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.

Woodcut prints exhibited at art museum in northern Japan

Woodcut prints exhibited at art museum in northern Japan

AKITA, Japan - Woodblock prints by the late artist Shuzo Ikeda are exhibited at the Akita Prefectural Museum of Art in Akita in his native prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Oct. 20, 2014. On the left is Satoshi Fujimoto, an editor who published a collection of Ikeda's artwork last year.

Japan wins 5,000 relay bronze at short track worlds

Japan wins 5,000 relay bronze at short track worlds

VIENNA, Austria - (From L to R) Takahiro Fujimoto, Fumihiko Kakubari, Satoshi Sakashita and Yuzo Takamido smile after receiving their bronze medals during the award ceremony for the men's 5,000 relay at the short track speed skating world championships in Vienna on March 8.

Fujimoto wins 1st gold for Japan in Paralympics

Fujimoto wins 1st gold for Japan in Paralympics

SYDNEY, Australia - Defending gold medalist Satoshi Fujimoto throws up arms in joy after defeating silver medalist David Garcia from Spain with an over-the-shoulder throw in the men's half-lightweight final competition at the Sydney Dome on Oct. 19.

Japan wins 5,000 relay bronze at short track worlds

Japan wins 5,000 relay bronze at short track worlds

VIENNA, Austria - (From L to R) Takahiro Fujimoto, Fumihiko Kakubari, Satoshi Sakashita and Yuzo Takamido smile after receiving their bronze medals during the award ceremony for the men's 5,000 relay at the short track speed skating world championships in Vienna on March 8. (Kyodo)

Paralympics: Uzbekistan's Nigmatov wins judo gold

Paralympics: Uzbekistan's Nigmatov wins judo gold

The men's 66-kilogram judo gold medalist Utkirjon Nigmatov (2nd from L), silver medalist Bayram Mustafayev (L) of Azerbaijan, bronze medalist Davyd Khorava (2nd from R) of Ukraine and bronze medalist Satoshi Fujimoto pose for photos during a medal ceremony at the Rio de Janeiro Paralympics on Sept. 8, 2016. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Fujimoto wins 1st gold for Japan in Paralympics

Fujimoto wins 1st gold for Japan in Paralympics

SYDNEY, Australia - Defending gold medalist Satoshi Fujimoto throws up arms in joy after defeating silver medalist David Garcia from Spain with an over-the-shoulder throw in the men's half-lightweight final competition at the Sydney Dome on Oct. 19.