UFO Information Disclosure in the US: Japan's Response and Insights from Experts

On March 6, 2026, at 9:30 PM, Dwango Corporation will host a special live program titled "Trump Finally Discloses UFO Information: How Will Japan's UFO Parliamentary Group React?" via their news portal site, Niconico News. This program will be live-streamed on both Niconico Live and the official YouTube channel of Niconico News, as well as through their official X (formerly Twitter) account.

The conversation regarding the disclosure of information related to extraterrestrial life and Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP), commonly referred to as UFOs, is gaining notable momentum in the United States. In a twist of events, former President Donald Trump has expressed a desire for governmental agencies to release related documentation. In parallel, former President Barack Obama's bold claim asserting that aliens exist has further ignited debates surrounding classified information. This landscape of UFO discourse emerges against a backdrop of increasing international tensions, particularly with military actions being contemplated by the US concerning Iran. Amidst this volatile atmosphere, many are left wondering just how far the disclosure of UFO information will advance.

In response to this climate, the dispatched program will welcome prominent figures such as Yoshiharu Asakawa, the first secretary of the bipartisan UFO Parliamentary Group, along with Ryo Kikuchi, a philosopher and board member of the Institute for the Study of Unidentified and Abnormal Phenomena. Together, they will delve into the anticipated content and timing of the information disclosures emerging from the US. Furthermore, the experts will reflect on the implications such disclosures might have on Japan. Their expertise is set to provide insightful perspectives amidst these unfolding events.

Additionally, the program will feature pre-recorded segments from Yasuhisa Hamada, former Minister of Defense and current President of the UFO Parliamentary Group, and Takeshi Endo, a special advisor to the Prime Minister and vice-chairman of the UFO Parliamentary Group. Their contributions aim to paint a comprehensive picture of the current status and views of Japan's UFO Parliamentary Group within this context.

Program Overview

- Program Name: Trump Finally Discloses UFO Information: How Will Japan's UFO Parliamentary Group React?
- Date and Time: March 6, 2026, from 9:30 PM to 11:00 PM (tentative)
- Program URLs:

- Niconico Live
- YouTube
- X

Guests

- Studio Guests:

- Yoshiharu Asakawa (former member of the House of Representatives, first secretary of the UFO Parliamentary Group, representative director of the Institute for the Study of Unidentified and Abnormal Phenomena)
- Ryo Kikuchi (philosopher, interpreter, board member of the Institute for the Study of Unidentified and Abnormal Phenomena)
- Isao Nanao (political journalist, political producer at Dwango)

- VTR Guests:

- Yasuhisa Hamada (former Minister of Defense, President of the UFO Parliamentary Group)
- Takeshi Endo (special advisor to the Prime Minister, vice-chairman of the UFO Parliamentary Group)

This special event promises to reflect the anxieties and curiosity of both the American and Japanese public regarding UFO information, positioning Japan's political actors amidst an increasingly complex intercontinental discussion.