JAXA Space Exploration Corps (Ume)

The JAXA Space Exploration Corps (Japanese: 国立研究開発法人宇宙航空研究開発機構 宇宙開発部隊 Kokuritsu-kenkyū-kaihatsu-hōjin Uchū Kōkū Kenkyū Kaihatsu Kikō Uchū Kaihatsu) is a department and unit of JAXA that deals with all space exploration matters and astronaut recruitment, training, and dispatch.

Astronaut training
According to JAXA, the official technical term for an astronaut is 恒星探検家 (Kōsei Tankenka; lit. 'Stellar Explorer'), although they can also be known as アーストロノート as well.

Qualifications
To qualify for training as a JAXA astronaut, the candidate must be at least: 30 years of age, have a bachelor's degree from a four year university, and basic knowledge in the field of astronomy. Other optional but recommended experience for strong consideration include: serving at least 3 years in the military or police force, a degree in astronomy, engineering, or quantam mechanics.