Japanese Experiment Module “Kibo”

Japan’s first human space facility, Kibo is providing humanity with results that lead to innovation and technological advancement by performing experiments and making observations that can only be attempted in space.

Transfer Vehicle

Development is currently underway on a new ISS supply vehicle, the HTV-X. In addition to providing the ISS with valuable materials, it is also expected to serve as a platform that paves the way to future technologies in space.

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History of "KOUNOTORI" (HTV)

Space Exploration JAXA Astronauts

Life in Space

Here we take a look at the clothing, Japanese Space Food, health management and other aspects that allow astronauts to endure the harsh environment of space.

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Certified Japanese Space FoodCooked rice, plain

Life in Space

This cooked rice is alpha rice and uses low-amylose rice which has the best taste and the best texture among the species of rice, considering astronauts' possible changing sense of taste in space. The hot water available on the ISS can be used to reconstitute the rice in its original delicious state.
※Explaination of the Certified Foods are based on comments written by manufacturers

How to eat	Inject hot water into the pouch
Net contents	62 g (per pouch) (As-reconstituted weight: 162 g)
Energy	228 kcal (per pouch)
Manufacturer	Onishi Foods Co., Ltd.
Type	Main Dish

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