Iino Village, often called “Japan’s UFO hotspot,” is renowned for frequent UFO sightings and local enthusiasm for extraterrestrial mysteries since the 1970s. The area features the UFO Fureaikan museum dedicated to sightings, research, and even reported “UFO landing spots” on Mt. Senganmori nearby. Sightings are still reported in Japanese news and UFO databases, making it a pilgrimage site for both domestic and international enthusiasts.