UFO Criticism by JN from Japan - 2005 04 - vol 5 no 1

Magazine Overview

Title: The UFO Criticism by J.N. from Japan
Issue: Vol.5 No.1
Date: April 2005
Publisher: Junji Numakawa
Country: Japan

"Fatima" Shows Their Policy

This article explores the author's interpretation of the Fatima miracle as a demonstration of the 'space people's' policy. The author, while not Catholic, believes Sister Lucia of Fatima lives with the Virgin Mary. The core argument is that 'space people' do not prioritize science, as evidenced by the 'dancing sun' event on October 13, 1917, which is interpreted as representing the geocentric system. The author cites Ann Druffel's account of a 'buzzing of a bee' sound, linking the bee to the Virgin Mary. The Fatima Lady's request for the children to devote themselves to her desire is seen as an excuse for 'space people' to secretly help humanity, but in a way that does not foster dependence.

The author posits that ideal 'space people' would not establish diplomatic relations because they could fulfill all human dreams, leading to dependence. Therefore, they offer only incomprehensible contacts when necessary for assistance. The article critiques the idea that UFOs are liars, stating that if they are, then all UFO hypotheses lose their basis. John A. Keel's optimistic view in 'UFOs: Operation Trojan Horse' is contrasted with the author's more cautious approach, as previously outlined in his 1981 booklet 'Enban-gaku (Saucerlogy)'.

Supporting Evidence and Interpretations

• #1 Logical Conclusion: If UFOs are not considered liars, the author's interpretation of the Fatima event as a logical conclusion holds. However, if UFOs are liars, the entire UFO hypothesis is undermined.
• #2 The Dancing Sun Photo: A photo published in the Vatican newspaper 'L'Osservatore Romano' in 1951 is discussed. It allegedly shows a small black, round object within a large light. Mr. Kiyoshi Amamiya notes that the monochrome photo changes from deep red to black. However, Avro Manhattan doubted the photo, stating that apart from the photographer, no one else noticed the sun falling to the horizon on October 13, 1917. The author acknowledges not knowing the accuracy of this claim and notes the photo doesn't clarify the object's distance from the horizon.
• #3 The Third Secret of Fatima: The 'third secret' of Fatima, rumored to be a prophecy of great destruction, is mentioned. The author had previously suggested in a newsletter for Japanese UFOlogists that the first secret ('an unattractive story' about Hell) and the third secret might be similarly unappealing to non-Catholics.
• #4 Self-Sacrifice: The author highlights that 'ideal space people' must sacrifice themselves for humanity, implying a selfless motive behind their actions.

A Video Has Puzzled Us

This section reports on a UFO sighting documented by a video taken on October 23, 2004, in Tenri City, Nara Prefecture, Japan. The incident was covered by the daily sports paper 'Tokyo Supotsu' on March 15, 2005.

The Incident Details

Mr. Kiyoshi Amamiya, a prominent Japanese UFOlogist, captured footage using a digital video camera (Canon FV1) with a telephoto lens. At 17:24, while filming a Japan Airlines Boeing 777-300 flying at an altitude of approximately 2000 meters, a small, reddish bright light appeared. Approximately 30 seconds later, at 17:25, the light appeared to pass by or touch the left wing of the passenger plane. Mr. Amamiya tracked the light and zoomed in.

Object Characteristics and Interpretation

The author notes that the altitude and movements of the object are unknown, and the lack of a tripod makes it difficult to distinguish actual movements from apparent ones. The object reportedly changed its appearance multiple times: first as two joined round lights leaning left, then as a single round light, and finally as two joined round lights leaning right. The object was described as very bright, though the photos might not convey this. Dark structures seen in the object might be false images caused by bright lights, a phenomenon common in video images (an example from 1991 involving Venus is cited).

About three minutes after tracking began, the object was lost, possibly because the camera's autofocus struggled. Mr. Amamiya kept the object in view through the finder but did not see it with the naked eye. The author's hypothesis is that if an object exhibits characteristics solely attributable to earthling-made objects, it is not a UFO. However, he remains undecided about this particular video.

Sources and Further Information

The sources for this report include the video itself, 'Amamiya UFO Kenkyu-shitsu Tsushin' (News from Amamiya UFO Study Office) No.18 (November 2004), corrections of time and altitude by Mr. Amamiya (2005), a letter from Mr. Amamiya dated March 6, 2005, and 'Tokyo Supotsu'.

Political Interest in UFOs

This section briefly touches upon a parliamentary inquiry regarding UFOs. Mr. Ryuji Yamane, a member of the House of Councilors (Democratic Party), questioned Mr. Taro Aso, the Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications (Liberal Democratic Party), on March 10, 2005. Mr. Yamane asserted that UFOs are a subject of defense. Mr. Aso responded that while his mother had reported seeing a UFO, he personally had not. He expressed an affirmative view on the existence of "beings like us" and stated that the possibility of them surveying Earth could not be denied. However, he added that he had not heard of the Defense Agency having personnel with such imaginative thoughts about UFOs. This event, despite its significance, did not make news.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently explores UFO phenomena from a critical yet open-minded perspective, often linking sightings and events to broader philosophical or speculative concepts about 'space people' and their potential motives. The editorial stance appears to favor rational analysis and questioning conventional interpretations, while acknowledging the possibility of unknown phenomena and intelligences. There is a recurring theme of questioning the nature of communication and interaction between humans and potential extraterrestrial or non-human entities, emphasizing the potential for misunderstanding and the importance of avoiding dependence.