Japan's H3 Rocket makes successful comeback - theTokyoBill News Brief - June 13, 2026

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In today’s episode: Japan’s H3 rocket makes successful comeback after December failure; JR East to phase out magnetic strip tickets in favor of QR codes; Emperor Naruhito calls for public support on imperial family succession plan; Kawagoe shuts illegally built mosque and opens talks with Pakistan; Japanese companies drop forced transfers to attract and retain workers; Chornobyl city and Fukushima town to sign cooperation agreement; Tourists in Okinawa help track endangered sharks and rays

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