Economy & Tech
After Successful ‘Kounotori’ Missions, Japan Sets Sights on First Manned Lunar Exploration
The cargo transporter Kounotori safely completed its final mission to the International Space Station (ISS) on August
Economy & Tech
Soichi Noguchi Prepares for 2020 Spaceflight, as NASA Sees More Japanese in Future Exploration
Japanese astronaut Soichi Noguchi will launch back into space between September and December 2020 onboard NASA’s new U
Coronavirus
Japan Increases Production of Avigan as Early Results of Clinical Trials Show Promise
As the novel coronavirus pandemic continues, the Japanese drug Avigan has commanded global attention as a front-runner
Politics & Security
Existing Drugs Tested as Experts Search for Effective Treatments for COVID-19
With the ongoing spread of the novel coronavirus, Japan is revving up the development of drugs to treat it. […]