What Is Uchu-Kaihatsu? Japanese football fans use a special word: “宇宙開発” (Uchu-Kaihatsu), which literally means “space development.” Here is what it means. A player takes a shot. But the ball flies far above the goal — high into the sky, like a rocket launching into space. At that moment, Japanese fans say the player has … Continue reading J.League Unique Football Slang Explained(03): “Uchu-Kaihatsu”?