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The Hibagon or Hinagon is the Japanese equivalent of the Bigfoot or Yeti. It is a mountain-dweller, and smaller than most of the cryptic ape varieties, standing at about five feet tall, but with large feet. [1]


Sightings

The first known Hibagon sighting occurred on July 20, 1970 in the area around Mt. Hiba near the border with Tottori prefecture. Three days after the initial sighting, the furry ape-like creature was seen again walking through a rice paddy in the nearby rural town of Saijo. A total of 12 sightings were reported that year, and mysterious footprints were found in the snow that December.

Numerous Hibagon sightings were reported in areas surrounding Mt. Hiba in the summers between 1971 and 1973, as increased human activity during the hunting season forced the creature down from the mountain. On August 15, 1974, the Hibagon was photographed as it hid behind a persimmon tree. Unusual footprints measuring 20 centimeters (9 in) long were found nearby. After this photo was taken, the Hibagon went back into hiding, only to be seen two more times — once in 1980 and again in 1982 — before disappearing forever.


Art/Fiction

This creature was featured in a 2005 movie, "Dear Hinagon", directed by Takayoshi Watanabe.


Source

Part of this article consists of modified text from Wikipedia, and the article is therefore licensed under GFDL.