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Japan's space agency, JAXA, plans to increase the launch frequency of its flagship H3 rocket to seven or more annually from the Tanegashima Space Center. This ambitious goal will be achieved through upgrades at the launch site, including increased liquid oxygen storage and assembly buildings, as well as the introduction of new instruments for faster rocket assembly.

Terumi Tanaka, co-chair of Nihon Hidankyo, a Nobel laureate organization of Hiroshima and Nagasaki atomic bomb survivors, strongly criticized the Japanese government's decision not to attend an anti-nuclear weapons meeting in March. He argued that Japan should share its experiences in providing support for atomic bomb victims at the international meeting and fulfill its role in promoting nuclear disarmament.

Researchers at Chiba University are developing space farming techniques to grow fresh produce on the moon, aiming to establish a lunar farm by the 2040s and provide astronauts with nutritious food while reducing reliance on pre-packaged space food. This research also holds potential for improving agricultural efficiency and sustainability on Earth.

Part-time workers in Japan saw their average pay increase by a record high of 6.53% during this year's "shunto" spring labor negotiations, driven by a nationwide trend of rising wages and a labor shortage. This marks the ninth consecutive year that part-time workers' wage increases have outpaced those of regular employees.

Fujitsu is breaking away from tradition by hiring new employees year-round and offering higher salaries to attract talented individuals, regardless of their graduation status. This move reflects the intensifying competition in the information technology industry and the need for a more flexible and merit-based approach to recruitment and compensation.