Contraception by smartphone
Birth control and medical prescription may be getting a boost from technology.
read moreOnsen hot springs expand horizons
Japanese hot springs are thinking up alternative business opportunities to recover from declines in tourists.
read moreLavish trips for the well-heeled
Japan is coming up with lavish trips to lure affluent foreign tourists.
read moreFeudal battle redux
100 people don armor and wield weapons to reenact the Battle of Kawanakajima, a legendary feudal Japanese fight.
read moreWorking to cope in Japan
The number of foreigners and foreign workers is set to keep growing and various services are emerging to meet their need...
read moreWinemaking goes off the shore
Winemaking has reached new frontiers, with some makers aging the alcoholic beverage in the ocean.
read moreIceland's melting caves
Nippon TV visits Iceland's Vatnajokull Glacier to see how global warming is affecting the tourist favorite ice caves.
read moreDiscovering lesser-known scenic spots
Japan's natural scenery and cultural experiences are drawing more and more foreign tourists off the beaten path.
read moreIN-FLIGHT FOOD SPICED UP
Japanese airline giant ANA is promoting local curries to assist in regional revitalization.
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