The town dubbed 'home of aliens'
Lino-machi, a small town in Japan's Date District in Fukushima, has earned the moniker 'home of aliens' due to an astounding number of UFO sightings reported this year.
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With nearly 500 UFO discoveries in the past 12 months alone, the town's UFO laboratory has been buzzing with activity.
According to report, the Lino-machi town was reportly UFO sight the first time in 1970.
However, it wasn't until 1992, when a regional development project led to the construction of the UFO Furenai Kan, that the town began to develop around the theme of UFOs.
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Lino-mach town had 5,000 resident, embracing the extraordinary from UFO.
Home to fewer than 5,000 residents, Lino-machi is a treasure trove of space-related artifacts, ranging from fragments of crashed spaceships to statues of aliens.
The town's sparse population and minimal light pollution make it an attractive destination for extraterrestrial visitors, according to local beliefs.
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The residents of Lino-machi have embraced their reputation as a hotspot for extraterrestrial activity. Monuments honoring their alien visitors dot the town, and a viewing tower provides a perfect vantage point for sky watching.
Additionally, Lino-machi has utilized the extraordinary phenomenon of UFO sightings to develop its tourism industry.
Capitalizing on the numerous reports of UFO sightings, Lino-machi has developed a thriving tourism industry.
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The town boasts a museum, the UFO Furenai Kan, which houses a collection of classified CIA documents and research related to UFOs.
The majority of the reported sightings originate from the nearby Senganmori mountain. This has led many curious tourists to venture there in hopes of witnessing these phenomena firsthand.
Additionally, Lino-machi town has a history of mysterious
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According to Toshio Kanno, the director of the UFO Furenai Kan, the Fukushima area has a long history of strange occurrences.
He explains, "Senganmori has been surrounded by myths and legends since ancient times, owing to its strong magnetic field."
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In the UFO village, tourists can explore a range of UFO-related products, including souvenirs and gourmet foods.