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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.
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 / 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
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.
EDITORIALS
Feb 11, 2018
Elon Musk 'boldly goes ...'
Falcon Heavy's success is a milestone in a new space race, one that is fundamentally different from that of the Cold War.
WORLD / Science & Health
Feb 11, 2018
Second asteroid in a week passes close to Earth
A recently discovered asteroid zipped within 39,000 miles (64,000 km) of Earth on Friday, the second space rock to pass within the orbit of the moon during the week, according to NASA scientists.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Feb 9, 2018
SpaceX launch opens new frontier in space commerce
For the first time ever, the world's most powerful rocket was designed and built by a private corporation.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Feb 6, 2018
New SpaceX jumbo rocket set for debut test launch in company milestone
A new SpaceX jumbo rocket in line to become the world's most powerful launch vehicle in operation was set for its highly anticipated debut test flight on Tuesday from Florida, carrying a Tesla Roadster as a mock payload.
JAPAN / Science & Health
Jan 31, 2018
Rare 'lunar trifecta' battles cloud cover to make appearance in night skies over Japan
Many of the nation's stargazers were treated to a celestial show Wednesday night with the appearance of a "super blue blood moon," a phenomenon caused by the rare confluence of three lunar events.
LIFE / Language / NEWS IN NIHONGO
Jan 29, 2018
On Jan. 31, the moon will disappear into the Earth's shadow in a total lunar eclipse that will be visible all over Japan.
On the night of Jan. 31 the moon will disappear completely into the Earth's shadow in a total lunar eclipse that will be visible all over Japan.
A prophesied disaster (likely) won’t strike Japan this weekend
A viral manga prediction of a July 5 disaster has gripped Japan with anxiety and triggered an economic impact, but experts warn that while such dates are unreliable, the threat of a massive earthquake remains real. 
Magnitude 5.5 earthquake jars Tokara Islands amid flurry of seismic activity
A strong quake struck off the Tokara Islands on Thursday afternoon, with the island chain having recorded around 1,000 earthquakes since a burst of seismic activity first began on June 21.
Japan to require flight passengers to keep power banks within sight
The transport ministry has announced new regulations requiring flight passengers to keep power banks within sight to mitigate fire risks while on board planes.
Ghibli’s Isao Takahata exhibit shows how beloved anime is made
“The man who planted Japanese animation” exhibition includes a variety of sketches, drawings and animation cels from Isao Takahata films such as color design for characters by Michiyo Yasuda from "Grave of the Fireflies."
Residents of Tokara Islands begin evacuation as seismic swarm continues
Details about evacuations from Akuseki Island, located in the Tokara island chain in Kagoshima Prefecture, is seen written on a whiteboard in the city of Kagoshima on Thursday.
Ghibli’s Isao Takahata exhibit shows how beloved anime is made
“The man who planted Japanese animation” exhibition includes a variety of sketches, drawings and animation cels from Isao Takahata films such as color design for characters by Michiyo Yasuda from "Grave of the Fireflies."
Flag football facing challenges and opportunities ahead
Japan’s women’s flag football team at the 2025 International Bowl in Los Angeles in June. The sport is enjoying continued growth in the country.
From Hokusai’s Great Wave, shinkansen to One Piece: a cultural treasure box for Lego Japan
Michael Ebbesen, general manager of Lego Japan, says Lego bricks based on Japanese culture have a rich global appeal and are sellable around the world.
With farmed fish, RelationFish swims against the tide in fine dining
Chef Hideaki Matsuo (middle) and the staff of Oseto Suisan Fisheries prepare to check on their sustainably farmed fish.

Podcast

One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward.
Kabukicho: Tokyo’s ‘stadium of desire’

Longform

Mount Fuji is considered one of Japan's most iconic symbols and is a major draw for tourists. It's still a mountain, though, and potential hikers need to properly prepare for any climb.
What it takes to save lives on Mount Fuji
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