The newspaper Okinawa Times received multiple reports of the sighting. Experts say, " these lights are not considered to astronomical phenomena".
According to the witness, a plurality of light appeared in the sky near Naha Port of Naha Tondo town. The lights repeatedly move up and down and from left to right, changing the formation. About 15 minutes later, it was all gone.
Miyaji Takeshi director of Ishigaki Island Observatory added to the story, "About the same time, a meteorite entered the atmosphere at high speed. This meteor was visible from the ground, but I think even the lights were visible at the same time when the meteorite entered the atmosphere, they are not part of the meteorite and it is not a astronomical phenomenon."
Another witness, Mr. Aragaki from Urasoe Nishihara (45) said, "A bright light appeared, then the light changes in about 10 lights. These lights moved and changed their formation and it seemed like they made certain patterns. After a while they came together and disappeared.
According to the spokesman of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force, "We have no information and reports on these lights, it is a mystery. Besides, our Self-Defense Forces material didn't fly in that time as we finished all the training before 19:20 the same day." (Translated by Google Translate)