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Japan's H3 rocket successfully launched the Michibiki No. 6 satellite, marking a crucial step towards achieving independence from foreign satellite navigation systems. This launch brings Japan closer to completing its own seven-satellite network, enhancing accuracy and reliability for navigation and positioning services.

Researchers at Chiba University's Research Center for Space Agriculture and Horticulture are developing innovative techniques for growing crops on the moon, aiming to establish a fully functional space farm by the 2040s. This groundbreaking work not only paves the way for sustainable lunar settlements but also holds immense potential for improving agricultural practices on Earth.

Japan and Britain, the world's fourth- and sixth-largest economies, have agreed to work together in promoting free and open international trade, emphasizing the importance of "countering the increasing trade fragmentation that is damaging the global economy" and "standing up for fair, rules-based international trade." This commitment was made during the first "two-plus-two" dialogue on economy held in Tokyo on Ma...

A study by JAMSTEC, the University of Tokyo, and Hokkaido University found that climate change has led to a significant increase in endangered Japanese eel larvae reaching rivers in Hokkaido, potentially boosting the eel population in the region. However, further research is needed to understand the long-term impact and ensure the conservation of this endangered species.

Opposition leaders in Japan are demanding that Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba explain why he gave gift certificates to 15 rookie lawmakers, as they believe it may have violated the Political Fund Control Law. The controversy has further damaged the image of the LDP, which is already facing criticism over unreported political funds.