Tourism with a Twist

As small towns with shrinking populations are looking for ways to attract tourists, many are hoping that unique tour services can help them to attract visitors from abroad as well as from within Japan.

[In Focus: Japan, Germany Pursue Different Paths to Economic Revival]
Two industrial powerhouses on separate continents face the common challenge of restarting an economy battered by the rising prices. We find out how different attitudes toward government debt in Japan and Germany are affecting strategies.

[Global Trends: Electric Furnaces for a Greener Future]
The steel industry is integral to the global economy. It's also one of the biggest contributors to CO2 emissions. We look at a technological advancement in Japan that's helping to reduce the sector's carbon footprint.