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Koromodako

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Painted illustration: small octopus swelling into a huge cloak over a boat, ukiyo-e
AI rendition based on witness descriptions, not an actual photo.

A 'clothing octopus' yōkai said to swell and envelop boats.

Folklore Verdict: We treat Koromodako as folklore: the record is stories and local reports, with no specimen or verified photo.

Region
Oceans · Japan
First reports
Japanese folklore

Key sightings

Best evidence

Stories and tradition only; no physical evidence.

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