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Kussie

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Painted illustration: humped creature in a caldera lake in Hokkaido
AI rendition based on witness descriptions, not an actual photo.

A lake monster of Lake Kussharo, Hokkaido.

Folklore Verdict: We treat Kussie as folklore: the record is stories and local reports, with no specimen or verified photo.

Region
Asia · Japan
First reports
Named after Nessie

Key sightings

Best evidence

Stories and tradition only; no physical evidence.

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