Hibagon
Field Report
The Hibagon is often described as Japan’s answer to Bigfoot, a bipedal, hairy creature seen mostly in the forests around Mount Hiba in Hiroshima Prefecture. Witnesses since the 1970s report a figure smaller than the classic Sasquatch—around five feet tall—with dark bristling fur and glaring eyes. Unlike Western Bigfoot lore, the Hibagon is often depicted as more bestial and agitated, sometimes growling or flailing branches when spotted. Explanations range from escaped primates to simple hoaxes or misidentifications of bears seen upright. Still, local fascination endures, with the Hibagon appearing in regional mascots, festivals, and tourism campaigns. It stands as a uniquely Japanese spin on the universal wild-man archetype, blending the mystery of the untamed forest with a distinctly local character.
Classification
Type:Hominid
Location:Japan, Hiroshima Prefecture, Mt. Hiba
Traits:Stocky, dark-furred, wide nose, small ears, cautious steps
Threat Assessment
Danger Level: 5.6
First Reported: 1970s
Sightings: 7
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Behavioral Patterns
It shuffles through snowy forests, brushing branches aside with heavy arms. If encountered, it emits a low grunt and retreats deeper into the trees.
Folklore & Origins
Japanese villagers around Mt. Hiba see this ape-man as a mountain spirit displeased by modern intrusion.
Media Documentation
Reported by Japanese local papers in the 1970s during a brief wave of sightings. Now occasionally revisited by cryptid TV specials. Largely ignored by major Japanese scientific outlets.
Hoax Analysis
Hibagon has generated some skepticism due to ambiguous eyewitness accounts, but no outright hoaxes have been confirmed despite occasional hoax accusations.