{"type":"documents","slug":"japanese-self-defense-force-ufo-protocols","title":"Japanese Self Defense Force UFO Protocols","url":"https://disclosdex.com/documents/japanese-self-defense-force-ufo-protocols","description":"In 2020 Japan issued guidelines for pilots to record and report unidentified aerial phenomena encounters","date":"2020-09-14T00:00:00.000Z","tags":["Guidelines"],"updated":"2025-06-13T13:26:43.000Z","disclosureRating":6,"connectionCount":0,"content":{"markdown":"## Reporting Procedures\n\nJapan's Defense Ministry ordered the Self Defense Forces to document unusual objects observed during missions.[^1][^2] Pilots must secure photographic evidence[^1][^2] and coordinate with civilian agencies to investigate any potential threats.\n\n\n[^1]: [UFO Response Policy - Taro Kono Official Website](https://www.taro.org/2020/09/%EF%BD%95%EF%BD%86%EF%BD%8F%E5%AF%BE%E5%87%A6%E6%96%B9%E9%87%9D.php)\n[^2]: [Japan defense chief instructs SDF what to do on UFO sightings - Kyodo News](https://english.kyodonews.net/articles/-/20055)","readingTime":"1 min read"},"relatedRecords":[],"citation":{"canonicalUrl":"https://disclosdex.com/documents/japanese-self-defense-force-ufo-protocols","title":"Japanese Self Defense Force UFO Protocols","publisher":"Disclosdex","retrievedFrom":"https://disclosdex.com/api/v1/documents/japanese-self-defense-force-ufo-protocols","license":"CC-BY-4.0"}}