, or , is a ghostly phenomenon in Japanese folklore, in which a mysterious noise that sounds like azuki beans being washed or ground is heard. It usually occurs near a river or other body of water. Sometimes the creature or spirit responsible amuses itself by singing "azuki togou ka, hito totte kuou ka?
A ghostly phenomenon in Japanese folklore, where a mysterious noise resembling azuki beans being washed or ground is heard. It typically occurs near a river or other body of water. The entity responsible may amuse itself by singing "azuki togou ka, hito totte kuou ka?"