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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.

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Japan's U-22s beat New Zealand in friendly

KOBE, Japan - Japan's U-22 forward Yoshito Okubo (L) and Satoshi Nakayama celebrate after Nakayama scored Japan's first goal in a friendly against New Zealand at Kobe Wing Stadium on May 21. Japan won 4-0.

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(4)Japan beat Myanmar 3-0 in Olympic qualifier

TOKYO, Japan - Gamba Osaka forward Satoshi Nakayama (R) scores the third goal during the second half as Japan beat Myanmar 3-0 in the first leg of the second round qualifier for the 2004 Athens Olympics at National Stadium in Tokyo on May 1.

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Nakayama strike gives Japan upset win over China

MASAN, South Korea - Japan's under-21 side forward Satoshi Nakayama celebrates his goal in the second half of a game against China in the quarterfinals of the Asian Games at Masan Sports Complex Main Stadium on Oct. 8. Japan won 1-0. (Asian Games)

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(4)Japan beat Myanmar 3-0 in Olympic qualifier

TOKYO, Japan - Gamba Osaka forward Satoshi Nakayama (R) scores the third goal during the second half as Japan beat Myanmar 3-0 in the first leg of the second round qualifier for the 2004 Athens Olympics at National Stadium in Tokyo on May 1. (Kyodo)

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Nakayama strike gives Japan upset win over China

MASAN, South Korea - Japan's under-21 side forward Satoshi Nakayama celebrates his goal in the second half of a game against China in the quarterfinals of the Asian Games at Masan Sports Complex Main Stadium on Oct. 8. Japan won 1-0. (Asian Games)(Kyodo)