UFO Criticism by JN from Japan - 2004 10 - vol 4 no 2

Magazine Overview

Title: The UFO Criticism by J.N. from Japan
Issue: Vol.4 No.2
Date: October 2004
Publisher: J.N. from Japan
Country: Japan
Language: English

Vehicles of “Dogu”

This article explores various theories connecting ancient Japanese "Dogu" artifacts, particularly the "Shakoki Dogu" (clay doll wearing snow goggles), to extraterrestrial or advanced technological concepts. The Shakoki Dogu, dating back to prehistoric Japan, was interpreted by 1960s theorists as a representation of a space suit. Newer theories are also presented.

Mr. Kiyoshi Amamiya suggests that a Dogu found in Hokkaido, with eddy patterns on its chest and abdomen, resembles Okikurmi, a great god of the Ainu people of Hokkaido. Okikurmi is associated with golden belts, and the Shakoki Dogu's body also features eddy patterns. The author notes that the Dogu's body might consist of two parts, mirroring Okikurmi's two belts, which could strengthen the space suit theory if linked to Ainu myths about "shinta," a flying vehicle of heavenly beings.

Mr. Osamu Sato proposes that football-shaped clay products left by Shakoki Dogu makers, often regarded as diving beetles by archaeologists, could actually be spaceships. He also introduces a rare tortoise-shaped Dogu from Aomori Prefecture, which lacks arms and legs, suggesting it represents an astronaut in a spaceship.

The article further speculates that ancient people might have related UFO-shaped creatures like tortoises and diving beetles to UFOs, and that water creatures could be linked to the sky god. The eddy patterns on the Shakoki Dogu could represent water streams or clouds, suggesting it might be an image of a water or sky god.

The author emphasizes that to communicate with ancient people, one must use their understanding and language.

References and Citations

The article includes numerous references to other publications, websites, and individuals, providing context and supporting the presented theories. These include:

• Mr. Vaughn M. Greene's theories on ET Reality News.
• Mr. Kiyoshi Amamiya's privately published "UFOLOGY Shiryo" and "UFO RESEARCHER Tokubetsu-go."
• "Saishin Jomon-gaku no Sekai" edited by Mr. Tatsuo Kobayashi, detailing a Dogu found in Miyagi Prefecture.
• Mr. Itsuhiko Kubodera's "Ainu no Bungaku."
• Mr. Shigeru Kayano's "Ainu no Mingu."
• The Japanese UFO group CBA's interpretation of Okikurmi as a spaceman and "shinta" as a flying saucer.
• "UFO Sokuho" and "Sukai Pipuru," magazines published by SPA.
• Mr. Sakon So's "Jomon Monogatari."
• A mention of the Kappa, a Japanese folklore monster, having resemblance to the Shakoki Dogu.

My First Sighting: 1964

This section recounts the author's personal experience of seeing a UFO at the age of twelve on December 2, 1964, at 18:00 in Tamagawa-naka-machi, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo. While walking with his brother, Shoji, he heard a sound like a propeller and then saw a shining elliptical object moving slowly and silently, with a yellow light. Initially thinking it was a UFO, he dismissed it as an airplane due to a visible fin. The object eventually disappeared as if sucked in. The author reflects that this experience served as an example for his future theory that UFOs provide simple evidence even amidst confusing appearances.

This sighting occurred a few months after receiving a reply from CBA (Cosmic Brotherhood Association), a Japanese UFO group.

On "Kappa"

The article discusses treatises by foreign UFO researchers linking the Kappa, a Japanese folklore monster, to a flying shell. The Kappa is described as having a beak, carapace, and webbed hands and feet, with a round, hollow plate on its head that requires water to maintain its power. Mr. Komatsu Kitamura theorized that the Kappa's features might represent elements of alien visitors, such as a breathing device (beak) and an antenna (plate and radiating hairs).

While most legends describe the Kappa as a water god, some regions have legends of flying Kappa migrating to mountains. The author notes a resemblance between some Shakoki Dogu and Kappa, particularly those with a hole on top of their heads. He also mentions "Kappa-shaped" Dogu with flat tops, some of which have hollows, and a particularly unusual Dogu found in Chiba Prefecture with a saw-like top marked with a big circle.

Aerial Object Sightings and Phenomena

This section presents several recent reports and personal accounts of aerial objects and unexplained phenomena:

• Mr. Satoshi Kori's Photos: Mr. Kori, living in Nerima-ku, Tokyo, shares photos and videos of aerial objects on his website. One photo from April 17, 2004, reminded the author of an object seen in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, on December 5, 1993. Both objects, at times, took the shape of a rubber balloon. Another object videoed by Mr. Kiyoshi Amamiya in Tenri City, Nara Prefecture, on May 5, 1991, also resembled a rubber balloon.
• Author's Shibuya Sighting (1993): The author describes seeing a small object floating above the Tokyu Department Store in Shibuya at about 21:50 on December 5, 1993. The object moved irregularly, stopped briefly, and at times appeared as a rubber balloon or a diamond, seeming red. It disappeared behind buildings.
• Kiyoshi Amamiya's Wife's X-ray: Mr. Kiyoshi Amamiya's wife, Ms. Yuki Amamiya, had an X-ray taken for backache, which showed a strange metallic object in the picture. The object's shape was described as artificial but not identifiable as scissors or a scalpel.
• Circular Burn on Rice Field (Kochi Prefecture): On July 15, 2004, the Kochi Sinbun reported a circular burn, about eleven meters in diameter, on a rice field in Nareai, Nankoku City. This occurred after a violent thunderbolt and was noticed on July 12. The burned rice plants were reportedly standing.
• Similar Phenomenon (Hiroshima Prefecture): In July 2000, a similar event occurred in Mitsugi Town, Hiroshima Prefecture, where a yellowish green rice field turned deep green within a circle of about five meters in diameter after violent thunderstorms. The late Mr. Takao Ikeda of MUFON provided a photocopy of this report.
• "UFO Public Hall" (Fukushima Prefecture): On August 18, 2004, a TV program featured the "UFO Public Hall" in lino Town, Fukushima Prefecture, which had also been shown on another popular TV program in June.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently explores the intersection of ancient artifacts, folklore, and modern UFO phenomena. The editorial stance appears to favor unconventional interpretations of historical evidence, particularly suggesting possible extraterrestrial influences on ancient cultures and artifacts like the Dogu. There is a strong emphasis on presenting various theories, even speculative ones, and encouraging readers to consider alternative explanations for unexplained phenomena. The inclusion of personal sightings and reports of recent events reinforces the magazine's focus on UFOs and related mysteries within Japan.