Identifying the UFO Phenomenon: A Special Live Discussion Between the US and Japan

On May 21, 2025, at 7:00 PM, Dwango Co., Ltd. will present a live broadcast of the original program "US-Japan UAP Grand Debate: Will President Trump Disclose the Secrets of UFOs?" on Nico Nico News and other platforms. This special event aims to explore the current trends and truths surrounding UFOs, particularly in the context of the ongoing discussions in both the United States and Japan.

In the United States, significant developments have unfolded since a congressional hearing two years ago, where former military personnel testified about the recoveries of "crashed UFOs" and "non-human remains." These revelations ignited intense debates about the authenticity of such claims. Now, with initiatives underway to declassify government documents related to Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP) under President Trump's signature, interest in this topic is at an all-time high.

On the Japanese side, a super-partisan group of lawmakers, informally known as the "UFO Parliamentary Federation," led by former Defense Minister Yasuhide Nakayama, is set to submit a proposal on May 16. This proposal requests the establishment of a specialized agency in Japan dedicated to investigating UFO sightings and UAP.

The upcoming program will feature a panel of knowledgeable guests, including former House of Representatives member and the first secretary of the UFO Parliamentary Federation, Yoshiharu Asakawa, philosopher Ryo Kikuchi, and political journalist Isao Nana, all guided by moderator Yukiko Sumi, a renowned author. Together, they will help illuminate the complexities of the UAP debate and provide actionable insights for viewers.

Additionally, the program will conduct real-time interviews with three prominent figures in the field based in the United States: Christopher Mellon, former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense and a key figure in UAP information disclosure; Eric Burlison, a congressman and leading member of the federal declassification task force; and investigative journalist Ross Couthart of NewsNation.

As the mystery unfolds, viewers will learn whether President Trump is poised to reveal the secrets surrounding UFOs and what underlies these phenomena. By connecting the studio in Japan with experts in the United States, this program aims to tackle the enigmas and truths tied to UAP comprehensively.

Program Overview

- Title: US-Japan UAP Grand Debate: Will President Trump Disclose the Secrets of UFOs?
- Date: May 21, 2025, Wednesday, 7:00 PM to approximately 11:00 PM
- Hosts: Nico Nico
- Guests (in no particular order):

- Online (USA):
- Christopher Mellon (Former U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense)
- Eric Burlison (U.S. Congressman)
- Ross Couthart (Investigative Journalist)
- Studio (Japan):
- Yoshiharu Asakawa (Former House of Representatives member, first secretary of the UFO Parliamentary Federation)
- Isao Nana (Political journalist, producer for Dwango)
- Ryo Kikuchi (Philosopher)
- Interpreter: Yukiko Sumi (Author, Editor)

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