Supernatural Japan

FEED DROP: Somewhere in the Skies - UFOs in Ancient Japan

June 4, 2026·28 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Summary: Inspired by his travels across Japan, Ryan Sprague explores the country's fascinating history of UFOs, mysterious aerial phenomena, and supernatural legends. From ancient texts and sacred traditions to stories passed down through generations, Japan's rich folklore is filled with accounts of strange objects in the sky and unexplained encounters. At the heart of this episode is the famous Utsuro Bune legend, in which fishermen discover a bizarre vessel adrift at sea carrying a mysterious humanoid unlike anyone they had ever seen. Often considered Japan's earliest UFO story, it is just one of many intriguing cases Ryan examines as he uncovers the enduring mysteries, folklore, and possible UFO encounters woven throughout Japan's history. Somewhere in the Skies is available on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. To learn more, visit: www.somewhereintheskies.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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