Giant Salamander Emerges from River in Japan. In Kyoto Japan, bystanders were surprised by the appearance of a giant creature. This strange animal was discovered on a footpath along the Kamo River where it must have come from. It is a Japanese Giant Salamander and is considerably rare to witness, especially since they make their home underwater and are only active at night. Check out the video to find out more about this slimy amphibian and why it may have turned up here. Japanese Giant Salamander Footage © 優 O goo.gl/b60SQn Other Footage: 1. Kamo River Footage © yosukeim goo.gl/lg0U8e 2. Kamo River Footpath w/Bikers © nutty1270 goo.gl/Dg1pVZ 3. Kamo River Cycling (1st person) © B4kingPowder goo.gl/aCm9BW Photos: 1. Japanese River: Mark Donoher 2. Japanese Giant Salamander: Antti T. Nissinen 3. Urban Canal Japan: Urawa 4. Salamander Against Concrete: Sumio Okada 5. Salamander in Dark Burrow: MarianneKyoto 6. Police with Salamander: SASSA1002 Music: Intro: Brett Donnelly - Action Sting goo.gl/v7gaV Soundtrack: HANSEMANN - übersteuerungs song goo.gl/UfX8Fm