Officials at Japan's space agency say the return of the Hayabusa2 capsule shows they have developed the technology to make round trips between planets.
The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, or JAXA, held a news conference on Sunday after the capsule, which is believed to contain sand samples from the Ryugu asteroid, landed in an Australian desert.
The resumption of business travel between Japan and China is making travel agencies in China busy with inquiries from local businesses about trips to Japan.
On Monday, the two countries eased entry restrictions imposed in response to the coronavirus pandemic, allowing businesspeople to make trips for both short- and long-term stays. This will allow for business activities on a limited scope even during a 14-day quarantine period.
A major Japanese cell-phone carrier has found that trips between prefectures during the holiday period from the end of April to early May were significantly down from last year.
KDDI examined data from users' smartphones for the spring holiday period that ended on May 6. During this period, people were urged to stay home amid concerns over the coronavirus outbreak.
A major Japanese cell-phone carrier has found that trips between prefectures during the holiday period from the end of April to early May were significantly down from last year.
KDDI examined data from users' smartphones for the spring holiday period that ended on May 6. During this period, people were urged to stay home amid concerns over the coronavirus outbreak.
The Tokyo governor has urged residents to go shopping less frequently to reduce the chances of coronavirus infections at supermarkets and shopping arcades.
Governor Koike Yuriko made the appeal at an emergency news conference on Thursday.