 54s

Kappa

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About this episode

Lurking in the rivers of Japan is the kappa, a turtle-monkey hybrid who’s quite curious about human ways. The kappa’s favorite food is cucumbers, so you’d better have some on hand. Otherwise, it will want to indulge in its other favorite: human blood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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