Episode
Ancient Aliens: Secrets of Japan
Overview
Japan is a land rich with ancient mysteries, and recently, it has also become known as a UFO hotspot. Could it be, as Ancient Astronaut Theorists suggest, that this island nation has a long history of extraterrestrial activity?
Details
- Series
- Ancient Aliens
- Season
- Season 21
- Episode
- Episode 17
- Air date
- 2025-11-06
- Runtime
- 60 min
Episode context
Secrets of Japan is Episode 17 in Season 21 of Ancient Aliens. It aired on 2025-11-06. The runtime is 60 min.
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