Synopsis

In August, a quiet town nestled on the edge of Kagoshima’s peninsula found itself unexpectedly in the global spotlight. The launch of the advanced “Epsilon” rocket, carrying a satellite designed for planetary observation, drew international attention. Soon, the town was flooded with requests for tours of the launch facility. Applications for parking on the hillside overlooking the site outnumbered available spaces by over twentyfold. Then arrived the day of the launch. People from across the nat