The name of Zashiki Warashi is derived from the name of the tatami floor of 'Zashiki' and 'Warashi' (another term for 'boy') which entirely means 'Child in the room'.
His form resembles a small child and is practically a jin home. The appearance of Zashiki Warashi is like a child about 5 or 6 years old. Cropped and red-faced. Just like any kid in general, basically Zashiki Warashi is a youkai who likes to play. He likes to run around, play things, sound instruments, and so on.
Zashiki Warashi is not an aggressive yokai. In terms of physical and behavior, just like ordinary human child and harmless. According to Japanese society, the arrival of Zashiki Warashi is a sign that the family is prosperous prosperous family. Its presence seems to have an implied message that this yokai also needs the affection, attention, and respect of anyone who is willing to be his 'foster parent'.
If Zashiki Warashi is allowed to ride, he will emit an aura of luck that doubles as evidence of repayment. But if Zashiki Warashi leaves the house let alone in a less fun way as expelled, then all family members will get into trouble. Starting from bankruptcy, natural disasters, and other problems that come barrage.
At night, Zashiki Warashi often do ignorant by pulling the pillow that is being used by people who are sleeping. In addition, they also like to put a cold palm to the face of the person or even on top of the sleeper. Anyone who can see Zashiki Warashi, youkai is often smiling and goes running away like a child playing hide and seek. Zashiki Warashi also likes to make noise, biting the sleeping nose of a sleeping person, transforming himself into a horrific faceless jin measuring 40 cm.
It's hard for an ordinary person to find out whether his home is Zashiki Warashi or not. Sometimes, Zashiki Warashi can be seen by a child who is still very innocent. It is said that for those who want to come face-to-face with Zashiki Warashi, must first visit a room in Ryokufuso hotel inside Kindai-Ichi Onsen area located in Ninohe, Iwate which according to urban legend is mentioned as the original residence of Zashiki Warashi. According to rumors, at midnight the male Zashiki Warashi figures will appear in a double-decked room of this inn. For those who can see it, will have good luck.
Although it sounds mystical, in fact the hotel is always crowded even full booked from afar. This inn has been burned caused by a mysterious little red berkimono kid who was playing the fire at the temple behind the inn. Only temples and signage of the inn that survived the fire lalapan. Ryokufuso was then rebuilt into a more modern hotel. In addition, there is also a special temple Zashiki Warashi located at the foot of Mount Hayachine, named Hayachine Temple. Inside this temple, there are many Zashiki Warashi dolls in various models brought by people who come and are looking for blessings and happiness.
