The word for baboon in Japanese is Hihi (ヒヒ) and a Cape Baboon is chakuma hihi (チャクマヒヒ). Find the translations for other species below.
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| Romanji | Kanji | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Baboon ヒヒ | Hihi | 狒々 | |
| Chacma (Cape) baboon チャクマヒヒ | Chakuma hihi | None | |
| Gelada baboon ゲラダヒヒ | Gerada hihi | None | |
| Anubis baboon アヌビスヒヒ | Anubisu hihi | None | |
| Hamadryas baboon ハマドリアヒヒ | Hamadoria hihi | None |
Interesting facts about baboons in Japan
There are no native baboon species found in Japan and the only ones you will find are in zoos. The closest thing the Japanese have is the famous Japanese macaque – also known as Snow Monkeys. They are found in the Hokkaido Prefecture where they like to soak in onsens during the snowy winter months. The best place to see them is at the Jigokudani Monkey Park in Nagano, Hokkaido.