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Celestial themed anime plushie is in the room monitoring the real-world mission to the moon.
Prime minister declares goal of a Japanese astronaut becoming the first non-American to walk on the lunar surface.
Rocket will support research with the goal of creating a Tenga that can be used in outer space.
Self-pleasuring pioneer plans to launch research rocket to help make it happen.
Japan comes closer to establishing their own Space Force, but no plans for mecha in sight so far.
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