#259 [Pilgrimage] Our Village Loves Space! [East(?) Japan Edition]

There was a passionate spot using UFOs to energize the town.

In Hakusan City, Ishikawa Prefecture, the town-revitalization project themed around UFOs is surprisingly authentic. The museum reportedly displays genuine artifacts, such as NASA's Apollo spacecraft and a Russian spacecraft that returned to Earth. Combined with the legend of the mysterious flying object "Sohachibon" found in Edo-period documents, it is introduced as a place where you can feel a truly genuine love for space.

Towns where the history of rocket development lives on are also impressive.

Kokubunji City, Tokyo, is a place that could be called the dawn of Japan's space development. There is a monument at the former site where Pencil Rocket experiments were once conducted, and it is said that a time capsule to be opened in 100 years is buried there. The fact that preparations are underway for its opening in 2055 makes one reflect on the passage of time.

The experience at a certain location was unforgettable.

The Tsuki no Sabaku Memorial Museum in Onjuku Town, Chiba Prefecture, was also highlighted as a must-visit spot. In regions equipped with environments accessible to space, such as dark sky preserves, it seems that a love for "Sora" is nurtured throughout the entire town. In the main episode, we delve deeper into a specific event discussed at this location, so please be sure to listen to the rest of the show.