Kussie

Kussie (クッシー, Kusshī) is a Japanese lake monster (a cryptid) said to be living in Hokkaidō's Lake Kussharo on the northern island of Hokkaido. The name "Kussie" is seemingly inspired by "Nessie," the nickname for the Loch Ness Monster in Scotland.[1]

Kussie
Statue of Kussie on the shore of Lake Kussharo
GroupingLegendary creature
Sub groupingLake monster
CountryJapan
RegionLake Kussharo, Tsubetsu, Hokkaidō
DetailsFound in water
Lake Kussharo from Tsubetsu Mountain pass

Lake Kussharo, where Kussie is said to live, is situated within Akan National Park in eastern Hokkaido. The lake is a caldera lake, meaning it was formed in the crater of a volcano long ago. This lake is notable for its connection to Ainu culture, as its name derives from the Ainu word "Kuccharo," which translates to "The place where a lake becomes a river and the river flows out."

A statue of Kussie on the shore of Lake Kussharo signifies the folklore's prominence in the local culture. Similar to other lake monster tales around the world, stories about Kussie contribute to the local folklore and attract curiosity and tourism to the area.

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References
  1. G. Bober. "Tangorin.com Japanese Dictionary". Tangorin.com. Retrieved April 10, 2010.


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