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 academics urge gov't not to join TPP talks

Japan academics urge gov't not to join TPP talks

TOKYO, Japan - A group of university professors, including Satoshi Daigo (far R), professor emeritus at the University of Tokyo and Keio University professor Masaru Kaneko (2nd from L), hold a press conference in Tokyo on April 10, 2013. The group urged the Japanese government not to take part in negotiations on the multilateral Trans-Pacific Partnership free trade agreement, saying the country may not be able to secure its national interest.

Group backs withholding NHK fees, seeks political neutrality

Group backs withholding NHK fees, seeks political neutrality

TOKYO, Japan - Satoshi Daigo (R), professor at the University of Tokyo, speaks to reporters at a hotel in Tokyo on Feb. 8 about a campaign urging the public to withhold payment of fees to NHK. A group of academics and citizens started the campaign to make NHK stop its practice of informing politicians about the content of programs before they are broadcast.

Group backs withholding NHK fees, seeks political neutrality

Group backs withholding NHK fees, seeks political neutrality

TOKYO, Japan - Satoshi Daigo (R), professor at the University of Tokyo, speaks to reporters at a hotel in Tokyo on Feb. 8 about a campaign urging the public to withhold payment of fees to NHK. A group of academics and citizens started the campaign to make NHK stop its practice of informing politicians about the content of programs before they are broadcast. (Kyodo)