It is said to appear in footpaths between rice fields, floating about one meter above the ground, disappearing when humans get close to it.多田克己 『幻想世界の住人たち IV 日本編』〈Truth in fantasy〉 新紀元社、1990年、232-233頁。。 In the Tokushima Prefecture in Shikoku, witnesses are said to have observed several tens of paper lantern fires appearing at once and lining up like light bulbs.水木しげる 『妖鬼化 4 中国・四国編』 Softgarage、2004年、106頁。。 Its name comes from how it is presumed to be some kind of monster lighting up paper lanterns; it is also said to be the work of kitsune.
