Silk Roads to Success

From a machine-washable thread that allows for daily wear to additives for skin care and even food products, this episode focuses on new innovations that are changing the way silk is being produced and used.

[In Focus: A Glimpse Into the Future of Mobility]
Electric vehicles and self-driving technology are reshaping the auto industry. And nowhere is this clearer than at the Japan Mobility Show. NHK WORLD-JAPAN's Yuko Fukushima went there to find out what's in store for the future of transportation.

[Global Trends: Next Recycling Target - Disposable Diapers]
Japan's aging population poses a host of issues, including the disposal of used adult diapers. But some companies are taking on the challenge, finding ways to repurpose what many would consider unrecyclable.