We’re staying on government benefits for the Geo Quiz. We’re looking for country that’s heading into elections this weekend. This is a major industrialized nation that’s played a crucial role in the world economy over the past 60 years. It’s also a country that’s ageing – fast!
Correspondent Akiko Fujita tells us about a cafe in Japan that caters exclusively to smokers…and has anti-smoking advocates fuming. Listen Read the Transcript This text below is a phonetic transcript of a radio story broadcast by PRI’s THE WORLD. It has been created on deadline by a contractor for PRI. The transcript is included here [...]
Correspondent Akiko Fujita reports on good news for Toyota in Japan. The new Prius is in high demand, and Prius factories there are humming again. Download the MP3
In Japan, many singles are taking no chances when it comes to getting married. They’re going to “marriage hunting” events, which are a like a mix between speed dating and a job interview. Even the government is getting involved. Akiko Fujita reports from Tokyo. Listen
