In #JapaneseFolklore a hihi is a type of #yokai resembling a huge monkey with long black hair, a wide mouth and large lips. It is known to prey on humans and will run off laughing (hi-hi-hi) with its catch. The way to escape is to make it laugh, as when it does, its huge lips...
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