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Pantheon: Japanese
Classification: Yokai
Translation: Named for the mountain on which it was spotted
Alternate Names: Yamagon
Habitat: Mountains in the Chūgoku Region of West Japan

Key Points
- A slightly smaller bigfoot-like creature
Brief Bio
The Hibagon is a Japanese cryptid, similar to Bigfoot or Yeti, said to inhabit the Mount Hiba area in Japan. It is described as an ape-like creature, covered in dark hair, with a foul odor, and known for its reclusive nature. The Hibagon gained popularity in the 1970s, with numerous sightings and reports, though sightings have become less frequent in recent years.
Hibagon ヒバゴン

JAPANESE MYTHOLOGY
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