Japan: JAXA Successfully Launches Next-Generation H3 Rocket Into Space 2

JAXA (The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) launched its new flagship H3 rocket into space in a second attempt on Saturday, February 17, and announced that it confirmed the rocket has reached orbit as planned. The H3 lifted off from the Tanegashima Space Center in the southwestern prefecture of Kagoshima at 9:22 a.m., JST.

Japan beats S. Korea 6-2 to set up semifinal with U.S.

Japan beats S. Korea 6-2 to set up semifinal with U.S.

SAN DIEGO, United States - Japan pitcher Satoshi Komatsu reacts after striking out South Korea's Kang Min Ho in the fourth inning of a game to determine the winner of their second-round pool of the World Baseball Classic at PEPCO Park in San Diego on March 19. Japan won 6-2 and will face the United States in WBC semifinals in Los Angeles on March 22.

Japan becomes winner of WBC 2nd pool by beating S. Korea 6-2

Japan becomes winner of WBC 2nd pool by beating S. Korea 6-2

SAN DIEGO, United States - Japan setup pitcher Satoshi Komatsu throws against South Korea in a game to determine the winner of their second-round pool of the World Baseball Classic at PETCO Park in San Diego on March 19. Japan won 6-2 to play against the United States in the semifinals.

Japan beats S. Korea 6-2 to set up semifinal with U.S.

Japan beats S. Korea 6-2 to set up semifinal with U.S.

SAN DIEGO, United States - Japan pitcher Satoshi Komatsu reacts after striking out South Korea's Kang Min Ho in the fourth inning of a game to determine the winner of their second-round pool of the World Baseball Classic at PEPCO Park in San Diego on March 19. Japan won 6-2 and will face the United States in WBC semifinals in Los Angeles on March 22. (Kyodo)

Japan becomes winner of WBC 2nd pool by beating S. Korea 6-2

Japan becomes winner of WBC 2nd pool by beating S. Korea 6-2

SAN DIEGO, United States - Japan setup pitcher Satoshi Komatsu throws against South Korea in a game to determine the winner of their second-round pool of the World Baseball Classic at PETCO Park in San Diego on March 19. Japan won 6-2 to play against the United States in the semifinals. (Kyodo)