<p>The metal sphere that was discovered on a Japanese beach one day, raising concerns among locals has been identified and removed, local media reported.</p>

<p>Initially remarked by many as a "dragon ball" or "an object from outer space," the mysterious ball raised concerns among locals that it might pose a threat to the area or even explode. The police prohibited people from coming near the ball during the probe and put up a 200-metre perimeter around it, BBC reported.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The metal object was discovered on the shores of the Enshu beach in Hamamatsu City on Tuesday (Feb 21).</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/mysterious-object-found-on-japanese-beach-police-cordon-off-the-area-564455"><strong>Also read |Mysterious object found on Japanese beach, police cordon off the area</strong></a></p>

<p>A local told NHK news that he had no idea that everyone would be so much interested in the ball, which according to him had been lying there for a month.</p>

<p>Many questioned the Japanese officials for not explaining what exactly it was. Others have voiced their embarrassment over the whole incident.</p>

<p>Watch | Gravitas: Mysterious object washes up on Japanese beach</p>

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<p>A tweet read, "I can't believe officials from a country surrounded by ocean don't recognise a ball buoy."</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">I can't believe officials from a country surrounded by ocean don't recognize a ball buoy. 🤦‍♂️<br />
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They seemed rather intrigued by the mooring loop. 🧐</p>
— Efren Mendez, Jr. (@EfrenMendezJr) <a href="https://twitter.com/EfrenMendezJr/status/1628080802809675776?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 21, 2023</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">It's a steel mooring buoy. They are specially designed for the mooring of vessels in the most economical way while protecting shorelines, natural habitats &amp; other boats by giving those sailing or stationed an alternative anchoring point for all types of vessels. <a href="https://t.co/PBU4l1anvJ">pic.twitter.com/PBU4l1anvJ</a></p>
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<p>Another user tweeted, "OMG! It's a steel mooring buoy people. I'm embarrassed to be Japanese."</p>

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<p>An oceanographer expert told BBC that he knew what it was "instantly." He added that it was very recognisable as it is used for keeping the instruments floating in the ocean.</p>

<p>Security concerns rose a week later after Japanese officials discussed the ramifications of North Korea's missile test that landed in Japan's territorial water. Another issue addressed was China's spy balloons. The Japanese and Chinese officials held a security meeting in Tokyo, where Japan showed its concern over the surveillance balloons.</p>

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The metal sphere that was discovered on a Japanese beach one day, raising concerns among locals has been identified and removed, local media reported. Initially remarked by many as a "dragon ball" or "an object from outer space," the mysterious ball raised concerns among locals that it might pose a threat to the area or even explode.

The metal sphere that was discovered on a Japanese beach one day, raising concerns among locals has been identified and removed, local media reported. Initially remarked by many as a "dragon ball" or "an object from outer space," the mysterious ball raised concerns among locals that it might pose a threat to the area or even explode. The police prohibited people from coming near the ball during the probe and put up a 200-metre perimeter around it, BBC reported. The metal object was discovered on the shores of the Enshu beach in Hamamatsu City on Tuesday (Feb 21). Also read |Mysterious object found on Japanese beach, police cordon off the area A local told NHK news that he had no idea that everyone would be so much interested in the ball, which according to him had been lying there for a month. Many questioned the Japanese officials for not explaining what exactly it was. Others have voiced their embarrassment over the whole incident. Watch | Gravitas: Mysterious object washes up on Japanese beach A tweet read, "I can't believe officials from a country surrounded by ocean don't recognise a ball buoy." I can't believe officials from a country surrounded by ocean don't recognize a ball buoy. 🤦‍♂️ They seemed rather intrigued by the mooring loop. 🧐 — Efren Mendez, Jr. (@EfrenMendezJr) February 21, 2023 × It's a steel mooring buoy. They are specially designed for the mooring of vessels in the most economical way while protecting shorelines, natural habitats & other boats by giving those sailing or stationed an alternative anchoring point for all types of vessels. pic.twitter.com/PBU4l1anvJ — Jeremiah Garcia (@jeremiah_fsp) February 21, 2023 × Another user tweeted, "OMG! It's a steel mooring buoy people. I'm embarrassed to be Japanese." Old submarine mine. pic.twitter.com/mM85P8IcW8 — Urbitando (@urbitando) February 21, 2023 × An oceanographer expert told BBC that he knew what it was "instantly." He added that it was very recognisable as it is used for keeping the instruments floating in the ocean. Security concerns rose a week later after Japanese officials discussed the ramifications of North Korea's missile test that landed in Japan's territorial water. Another issue addressed was China's spy balloons. The Japanese and Chinese officials held a security meeting in Tokyo, where Japan showed its concern over the surveillance balloons. (with inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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