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Try Japanese · no sign-inJapan's MMX spacecraft is on its way to a moon of Mars
JAXA launched MMX on 20 October 2026. The plan: collect about 10 grams from the Martian moon Phobos and land it back on Earth, in Australia, in 2031.
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) · 2026-10-20Teens in Japan still pick up a pen, a national language survey finds
In a government survey with 3,777 responses, 16 to 19-year-olds were the age group most likely to say they write by hand in daily life.
Agency for Cultural Affairs, Japan · 2026-10-02Classic flower arranging and Kyoto cuisine recommended for national protection
On 16 October 2026, Japan's Council for Cultural Affairs recommended three traditional skills, including rikka flower arranging and Kyoto kaiseki cooking, as Important Intangible Cultural Properties.
Agency for Cultural Affairs, Japan · 2026-10-16How a Look Back school campaign connects art and friendship
A September announcement linked a film campaign with creative expression in schools.
Agency for Cultural Affairs, JapanSpace-station technology is catching carbon for strawberries in Japan
A JAXA demonstration explored resource reuse at Tsukuba Space Center.
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)When you need to remember something important, what do you reach for?
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