![It is said that the Japanese giant salamander is the inspiration behind the mythological creature known as the kappa, an imp or a demon that live in the rivers of Japan. : It is said that the Japanese giant salamander is the inspiration behind the mythological creature known as the kappa, an imp or a demon that live in the rivers of Japan. :](https://external-preview.redd.it/Ek843nKsvsOml3b_AUSZndVTtAusS3-z7Awap69a12A.png?format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ef0f64064a0e7a919a20539e9e6cf18c89619020)
It is said that the Japanese giant salamander is the inspiration behind the mythological creature known as the kappa, an imp or a demon that live in the rivers of Japan. :
![Are these the bones of a water demon? 'Remains' of mythological Kappa to go on show in Japan | Daily Mail Online Are these the bones of a water demon? 'Remains' of mythological Kappa to go on show in Japan | Daily Mail Online](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2014/05/30/article-2644036-1E53F56300000578-658_634x286.jpg)
Are these the bones of a water demon? 'Remains' of mythological Kappa to go on show in Japan | Daily Mail Online
![Japanese giant salamander videos, photos and facts - Andrias japonicus | ARKive | オオサンショウウオ, 両生類, 爬虫類 Japanese giant salamander videos, photos and facts - Andrias japonicus | ARKive | オオサンショウウオ, 両生類, 爬虫類](https://i.pinimg.com/736x/7f/ca/d0/7fcad0b77a5110a998c1e94fa825e4a1.jpg)
Japanese giant salamander videos, photos and facts - Andrias japonicus | ARKive | オオサンショウウオ, 両生類, 爬虫類
![GOOD CHOICE TOKYO on X: "The world's third largest salamander is endemic to Japan! The Japanese giant salamander grows up to 5 feet long and lives up to 80 years! In the past, the salamander was mistaken for the yokai (supernatural monster) kappa ... GOOD CHOICE TOKYO on X: "The world's third largest salamander is endemic to Japan! The Japanese giant salamander grows up to 5 feet long and lives up to 80 years! In the past, the salamander was mistaken for the yokai (supernatural monster) kappa ...](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ErGPJfwVEAEZb7o.jpg)