SHIZUOKA – Yakitori has become the first canned meat product certified by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), meaning astronauts will be able to enjoy grilled chicken during missions on the International Space Station.
“We hope they will enjoy (canned yakitori) during their recreation in zero-gravity space,” said an official of Hotei Foods Corp.
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