Kaijin (folklore)
The Kaijin (海人, literally meaning "Sea Man") is an alleged sea monster in Japan. It is mentioned in the books of the Edo period.
Overview
According to a Japanese Materia medica, he was almost close to a man, in addition to chin hair and eyebrows, between the fingers and limbs is a description of some skin. He ate food and drank but never spoke.[1][2]
According to Nagasaki's records, in addition to these features, there was probably a Hakama and a flap of skin around the waist, and could live for only a few days on the ground, after coming up from the sea.[1] One theory suggests that it was a Sea lion or seal.[1]
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