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There is a very real risk, according to experts, that the US could soon lose its status as the world's dominant space power. ( read original story ...)

The town of Fujikawaguchiko has had enough of tourists. Known for a number of scenic photo spots that offer a near-perfect shot of Japan’s iconic Mount Fuji, the town on Tuesday began constructing a large black screen on a stretch of a sidewalk to block the view of the mountain. ( read original story ...)

U.S. hedge fund Elliott Management Corp has bought a stake in Sumitomo Corp worth several tens of billions of yen, a person familiar with the situation said on Tuesday. The purchase follows Warren Buffett's closely watched investment in the Japanese trading house. ( read original story ...)

A flight from Texas to Japan had to be canceled after the pilot was quizzed by cops for wild behavior while drinking at an all-night party in his hotel, according to a report. ( read original story ...)

The event is expected to draw over 40,000 visitors across two days, with participation from more than 400 local and international exhibitors representing 40 cities. ( read original story ...)

The Philippines took delivery of a Japanese-made mobile air-surveillance radar this week amid ongoing tensions with China over contested territory in the South China Sea. ( read original story ...)

Tokyo stocks opened higher on Tuesday after gains on Wall Street, with focus on the yen amid speculation of Japanese government intervention to prop up the currency. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index was up 0. ( read original story ...)