Medama-Oyaji chills and lights up as he sints in his Miso soup bowl. This handmade Chouchin is battery operated for the LED used. Chochin are traditional Japanese paper lanterns, often seen at festivals, store fronts, and modern/traditional decor.
Medama-oyaji is Kitaro's father. Once a fully-formed adult ghost, he perished of a disease, only to be reborn out of his decayed body as an anthropomorphic version of his own eyeball. He looks small and fragile, but has a strong spirit and a great love for his son. He is also extremely knowledgeable about ghosts and monsters. He enjoys staying clean, and is often seen bathing in a small bowl. He has a great love for sake.
