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Reçu — 10 septembre 2026 ⏭

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Toyohiro Akiyama, Japan’s Chain-Smoking ‘Space Antihero,’ Dies at 84
A journalist, he was the first Japanese person to enter space, joining a Soviet crew as part of a spectacular $35 million ratings stunt in 1990.
11 septembre 2026 à 20:59

Toyohiro Akiyama, Japan’s Chain-Smoking ‘Space Antihero,’ Dies at 84

Par : Javier C. Hernández and Hisako Ueno

11 septembre 2026 à 20:59

A journalist, he was the first Japanese person to enter space, joining a Soviet crew as part of a spectacular $35 million ratings stunt in 1990.

Toyohiro Akiyama waving from a space capsule after returning to Earth in December 1990.

Reçu — 30 août 2026 ⏭

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The People of Hirosaki, Japan, Try to Move a Castle by Hand
In Japan, the ancient tradition of hikiya involves moving buildings with ropes and rollers. About 4,000 people teamed up to try it on Hirosaki Castle.
30 août 2026 à 01:28

NYT > World News

The People of Hirosaki, Japan, Try to Move a Castle by Hand

Par : Hisako Ueno and Javier C. Hernández

30 août 2026 à 01:28

In Japan, the ancient tradition of hikiya involves moving buildings with ropes and rollers. About 4,000 people teamed up to try it on Hirosaki Castle.