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.

Pola Orbis Holdings listed

Pola Orbis Holdings listed

TOKYO, Japan - Pola Orbis Holdings Inc. President Satoshi Suzuki (R, front) rings a bell as the cosmetics company was listed on the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange on Dec. 10, 2010.

Ishii wins national judo title, Olympic berth

Ishii wins national judo title, Olympic berth

TOKYO, Japan - Satoshi Ishii (L) tackles archrival Keiji Suzuki in the final of the open-weight national judo championship at Nippon Budokan in Tokyo on April 29. Ishii won his first title in two years and booked a place for the Beijing Olympics at over 100 kilograms.

Ishii wins national judo title, Olympic berth

Ishii wins national judo title, Olympic berth

TOKYO, Japan - Satoshi Ishii (L) tackles archrival Keiji Suzuki in the final of the open-weight national judo championship at Nippon Budokan in Tokyo on April 29. Ishii won his first title in two years and booked a place for the Beijing Olympics at over 100 kilograms. (Kyodo)

Pola Orbis Holdings listed

Pola Orbis Holdings listed

TOKYO, Japan - Pola Orbis Holdings Inc. President Satoshi Suzuki (R, front) rings a bell as the cosmetics company was listed on the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange on Dec. 10, 2010. (Kyodo)