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Hibagon

Last reviewed Oct 25, 2026 Next review Nov 9, 2026

Painted illustration: hairy ape figure in Hiroshima mountain forest — AI rendition based on witness descriptions, not an actual photo.

Japan's answer to Bigfoot, reported around Mount Hiba in Hiroshima Prefecture.

Open Verdict: Hibagon remains unconfirmed: the record is reports, with no specimen or verifiable photo.

Region: Asia · Japan
First reports: 1970s

Key sightings

Sightings since the 1970s.

Best evidence

Sightings only.

Sources

Wikipedia: Hibagon ↗