The Week Unwrapped: How did Japan become a space superpower?

Plus, why on earth are Labubu dolls so popular? Will buy-now-pay-later cause a new financial crisis?

A Japanese rocket sets off for the Moon
(Image credit: Gregg Newton / AFP / Getty Images)

How did Japan become a space superpower? Will buy-now-pay-later cause a new financial crisis? And why on earth are Labubu dolls so popular?

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