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Japan's Lunar Exploration: From Monks to Moon Landings

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Discover how Japan's ancient mummifying monks connect to their modern-day space exploration achievements!

Japan's diverse pursuits in mummification and lunar exploration showcase the country's rich history and cutting-edge technology. The sacred mountains of Yamagata house sokushinbutsu monks, who mummify themselves in a state of deep meditation. Simultaneously, Japan's space agency, JAXA, successfully landed the Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) on the lunar surface, marking a historic achievement.

In a unique blend of tradition and innovation, Japan's monks and space scientists demonstrate the country's spiritual and scientific prowess. The recent SLIM mission not only solidifies Japan's place in lunar exploration but also highlights the nation's dedication to pushing boundaries in various fields. From ancient rituals to space technology advancements, Japan continues to captivate the world with its eclectic mix of cultural heritage and futuristic endeavors.

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Why did these monks in Japan choose to mummify themselves? (National Geographic)

The sacred mountains of Yamagata are home to 13 sokushinbutsu, who are believed to be in a state of deep meditation between life and death.

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Japan-Palau Foreign Ministers' Meeting (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan)

On January 19, commencing at 5:30 p.m. for approximately 20 minutes, Ms. KAMIKAWA Yoko, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, held a meeting with Hon.

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Japan space agency says its lunar spacecraft is on the moon but is ... (The Associated Press)

The Smart Lander for Investigating Moon, or SLIM, came down onto the lunar surface at around 12:20 a.m. Tokyo time Saturday (1520 GMT Friday). If SLIM landed ...

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Japan's 'Moon Sniper' makes historic lunar landing (Aljazeera.com)

Japan's high-precision “Moon Sniper” lander has touched down on lunar surface in a first for the country, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) has ...

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Signing of the Agreement between Japan and the Republic of ... (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan)

On January 19, the Agreement between Japan and the Republic of Austria on Social Security (hereinafter referred to as “Agreement”) was signed in Tokyo ...

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Watch live: Countdown begins for Japan's historic moon landing (The Japan Times)

Tension is building as Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency's Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) prepares for a landing on the moon in the closely ...

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Japan space agency says its lunar spacecraft is on the moon but is ... (ABC News)

The Smart Lander for Investigating Moon, or SLIM, came down onto the lunar surface at around 12:20 a.m. Tokyo time (1520 GMT). If SLIM landed successfully, ...

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Japan's 'Moon Sniper' attempts precision lunar landing (CNA)

TOKYO: Japan's "Moon Sniper" was set to touch down early on Saturday (Jan 20) on the lunar surface, one of myriad new missions on the back of renewed ...

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Ascott sets sights on Japan market to fuel growth (The Business Times)

THE Ascott Limited, CapitaLand Investment's (CLI) lodging business unit, sees strong potential coming from Japan, a market poised for further growth ...

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Japan's SLIM mission aims for historic lunar landing (CNN)

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency's uncrewed Smart Lander for Investigating Moon, or SLIM, mission is expected to touch down on the moon at 10:20 a.m. ET ...

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Japan says lunar spacecraft is on the moon, still 'checking its status' (FRANCE 24)

The Smart Lander for Investigating Moon, or SLIM, came down onto the lunar surface at around 12:20 a.m. Tokyo time (1520 GMT). As Japan's space agency ...

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Japan's SLIM spacecraft reaches lunar surface in historic moon ... (CNBC)

People raise their hands after a successful moon landing by the Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM), in a public viewing event in Sagamihara, south of ...

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Japan lands on the Moon for first time in comeback attempt (The Business Times)

JAPAN landed its first ever probe on the Moon, in a drive to overcome a year of setbacks in space, but the status of the lander was not immediately clear.

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Japan's 'Moon Sniper' probe attempts historic soft-landing on lunar ... (Space.com)

Japan's robotic SLIM lander touched down on the moon this morning (Jan. 19), but it wasn't immediately clear if the probe survived the maneuver.

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Japan became the fifth country to reach the moon after its spacecraft ... (Yahoo Tech)

Hitoshi Kuninaka, head of the Institute of Space and Astronautical Science, said they believe that rovers were launched and data were being transmitted back to ...

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Japan's SLIM spacecraft reaches moon's surface (Nikkei Asia)

TOKYO -- A Japanese spacecraft reached the moon's surface early Saturday morning.The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) was tryi.

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Japan's Lunar Spacecraft Is on the Moon, but Status Unclear (Voice of America)

Staff of Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency watch a live streaming of the pinpoint moon landing operation by the Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) ...

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Japan Becomes 5th Country to Reach the Moon (TIME)

The Smart Lander for Investigating Moon, or SLIM, landed at about 12:20 a.m. Tokyo time on Saturday.

