アメリカ大使館(@usembassytokyo):On this day in 1969, Apollo 11 landed on the Moon. Commander Neil Armstrong’s words, “That’s one small step for [a] man, one giant leap for mankind,” remain legendary to this day. In Japan too, countless people were glued to their television sets to witness this historic moment. Despite the live broadcast starting early in the morning, NHK recorded a staggering 68.3% viewership rating. The longing for space crossed the ocean, delivering true courage and hope to living rooms across Japan.

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On this day in 1969, Apollo 11 landed on the Moon. Commander Neil Armstrong’s words, “That’s one small step for [a] man, one giant leap for mankind,” remain legendary to this day. In Japan too, countless people were glued to their television sets to witness this historic moment. Despite the live broadcast starting early in the morning, NHK recorded a staggering 68.3% viewership rating. The longing for space crossed the ocean, delivering true courage and hope to living rooms across Japan.