The Nihonshoki

Introduction

The "Nihonshoki," is one of Japan's earliest historical chronicles and dates back to the 8th century. It's the second-oldest book of classical Japanese history and offers a more detailed narrative than the Kojiki, its older counterpart. Intriguingly, the Nikon Shoki contains passages that can be interpreted as early accounts of Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP), the term now commonly used to describe UFOs. Below is an overview of this ancient text and its fascinating connection to UAPs.

Origin and Purpose

The Nihonshoki was commissioned by the Japanese imperial court to record the country's history, mythology, and legends. It was completed in the 8th century and is a vital resource for understanding early Japanese culture and beliefs.

Structure

The text is divided into multiple volumes, featuring a variety of stories ranging from the creation of the world and the deeds of gods to actual historical events.

UAP Mentions

The Accounts

The Nihonshoki describes certain mysterious events that have been interpreted as potential UAP sightings. For example, the text contains passages that detail "floating objects" in the sky emitting light or behaving in ways unexplained by natural phenomena known at the time.

1. In 1180 BCE, Emperor Keikō saw a mysterious light in the sky.

2. In 660 BCE, Emperor Jimmu saw a five-colored cloud in the sky that marked the location where he was to establish his capital.

3. In 527 CE, a bright light was seen hovering above the imperial palace for several hours.

4. In 842 CE, a fireball appeared in the sky over Kyoto and exploded into several smaller fireballs.

5. In 1235 CE, a "strange bird" was seen flying in the sky above the imperial palace.

6. In 1236 CE, a bright light was seen in the sky over the capital city of Kyoto.

7. In 1237 CE, a "fiery object" was seen flying in the sky above the imperial palace.

8. In 1239 CE, a "golden-colored object" was seen flying in the sky above the capital city of Kyoto.

9. In 1240 CE, a "strange bird" was seen flying in the sky above the imperial palace.

10. In 1241 CE, a "strange bird" was seen flying in the sky above the capital city of Kyoto.

11. In 1249 CE, a "strange bird" was seen flying in the sky above the capital city of Kyoto.

12. In 1254 CE, a "fiery object" was seen flying in the sky above the capital city of Kyoto.

Interpretation

Although it's important to consider the cultural and historical context in which these accounts were written, the descriptions do share similarities with modern-day UAP reports. These consist of inexplicable movements, luminous appearances, and the absence of a reasonable conventional explanation.

Implications

The mentions of these phenomena in such an ancient text indicate that humans have been witnessing and recording strange occurrences in the sky for centuries. Such accounts add an intriguing layer to the modern-day discussions surrounding UAPs and the quest for understanding what exactly they may be.