# Japan's H3 Rocket makes successful comeback - June 13, 2026

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Podcast: [theTokyoBill Japan news brief](https://stenobird.com/podcast/thetokyobill-japan-news-brief-7021133)
Published: 2026-06-13T12:12:58+00:00
Episode link: https://thetokyobill.podbean.com/e/japans-h3-rocket-makes-successful-comeback-june-13-2026/
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Duration seconds: 499

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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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