Honda has chosen Obihiro Town in Tokachi as the site for its reusable rocket launch and landing experiments because the launch environment, including local cooperation, is well-established. Experiments will continue aiming to reach space by 2029, but there are also potential sites outside Hokkaido, and the final choice is yet to be determined. The experiments involve certain risks, and the ease of gaining local understanding is considered a key factor in decision-making.
