If you can't wait for Pokémon, you should totally play Yo-kai Watch - The Verge
Daily Myth-Japanese: Kappa | EspressoComSaudade
Lombre (Pokémon) - Bulbapedia, the community-driven Pokémon encyclopedia
Dr. Lava on Twitter: "Lombre Origins: Lombre draws inspiration from Kappa, yokai demons from Japanese folklore. The water dish on their heads are Kappas' source of power -- if the water spills
Japan inspired Pokemon Starter "reboots" on Behance
Tofu Cute Blog - Japanese Youkai and Where to Find Them! by Devon
Dr Lava - Lombre the sombrero-wearing Kappa. To see more Pokemon history, check out my YouTube channel, also called Dr Lava's Lost Pokemon. The link is in my bio. . . #lostpokemon #
Because Rise is based on Japanese folklore, these monsters share common inspiration with the following pokemon (no spoilers) : r/MonsterHunter
Pokemon Based On Yokai | Japan Avenue
Capsakid (Pokémon) - Bulbapedia, the community-driven Pokémon encyclopedia