This week, trace the journey of Japan’s “Moon Sniper” mission, spot a rare Malayan tiger, uncover a 29 million-year-old fossil nest, and more.
Japan became 5th country to reach the moon after spacecraft landed on lunar surface
TOKYO — Japan became the fifth country in history to reach the moon when one of its spacecrafts without astronauts successfully made a soft landing on the lunar surface early Saturday.
Japan becomes the fifth country to land a spacecraft on the moon
As Japan’s space agency prepares for its first moon landing early Saturday, it’s aiming to hit a very small target.
Japan announces successful SLIM lunar landing, fifth country to reach moon’s surface
Japan staked its claim as a national space power on Friday, as its SLIM spacecraft successfully landed on the lunar surface. The country’s SLIM lander launched in September and touched down on the lunar surface around 10:20 a.m. ET, according to telemetry readings by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, or JAXA.
Japan Airlines appoints ex-flight attendant as first female president
Japan Airlines has named a woman as its next president for the first time, a rare appointment for a major Japanese firm – and global airline. Mitsuko Tottori joined the flag carrier as a flight attendant in 1985,
Azumi Setoda review: A lovingly restored family home in Japan’s best hidden gem
The restored ryokan once belonged to the Horiuchi family, influential salt barons who hired Japan’s finest craftsmen to build their home. Over 100 years later, the property’s original features shine …
Solar panels on Japan’s SLIM lunar lander fail to create electricity as needed
Japan’s space agency successfully touched down a spacecraft on the moon Friday morning, becoming the fifth country to land on the lunar surface.
North Korea conducts test of underwater nuclear weapons system, state media reports
North Korea has conducted a test of its underwater nuclear weapons system in a protest against the joint military drills by South Korea, the U.S. and Japan.
North Korea conducts test of underwater nuclear weapons system, state media reports
North Korea has conducted a test of its underwater nuclear weapons system in a protest against the joint military drills by South Korea, the U.S. and Japan.
North Korea claims to test underwater nuclear-capable drone after US, South Korea and Japan show off naval might
North Korea claimed Friday it had successfully tested an underwater nuclear weapons system earlier this week in response to naval drills conducted by the United States, South Korea and Japan.