The Utsuro-bune legend is a fascinating story from Japanese folklore, dating back to March 1803. According to the tale, fishermen in the Hitachi Province (now Ibaraki Prefecture) encountered a mysterious, circular vessel that washed ashore near Harayadori. This craft was described as resembling a small boat made of red-coated wood with metallic details and was approximately 11 feet wide and 18 feet high.
The villagers, curious about the strange object, inspected it and found an unusual woman inside. She had pale skin, red hair, and was dressed in exotic clothing. The woman carried a small box that she held tightly and spoke an unknown language that none of the villagers could understand. The interior of the craft also contained inscriptions or symbols that the locals could not identify.
After their brief interaction with the woman and the enigmatic vessel, the villagers decided to push the craft back into the sea, unsure of what to make of the encounter. This story has intrigued many over the years and has become a part of Japanese folklore, often cited as an early account of a potential extraterrestrial or unexplained event.
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