Lake Ikeda, the largest lake in Kyushu. A group sighting of Issie was reported in 1978, and a statue of Issie stands on the lakeshore.
Sighting & Incident Site
Lake Ikeda
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| Encyclopedia | Issie |
|---|---|
| Location | Kagoshima Ibusuki |
| Type of place | Pond or lake |
| Map position | Approximately the actual place |
A giant aquatic cryptid said to live in Lake Ikeda, Kagoshima Prefecture. It became famous after a group sighting in 1978. The leading theory is that it is a giant mottled eel. We explain the sightings and the theories about its identity.