the sand dunes of hamamatsu. this robot has four tracks, which operate independently. even if one of them hits a rock, the others allow it to get over the obstacle. the primary aim of the exploration is water. the japanese lunar orbiter kaguya has identified a number of craters where water might be found. besides being used for drinking, water can also be broken down to release oxygen. discovering water would make long-term exploration far more feasible. this robot was developed by the tokyo institute of technology. it has flexible tires that don't sink into the sand. even if it slips and tips over, it can right itself. this will be an advantage in climbing steep craters. >> translator: there are many technical hurdles to overcome, but it will be possible if japan's robot engineers can achieve their vision. >> can mankind return to the moon? the answer may hinge on japan's technological expertise. >>> let's get a check of the weather from mai shoji. mai? >>> thank you, michio. we saw clear skies here in tokyo and i think the temperatures are going to be on the rise in

the sand dunes of hamamatsu. this robot has four tracks which operate independently. even if one of them hits a rock, the others allow it to get over the obstacle. the primary aim of the exploration is water. the japanese lunar orbiter has identified a number of craters where water might be found. besides being used for drinking, water can also be broken down to release oxygen. discovering water would make long-term exploration far more feasible. this robot was developed by the tokyo institute of technology. it has flexible tires that don't sink into the sand. even if it slips and tips over, it can right itself. this will be an advantage in climbing steep craters. >> translator: there are many technical hurdles to overcome, but it will be possible if japan's robot engineers can achieve their visions. >> reporter: can mankind return to the moon? the answer may hinge on japan's technological expertise. >>> now, for the market figures. >>> it's another sunny morning here in tokyo. rachel ferguson joins us now with the world weather forecast. so, rachel, how's it looking

the sand dunes of hamamatsu. this robot has four tracks which operate independently. even if one of them hits a rock the others allow it to get over the obstacle. the primary aim of the exploration is water. the japanese lunar orbiter has identified a number of craters where water might be found. besides being used for drinking water can also be broken down to release oxygen. discovering water would make long-term exploration far more feasible. this robot was developed by the tokyo institute of technology. it has flexible tires that don't sink into the sand. even if it slips and tips over it can right itself. this will be an advantage in climbing steep craters. >> there are many technical hurdles to overcome. but it will be possible if japan's robot engineers can achieve their vision. >> reporter: can mankind return to the moon? the answer may hinge on japan's technological expertise. >>> time to check on some of the stories we've gathered from broadcasters around asia now. we begin by this from irib iran. the ipartite summit to mark the persian new year concluded on