Contraception by smartphone

Contraception by smartphone

Birth control and medical prescription may be getting a boost from technology.

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Onsen hot springs expand horizons

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

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

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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New way to mourn

New way to mourn

A robot may create a new way to mourn in Japan.

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Working to cope in Japan

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 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

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

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

IN-FLIGHT FOOD SPICED UP

Japanese airline giant ANA is promoting local curries to assist in regional revitalization.

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