Hibagon
Also known as: Hinagon
A foul-smelling ape-man stalking the misty slopes of Mount Hiba in rural Japan.
1970
Mount Hiba, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan
Approximately 1.5 meters tall
Reclusive, occasionally aggressive
No recent sightings
The Lore
The hibagon is a Japanese cryptid described as a dark-haired, gorilla-like humanoid spotted near Mount Hiba in Hiroshima Prefecture. Reports peaked in the early 1970s, with witnesses describing a creature about 1.5 meters tall, covered in dark brown or black hair, with a flat nose and glaring eyes. Several witnesses reported an intense, unpleasant smell. The sightings caused local panic and attracted national media. No conclusive evidence has ever been recovered, and reports have largely faded.
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