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Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
Jun 12, 2018
Japan launches H-IIA rocket carrying intelligence-gathering satellite
The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency on Tuesday launched an H-IIA rocket carrying a radar-type intelligence-gathering government satellite from the Tanegashima Space Center in Kagoshima Prefecture.
Japan Times
LIFE / Language / NEWS IN NIHONGO
Jun 11, 2018
Japanese astronaut Kanai in rehabilitation in Houston
Astronaut Norishige Kanai, 41, has returned to Earth after finishing his stay on the International Space Station.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
May 31, 2018
Japan launches entrepreneurial matching platform to boost space startups
In a bid to boost investment in domestic space startups, the government launched on Thursday an online platform to help connect investors with entrepreneurs seeking funds to put unique ideas into action.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies / IDEAS IN ACTION
May 29, 2018
Infostellar aims to knit together a global network of satellite antenna stations
Ever since broadband internet access prevailed throughout the world, constant connectivity has been vital to every part of people's lives.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 27, 2018
Alan Bean, moon-walker turned painter, dies at 86
American astronaut Alan Bean, who walked on the moon in 1969 during the Apollo 12 mission and commanded a crew on the Skylab space station in 1973 before giving up his career to become a full-time painter, died in Houston on Saturday, officials said.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Science & Health
May 17, 2018
China launches first privately designed rocket
China launched its first privately developed rocket on Thursday, the latest milestone in its ambitious space exploration program.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
May 15, 2018
Europa's plumes make Jupiter moon a prime candidate for life
A new look at old data is giving scientists a fresh reason to view Europa, a moon of Jupiter, as a leading candidate in the search for life beyond Earth, with evidence of water plumes shooting into space.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
May 12, 2018
SpaceX launches new rocket designed for future crewed missions
An updated version of the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, tailored for eventual crewed missions for NASA, made its debut launch on Friday from Florida's Cape Canaveral carrying a communications satellite for Bangladesh.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Apr 26, 2018
Colossal cosmic collision alters understanding of early universe
Astronomers have detected the early stages of a colossal cosmic collision, observing a pile-up of 14 galaxies 90 percent of the way across the observable universe in a discovery that upends assumptions about the early history of the cosmos.
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 14, 2018
The mutant astronaut and the 'space gene' that wasn't
A viral story about twin astronauts shows what happens when science writing goes awry.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Apr 12, 2018
Environmentalists plan to launch a methane-sensing satellite
Fifty years ago, a NASA astronaut snapped a photograph from lunar orbit showing Earth rising above the moon, and it helped inspire an environmental movement.
Japan Times
LIFE / Language / NEWS IN NIHONGO
Apr 9, 2018
New signs installed in Nara on how to feed deer
Signs recently rolled out in Nara feature instructions in English, Chinese and Japanese on how to feed the deer without getting bitten.
EDITORIALS
Apr 6, 2018
A fiery end to China's first space station
The fiery return of China's Tiangong-1 space station is an important reminder of the need for an international regime to deal with space debris.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Science & Health
Apr 1, 2018
China says Tiangong 1 space station to re-enter Earth's atmosphere on Monday
China's Tiangong 1 spacecraft will re-enter the Earth's atmosphere at some point on Monday, China's space agency said in a statement.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Mar 29, 2018
NASA's TESS probe to resume search for planets orbiting stars beyond our solar system
The search for worlds circling stars far beyond our solar system will resume in the coming weeks with NASA's launch of a spacecraft scientists hope will enlarge the known catalog of so-called exoplanets believed capable of supporting life.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
Mar 2, 2018
Japan's space agency taps astronaut Akihiko Hoshide for International Space Station command
Astronaut Akihiko Hoshide will be onboard the International Space Station for about six months from around May 2020 and serve as its commander during the latter part of his stay, Japan's space agency said Friday.
JAPAN / Politics
Mar 1, 2018
Abe may chat with astronauts who are aboard ISS during planned visit to Russia
Japanese and Russian leaders may have a chance to chat with astronauts from their countries on the International Space Station when Prime Minister Shinzo Abe travels to Russia in May, the head of Russia's space corporation said Wednesday.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
Feb 28, 2018
Japanese researchers create most detailed map of universe's dark-matter distribution
A team of researchers said Tuesday that it has created a more comprehensive map showing the universe's dark matter distribution by using a camera on Japan's Subaru Telescope in Hawaii.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 27, 2018
Japan launches H-IIA rocket carrying reconnaissance satellite
An H-IIA rocket carrying a government intelligence-gathering satellite was launched Tuesday from the Tanegashima Space Center in Kagoshima Prefecture.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Feb 23, 2018
The machines are taking over space exploration
Even the hardiest astronaut can't compete with robot labor, but there's a silver lining.
Cutting ties with JCP not easy for CDP despite Renho's defeat
When Renho (center) announced her candidacy for the Tokyo gubernatorial election on May 27, the head of the Japanese Communist Party's secretariat, Akira Koike (far left), was also in attendance.
Japan soccer player Sano arrested for alleged sexual assault
Professional soccer player Kaishu Sano has been arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting a woman in her 30s at a Tokyo hotel.
Taro Kono says central bank needs to raise rates to lift yen
Taro Kono, Japan's digital transformation minister, speaks during an interview in Tokyo on Wednesday.
Trump says Taiwan should pay for defense, sending TSMC stock down
Shares in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., the world's largest contract chipmaker and a major Apple and Nvidia supplier, closed 2.4% lower on Wednesday.
'Super spicy' potato chips land Japan students in hospital
High school students were taken to hospital in Tokyo on Tuesday after eating "super spicy" potato chips.
After Tokyo Olympic disappointment, Nadeshiko Japan look for redemption
Japan's Hikaru Kitagawa dribbles past a defender during an Olympic qualifying match against North Korea at National Stadium in Tokyo in February.
The neurological disorder that 'kills culture'
Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.
How to beat Japan’s summer heat in ways better for the planet
Tenugui towels hang up to dry at a dyeing company in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on May 8. The durable and versatile tenugui, which many people have in their homes, can be used in many ways to cool one’s body.
After Trump shooting, U.S. presidential race might take a violent turn
United States Secret Service Counter Snipers stand guard on a rooftop during a campaign rally for U.S. President Donald Trump in Avoca, Pennsylvania, in 2020.
No AC this summer? No problem (for me).
Think air conditioning is a requirement for a Tokyo summer? Think again.

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Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.
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