Toyohiro Akiyama, first Japanese in space, dies at 84
Toyohiro Akiyama, a Japanese journalist, died at 84 after becoming his country's first person in space.
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The fact
He joined a Soviet mission in 1990 for a $35 million fee.
His flight marked a milestone in Japan's space history and inspired generations.
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