UFO Criticism by JN from Japan - 2012 08 - vol 12 no 1

Magazine Overview

Title: UFO Criticism by J.N. from Japan
Issue: 21st Issue, Vol.12 No.1
Date: August 2012
Publisher: Junji Numakawa
Country: Japan
Language: English (with Japanese original content translated)

This issue delves into the intersection of UFO phenomena and radiation, exploring scientific findings, government responses, and the publication of relevant literature in Japan.

Radiation and UFOs

The lead article, "Radiation and UFOs," examines historical accounts and contemporary concerns. It references Captain Edward J. Ruppelt's "The Report on Unidentified Flying Objects" (1956), which noted cases of increased radiological dosage associated with UFO appearances. The author posits that UFOs might aim to prevent nuclear war, yet these cases seem contradictory. One specific instance cited involved radiation levels reaching "about 100 times" the natural level.

The article contrasts this with the Japanese government's actions following the Fukushima incident, where residents were evacuated from certain areas due to the possibility of cumulative radiological dosage per year running up to about 13 times the natural level. This is further contextualized by a 1998 European experiment where human cells repaired damage from radiation 100,000 times higher than natural levels. The author suggests that life on Earth evolved when radiation levels were much higher and that individual cell reactions might differ from those of a whole body.

The piece critiques the reliance on "statistical figures" by both optimists and pessimists in the field. It argues that in Japan, where scientists are often viewed as mere politicians, the idea that any low-level radiation harms the human body can be dispelled by the simple fact that human bodies themselves emit radiation. The core message is that "UFOLOGY has to distinguish radiation from nuclear weapons," a distinction that the behavior of UFOs has necessitated since the early days of the flying saucer era.

Notes on Radiation Standards

The article provides three critical notes regarding radiation standards and research:

• Note #1: Discusses the Japanese government's use of the International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP) standard of 20 millisieverts per year for evacuation. It criticizes this standard as potentially arbitrary, noting that ICRP standards vary and can be up to 1,000 times higher depending on circumstances, serving bureaucratic convenience rather than practical guidance.
• Note #2: Critiques Dr. Sadao Hattori's book "A Lie: 'Radiation is Brutal'" (2011). It highlights that 10 millisieverts per hour (equivalent to 20 millisieverts per year) is 160,000 times higher than Tokyo's levels post-Fukushima. The note emphasizes that natural radiation levels vary significantly and that the concept of cumulative dosage might be irrelevant if cells possess strong recuperative powers.
• Note #3: References Mr. Hironobu Nakamura's book "Low Level Radiation is not Dangerous" (2011). Nakamura, a former ICRP member, regards this aspect as important. While recent Chernobyl mice were healthy, migratory swallows showed disorders. The book defines "low level" radiation as 100 millisieverts per year.

UFOs and Nukes for Japanese

This section announces the publication of a Japanese version of Mr. Robert Hastings' book "UFOs and Nukes" (2008). The Japanese edition, titled "UFO to Kaku-heiki," was published by Kanken-shuppan-sha in November 2011. The original 602-page book was condensed to 301 pages by Kiyoshi Amamiya, with translations and contributions from UFO researchers Hiro Hirano, Yasuo Kuwabara, and Susumu Yamakawa, along with the publisher, Junji Numakawa.

The publication was facilitated by Tokuo Moriwaki, head of UFO Toh (UFO Party). According to Mr. Amamiya, only 800 copies were printed, with Amamiya and Moriwaki purchasing 250 copies each, leaving 300 for the market. This limited distribution is presented as indicative of the "social standing of UFOs in Japan."

Despite this, the article notes that public belief in UFOs is not lacking, citing the 2007 event where Japanese politicians openly acknowledged the existence of UFOs in the National Diet. However, it points out a "lack of serious interest" and that a book by retired Lieutenant General Mamoru Sato on UFO encounters in the Japanese air force did not create a sensation, despite large print runs.

As of August 2012, the book "UFOs and Nukes" is available through online shops like Amazon. Mr. Amamiya has presented the book to the Mayor of Hiroshima City, the Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum, and other institutions.

Future Publication

The magazine "UFO Criticism" will be published on the Internet starting from the next issue.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the potential connection between UFO phenomena and nuclear radiation, the critical examination of scientific and governmental standards related to radiation exposure, and the state of UFO research and literature within Japan. The editorial stance appears to be one of critical inquiry, questioning established norms and encouraging a more nuanced understanding of both radiation risks and UFO phenomena, advocating for a clear distinction between radiation from nuclear weapons and potential UFO-related radiation.