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