[termogard]

Currently Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, JAXA is assembling a second national automated cargo craft HII-TV for the International Space Station. Years ago, the Agency developed a research Module "KIBO" for the ISS and created a national Astronaut Corps. But Japan still depends on American and Russian sides to deliver astronauts to and from Earth orbit.
So, the question is : do Japan need an indigenous manned space vehicle, no matter, expendable or multi-purpose?
Post your opinions, please.