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Isshii is the name of a lake monster said to be living in Kagoshima Prefecture's Lake Ikeda, the largest caldera lake in Kyushu..


Etymology

The name is formed in analogy with 'Nessie' (the Loch Ness Monster).


Description

The creature is similar in appearance to Kusshii, but larger.


Sightings

In 1961, a large-scale search was conducted for a US military jet believed to have crashed in the lake. Sonar equipment used in the search reportedly revealed a large rock-shaped object moving through the water below, and records indicate that divers on the lake floor were nearly attacked by a large, unidentified creature.

In September 1978, more than 20 people reportedly witnessed a giant creature moving at a blistering speed through the water. Widespread news coverage of the sighting brought a flood of tourists to the lake, and in December of the same year, a photograph was taken showing what some believe is the back of the creature poking through the water surface. Since 1990, a number of home videos have emerged showing mysterious activity just under the water surface, but none of the videos are widely seen as irrefutable proof of Isshii’s existence.


Theories

Some theories suggest Isshii could be an unidentified descendant of the plesiosaur, while others believe it to be some sort of giant eel. Other theories suggest the sightings can be explained as rogue waves generated by winds unique to the lake.


See also

  • Plesiosaur
  • Kusshii
  • Champ
  • Nessie
  • Ogopogo