Big Book of Mythology (Yokai Edition)

Azuki Arai

Translation: The bean washer

Other names: Azuki togi

Type: Unknown

Origin place: Japan

Habitat: Remote forests (found all over Japan)

Diet: Unknown

Danger zone: White (No threat)

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About Azuki Arai:
Azuki Arai is a ghostly phenomenon in Japanese folklore encountered in mountainous regions all across Japan. It has many nicknames, though the common name is Azuki Togi.

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Appearance:
Few actual sightings has been recorded, but it is said to be a short and squat with big, round eyes and overall resembling a Buddhist prist. It appears full of mirth with a silly grin and huge hands with three fingers on each.

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Behavior/Interaction:
Azuki Arai are mostly heard than seen. Their mainly washing red Azuki beans by the Riverside and singing a song with the sound of the beans in the basket. People who hear it ends up slipping and falling into the river, scaring it away. Azuki Arai are very shy and will do anything to not be seen by anyone, but if you spot one, it'll bring you good luck.

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Abilities:
(None in particular)

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Target(s):
It doesn't really attack anyone; it hides from people.

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Escape plan:
If they bring good luck, why escape it?

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Origin story:
There is no known information about this creature.

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NOPE Rating:
1/5