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FIRST JAPANESE PERSON IN SPACE
In 1990, the USSR sent six Japanese tree frogs to the Mir space station for an eight-day experiment, where researchers watched them float with all four legs stretched out and their bodies bent backward - then found the frogs improved their ability to land after jumping in microgravitySix Japanese tree frogs journeyed to the Soviet space station Mir in 1990. They spent eight days in microgravity, which allowed researchers...- Toyohiro Akiyama dies at 84: Japan’s first person in space was a journalist who live-reported from Mir and observed six tree frogs in zero gravityToyohiro Akiyama, the trailblazing figure and Japan's first civilian in space, has passed away at the age of 84. His remarkable journey to ...
- Japanese Proverb of the Day: 'Isogaba Maware'- Timeless wisdom on the importance of patience and taking the longer road to get thereJapanese Proverb of the Day: The Japanese proverb "Isogaba maware" advises taking a winding road when in a hurry. Rushing often leads to mi...
- US, China arm for space warfare: Hunter satellites and orbital weaponsChina and the United States are developing advanced military space capabilities. Both nations are preparing for potential conflict extendin...
- Global Market: Japan’s 3% bond yield barrier signals shift in global debt flowsJapan’s 10-year government bond yield crossing 3% is making domestic fixed-income assets increasingly attractive, raising concerns that Jap...
- Mitsubishi Pajero SUV unveiled with 2.4L clean diesel engine producing 480 Nm of torque, mated to a new 8-speed automatic gearboxMitsubishi Pajero 2026: Mitsubishi Motors has unveiled the fully redesigned all-new Pajero SUV as its new-generation flagship, powered by a...
- Global Market: Japanese bond yields rise as BOJ hawkish signals fuel rate-hike betsJapanese government bonds extended their selloff on Wednesday as hawkish signals from the Bank of Japan strengthened expectations of a near...
- 17-year-old Aditi Paudel becomes Japan’s first literacy ambassador among 900 people from 101 countries; reveals how a childhood memory with her grandfather sparked her love of readingLiteracy ambassador Aditi Paudel: Aditi Paudel, a 17-year-old student, has become Japan’s first literacy ambassador. She champions reading ...
- Honda tells suppliers to cut costs in $9 billion push to fend off ChinaHonda plans to cut more than $9 billion in costs by 2030 and has asked suppliers to sharply reduce prices as it struggles with rising compe...
- Japanese proverb of the day: “Even the judgement of hell depends on money” — a reminder that while money may not control everything, it can have a powerful influence on opportunities, decisions and justiceJapanese proverb of the day: A Japanese proverb suggests even hell's judgment depends on money. This saying reflects how wealth influences ...
- NASA sent a 77-year-old payload specialist back into space in 1998, 36 years after he became the first American to orbit Earth - not just to make history again, but to study how an older human body responds to microgravity, becoming the oldest person ever to fly in spaceJohn Glenn returned to space aboard the shuttle Discovery in 1998. He became the oldest person to travel into space at age seventy-seven. N...
- In 1961, America sent its first astronaut into space. 15 minutes later, he was back on EarthOn May 5, 1961, Alan Shepard made history as the first American to reach space, completing a spectacular 15-minute journey aboard Freedom 7...
- In 1984, a 33-year-old NASA astronaut stepped outside challenger. She became the first American woman to walk in spaceKathryn Sullivan etched her name in history in 1984 when she became the first American woman to walk in space during her pivotal Challenger...
- Can fish populate space? In 1994, four medaka fish were flown aboard Columbia. They laid 43 eggs; 8 babies were born in space with no gravity. Adult fish, however, forgot to use one organ in their bodyIn 1994, Japanese astronaut Chiaki Mukai was pleasantly shocked to find that new life could indeed be born in space. Four fish he had carri...
- Japanese proverb of the day: ‘A frog in the well knows nothing of the great ocean’ — a reminder to stay humble, keep an open mind and look beyond our own experiences to discover new perspectives and possibilitiesJapanese proverb of the day: Japanese proverbs offer wisdom on life and personal growth. A frog in a well knows nothing of the great ocean....
- Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama’s powerful life lesson hidden in her famous polka dots: ‘Return to the infinite universe...’Yayoi Kusama, the Japanese artist celebrated for her iconic polka dots, died at 97 after continuing to paint until her final days. Her art ...
- Yayoi Kusama: Who was the late Japanese artist known for turning hallucinations into art, polka dots, anti-war protests and provocative performancesYayoi Kusama, the visionary artist renowned for her distinctive polka dot creations and immersive art experiences, has died at the age of 9...
- Japanese textile firms, including Uniqlo, eye higher investment, sourcing from India: GoyalJapanese textile firms, including Uniqlo, are considering expanding their investments in India. They also plan to source more products from...
- Japanese proverb of the day: ‘The nail that sticks out gets hammered down’ and the lesson it teaches about balancing individuality with cooperation, respecting group harmony while having the courage to express your own ideasJapanese Proverb of the Day: Japanese proverbs offer wisdom on life and societal interactions. The saying 'The nail that sticks out gets ha...
- In 1963, France sent a stray cat 154 km into space; Félicette survived the flight, was euthanized for research, and honoured with a bronze statueIn 1963, France sent stray cat Félicette 154 km into space, making her the first and only cat to travel beyond Earth. She survived the flig...
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