UFO Criticism by JN from Japan - 2009 08 - vol 9 no 2

Magazine Overview

Title: UFO Criticism by J.N. from Japan
Issue: Vol.9 No.2
Date: August 2009
Publisher: Junji Numakawa
Country: Japan

This issue of "UFO Criticism by J.N. from Japan" covers the 4th Sky People Report Meeting held in Tokyo on June 28, 2009, along with other UFO-related news and discussions.

The 4th Sky People Report Meeting

The meeting, held at the Shinjuku Sumitomo Building, was substantial despite some attendees being unable to make it. Mr. Kenju Terauchi, known for his 1939 JAL sighting over Alaska, was introduced by Mr. Kiyoshi Amamiya, the main organizer. Terauchi shared his surprise not at the UFO itself, but at how human beings treated him like a lunatic. He referred to the Taiwan Strait as a "mecca for UFOs" and announced plans to report his untold story.

Mr. Ryuji Yamane, a member of the Democratic Party, was unable to attend due to official duties. The meeting, which ran from approximately 9:20 to 19:50, began with Mr. Amamiya introducing recent domestic and foreign topics, including mysterious tadpole falls in Japan, Brazilian UFO reports from the 1970s, and a theory by Chinese researcher Mr. Do Chun Jun suggesting space people installed software into early human brains.

Mr. Amamiya also replayed a videotape from the previous meeting. The author (born 1952) gave a 30-minute lecture on the "Lubbock Lights" photos from 1951. Mr. Toshlo Kamata spoke about the 1960 Chile tsunami, noting that old records mention a UFO saving a Japanese town from a tsunami in 1707. His wife, Ms. Harumi Kamata, had previously reported hearing a mysterious flying sound.

Mr. Osamu Sato, president of the Sky People Association, presented many UFO photos, some of which he admitted were potentially forged. He has reached a stage where he accepts clouds as UFOs if circumstances suggest it, indicating a subjective approach.

Mr. Akira Baba, a documentary-maker, discussed his rejected proposal to NHK for a UFO program. He recounted seeing a flat, triangular UFO composed of four triangles in Kawasaki City nine years prior and expressed hope that NHK would accept Mr. Amamiya.

Other Presentations and Topics

Ms. Harumi Kamata discussed subjects including two fireballs seen during a thunderstorm, which she believes were not ball lightning due to their interaction with telegraph poles. She also consulted with juvenile-literature writer Ms. Miyoko Matsutani regarding fireballs seen in Hiroshima in 1945, which eyewitnesses described as spirits of dead persons.

Mr. Hirokazu Fujihira, a cartoonist, presented his findings on the alleged 1803 drifting of a foreign woman on a UFO-shaped boat to Ibaraki Prefecture. He pointed out resemblances between this story and a local legend about "Konjiki-hime" (Princess Golden-color) of India, who brought silk-making methods and also drifted ashore by boat.

Mr. Keigo Sasaki, author of "A Guide to Cosmic Archaeology," discussed the "Oyu Kanjo-resseki" stone circles in Akita. He proposed that these circles, along with a nearby triangular mountain called "Kuromanta," might have been related to UFOs and electromagnetic wave frequencies.

Mr. Osamu Sato lectured again, focusing on space people and UFOs in ancient rock art from various parts of the world, suggesting a common space culture contact. He also discussed UFOs in the ancient Middle and Near East, framing his research as a "journey" to understand a "forgotten mission" from space people.

Mr. Kenju Terauchi gave a brief speech, and group photos were taken. Mr. Kiyoshi Amamiya concluded with a lecture on the relationship between UFOs and nuclear energy, noting UFOs' strong interest in it. He also discussed a 1952 US proposal to use atomic bombs in the French Indochina War and its potential connection to incidents in Washington D.C.

Videos were shown, including aerial objects captured by Ms. Shoko Takeuchi and ancient figures resembling UFOs, as well as contemporary crop formations.

Tadpoles Fall

The issue reports on the sensation caused by falls of tadpoles in Japan in June 2009, primarily in Ishikawa Prefecture. Events in Nanao City and Hakusan City are detailed, with tadpoles found on parking lots and near roads. While tornadoes were ruled out, small whirlwinds are considered a possibility. Other hypotheses include birds vomiting tadpoles or the objects being dropped from unmanned balloons. The condition of the tadpoles (not crushed) suggests a gentle fall.

Other Phenomena and Notes

Mr. Akio Tanaka of CBA proposed a theory that the sky has a mechanism to copy living things, potentially explaining phenomena like the fall of quails mentioned in the Bible. An ancient Egyptian papyrus describing fish falling after "fire circles" in the sky is also mentioned.

A mysterious light was observed by fishing boats and a patrol boat off the coast of Noto Peninsula on June 28, 2009. The soundless object moved with a shining light and was not detected by radar.

The "NOTES" section provides references for the news stories cited in the article, primarily from Japanese newspapers and news services.

Mr. Kazuo Shimizu Passes Away

The issue notes the passing of Mr. Kazuo Shimizu, an executive of the Nihon Uchu Gensho Kenkyu-kai. Shimizu, who wrote books like "UFO no Uso" and "The Mystery of UFOs and Aliens," was initially interested in the "Psychic Projection Theory" but became a leading skeptic in Japan. His death is lamented as a loss to the field of UFOlogy.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently explores UFO phenomena, historical accounts, and skeptical viewpoints. It highlights meetings and discussions within the Japanese UFO community, while also critically examining claims and presenting alternative explanations. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry, acknowledging both believers and skeptics within the field, and documenting various UFO-related events and theories.