It's kind of a love-hate relationship. They can be trouble when they're feeling mischievous, but if they're happy they'll help you out. The Japanese will leave

It's kind of a love-hate relationship. They can be trouble when they're feeling mischievous, but if they're happy they'll help you out. The Japanese will leave gifts at Kappa shrines, just in case. The best gift is cucumber, which the Kappa can't resist. Don't go swimming in Japan after eating cucumber, because they will drown you when they smell it on you.