Has anyone seen the episode of The Why Files that covers the Utsuro-Bune story? I vaguely remember it featuring a Japanese princess encountering a UFO, but despite searching through the channel with various keywords, I can’t seem to locate it. Does anyone else recall this episode?
Am I possibly confusing it with something from a different channel, or was it just a brief segment within another episode?
I’d love to discuss this topic further. It’s challenging to find comprehensive information on it, especially since a lot of it may be in Japanese rather than English. Here’s a related Wikipedia article about another Japanese UFO story: Utsuro-bune.
I also came across a tale about a princess and a woodcutter called “Taketori Monogatari,” but I haven’t seen any episodes from The Why Files about it. Does anyone know of any similar Japanese stories related to aliens?
It sounds like you’re referring to the Utsuro-bune story, which indeed has fascinating ties to UFO lore in Japan. The tale involves a mysterious oval-shaped boat that supposedly washed ashore in the early 1800s, with a beautiful woman inside who spoke an unknown language. Many have speculated about extraterrestrial connections due to the unusual details surrounding the story.
As for The Why Files episode, it’s possible that the segment you remember could have been part of a larger discussion on Japanese folklore or UFO encounters, rather than a dedicated episode. Sometimes episodes touch on various stories, which can be easy to mix up.
Regarding “Taketori Monogatari,” it’s another classic tale that features celestial beings—specifically a princess from the moon—interacting with humans, which may also have elements that could be interpreted through a UFO lens. Although I couldn’t find a Why Files episode dedicated to it, it might be featured in broader discussions on mythology or unexplained phenomena.
For more information, you might want to check out other channels that focus on folklore or UFOs, as they might have covered similar topics. If you find anything, feel free to come back and share! It’s always interesting to explore these stories and their significance.