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Japan's SLIM probe lands on moon but can't generate solar power (Reuters)

Japan on Saturday became the fifth country to put a spacecraft on the moon but the probe was not generating solar power, its space agency said, during a ...

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Japan became 5th country to reach the moon after spacecraft ... (ABC News)

Japan has become the fifth country in history to reach the moon when its spacecraft landed on the lunar surface.

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Japan space agency says its lunar spacecraft is on the moon but is ... (Okotoks Today)

TOKYO (AP) — Japan's space agency said early Saturday that its unmanned spacecraft is on the moon, but is still "checking its status.

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Japan, NATO weigh a dedicated line for sharing security information (Nikkei Asia)

BRUSSELS -- Japan and NATO are in talks to establish a secure dedicated communication line for quickly sharing sensitive security information, Nikkei.

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Japan's national wealth hits record $27tn as building, land values rise (Nikkei Asia)

TOKYO -- Japan's national net worth reached 3.999 quadrillion yen ($27 trillion) at the end of 2022, the highest tally in comparable data going back t.

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Japan begins precision landing of its 'moon sniper' (Free Malaysia Today)

TOKYO: Japan gave the green light for its spacecraft to make a “precision” landing on the moon today, its bid to become the world's fifth country to achieve ...

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Japan's SLIM spacecraft lands on moon but suffers power problem (Nikkei Asia)

SAGAMIHARA SPACE CENTER, Japan -- Japan became the fifth country to achieve a soft landing on the lunar surface, as it joins the global race to find w.

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Japan's lunar craft lands successfully but can't generate solar power (RNZ)

Japan has become the fifth country to put a spacecraft on the moon but the probe is not generating solar power, its space agency says.

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Japan becomes the fifth country to land a spacecraft on the moon (Quartz)

TOKYO (AP) — Japan became the fifth country in history to reach the moon when one of its spacecrafts without astronauts successfully made a soft landing on ...

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Japan lands on Moon but glitch threatens mission (BBC News)

It becomes only the fifth country to soft-land on the Moon but power supply problems may hinder its mission.

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Japan becomes the fifth country to land a spacecraft on the moon (Okotoks Today)

TOKYO (AP) — Japan became the fifth country in history to reach the moon when one of its spacecrafts without astronauts successfully made a soft landing on ...

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Japan successfully lands probe on moon (NHK WORLD)

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency launched a lunar lander from Tanegashima Space Center, Kagoshima Prefecture, in September. JAXA officials said that SLIM, ...

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Japan's SLIM moon craft short on power after successful lunar landing (CNA)

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) said its Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) landed the moon's surface at around 12.20am (1520 GMT Friday), ...

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Japan's top diplomat eyes Fiji trip for Pacific island talks next month (The Japan Times)

Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa is expected to highlight the importance of a free and open Indo-Pacific, in an effort to counter China's expanding clout in ...

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Japan's 'Moon Sniper' Lands, Makes Contact, But Power Running Low (Voice of America)

Japan on Saturday became only the fifth nation to achieve a soft lunar landing, but its Moon Sniper spacecraft was running out of power because of a problem ...

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China and Japan Clinch Spots in Women's Final at 2024 AOZ ... (IWBF)

The women's wheelchair basketball competition at the 2024 IWBF Asia Oceania Championships has reached its pinnacle, with China and Japan emerging victorious ...

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Japan makes history as spacecraft lands on the moon (The Japan Times)

With the landing, Japan becomes just the fifth country to land a craft on the moon, after the U.S., Russia, China and India. Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency ...

Japan's lunar probe lands on moon (Anadolu Agency)

Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency said the Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) successfully landed on the moon's surface on Jan. 20, 2024, at 0:20 a.m. ...

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Japan's Moon probe successfully lands, suffers power problem (Kyodo News Plus)

A Japanese spacecraft equipped with precision navigation technology has successfully landed on the Moon, but the fate of its mission is uncertain due to ...

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Japan Inc.'s plans to cut emissions fall short of 2030 national target (Nikkei Asia)

TOKYO -- Efforts by hundreds of Japanese companies to cut greenhouse gas emissions will not be enough to fulfill the government's goal.

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Japan public sentiment toward China worsens, Cabinet Office ... (The Japan Times)

The survey found that 86.7% of respondents felt unfriendly toward China, up 4.9 percentage points from the preceding year, while 12.7% felt friendly, ...

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Japan becomes the fifth country to reach the moon after spacecraft ... (UpperMichigansSource.com)

Kuninaka said he ...

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Japan eyes Latin America for mega-FTA to secure minerals, food ... (Nikkei Asia)

TOKYO -- Japan is gearing up to enhance its economic ties with Central and South America in 2024 by pursuing an Economic Partnership Agreement deal wi.

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