Japan needs a Bigfoot rumor

While we have our kappas, obake, and yurei of various stripes, we don't have a serious current Bigfoot critter (or do we and I don't know it?). I miss great stories like this. When you look at the photo, it has a purplish tint to the critter's fur. Is that just the lighting or is he (Bigfoot) on his way to a disco?

Once, Japan had the makings of a decent rumor but it seems to have gone away. Funny story at this site about a Hibagon, although I prefer the alliteration of a Hibagon from Lake Wobegone.