Kochi

关于此都道府县

Kochi is known for the Okuri-okami (escort wolf), a supernatural guardian said to follow solitary travelers through the dense forests, ensuring they reach safety. River legends tell of the Shibaten, a Kappa-like creature that challenges people to sumo contests and drags them into the water, but also displays a code of honor. These tales reflect Kochi's abundant natural landscape, where the sea, rivers, and mountains meet. Yokai here are portrayed as both protectors and tricksters, embodying the duality of nature itself. Kochi's folklore encourages respect for the wild and gratitude for the unseen forces that may guide or test travelers.