In a sense, the city of Ishikari represents the idealized, natural version of Hokkaido for many Japanese. Some residents say massive wind turbines will destroy that image.
Japan’s space agency braces for ‘20 minutes of terror’ with moon landing attempt
As the first US lunar lander mission in decades ends without reaching its target, a spacecraft that Japan launched is drawing closer to the moon and preparing for a historic landing attempt.
Vietnam – RoK’s hottest business-class travel destination
Vietnam is the destination with the highest number of business class bookings, followed by Thailand and Japan, according to data from Gmarket’s analysis of 2023 airline ticket sales in the Republic of …
North Korea says it tested underwater nuclear attack drone in response to rivals’ naval drills
North Korea says it had tested a purported underwater nuclear attack drone in response to a combined naval exercise between South Korea and the United States and Japan this week, as it continues to bl …
North Korea says it tested underwater nuclear attack drone in response to rivals’ naval drills
North Korea says it had tested a purported underwater nuclear attack drone in response to a combined naval exercise between South Korea and the United States and Japan this week, as it continues to bl …
The fate of Japan’s ‘Moon Sniper’ mission remains unclear after landing due to power issue
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,