Karakasa-obake (Japan)

The Karakasa-obake is a whimsical and mischievous ghostly creature from Japanese folklore. It takes the form of an old, one-legged umbrella with a single eye and a long, protruding tongue. Karakasa-obake are known for hopping and bouncing around, using their long tongue to lick people or objects. Despite their bizarre appearance, they are considered more playful than malevolent and are often featured in traditional Japanese artwork.

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