Japan’s government has signaled no plans for broad declassification of its own UAP files in 2026, citing national security risks to intelligence sources and methods. Following the U.S. Department of War’s May 2026 release of Pentagon records—including 2024 sightings near Japanese airspace—Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara confirmed ongoing analysis and coordination with Washington but stated that any Japanese disclosures would occur only on a case-by-case basis after weighing exposure concerns. This measured approach, consistent with Japan’s historical restraint on the topic and absence of new legislative or executive mandates, underpins traders’ strong consensus against a major release this year.