Japan Seeks Trump Meeting in Anticipation of 2024 Win

Japanese newspapers reported this week that conservative Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's government was seeking contact with former President Donald Trump in anticipation of his possible return to the White House. Trump won a decisive victory in the Iowa primary caucuses this week, defeating his three opponents by the largest margin in the history of the […]
Japan becomes the fifth country to reach the moon after its spacecraft landed on the lunar surface

TOKYO (AP) — A Japanese spacecraft reached the moon's surface early Saturday, but it was not immediately clear whether the landing was successful, as Japan's space agency said it was still “confirming its status.” There wasn't. Details about the spacecraft, which does not have astronauts on board, will be announced at a press conference, officials […]
Japan lands probe on moon, waits to hear back

Japan's space agency announced early Saturday that the spacecraft was on the lunar surface but was still “confirming its status.” Officials said details would be announced at a press conference. The Smart Lunar Survey Lander (SLIM) touched down on the lunar surface at around 12:20 a.m. Saturday, Tokyo time (15:20 Friday, Japan time). There were […]
Japan moon landing mission: space agency to attempt its first lunar touchdown – live updates | Space

important events Show only major events Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature Shin Toriumi of Japan's space agency JAXA says the lunar module's descent phase, which occurs after about 30 minutes, is known internally as the “20 minutes of terror.” Above, you can see there is a live video feed from the Japanese […]
US, South Korea and Japan conduct naval drill amid North Korean conflict

The United States, South Korea, and Japan conducted large-scale joint naval exercises to demonstrate their strength against North Korea. A U.S. aircraft carrier also participated in the naval exercise, which was aimed at improving the ability to respond to threats from North Korea. Senior diplomats from the three allies met in Seoul to discuss the […]
US, South Korea and Japan conduct naval drills as tensions deepen with North Korea

The United States, South Korea and Japan conducted joint naval exercises involving a U.S. aircraft carrier in the latest show of strength against nuclear-armed North Korea, South Korea's military said Wednesday as senior diplomats from the three countries met in Seoul. announced that they would hold discussions. The deepening conflict with North Korea. The drills […]