Name Meaning
Kesaran-pasaran (ケサランパサラン) has no clear linguistic origin and is considered a whimsical or nonsense term, possibly from Tōhoku dialects.
Origin
- First popularized in Japanese urban legends and rural folklore, especially in northern Japan.
- Regarded as a lucky charm and a rare sighting among collectors of oddities.
Appearance
- Small, white, fluffy and floating—often compared to dandelion seeds or cotton balls.
- It is said to be so light it drifts with the wind.
Behavior & Myths
- Brings good luck and happiness to those who capture it.
- Must be kept in a box and fed with incense or face powder to survive.
- Extremely elusive and often disappears when touched or seen directly.
Symbolism
- Represents purity, innocence, and serendipity.
- May be a metaphor for fleeting fortune or intangible beauty.
