Video: In Skin-Care-Obsessed South Korea, Even A Baby Can Get A Facial
In NPR's Elise Tries series, correspondent Elise Hu tries out different experiences in East Asia. This time, she enlists a tiny helper.
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Video: Japan Created Easy-To-Swallow Foods To Prevent Senior Choking Deaths
In NPR's Elise Tries series, correspondent Elise Hu tries out different experiences in East Asia. In rapidly aging Japan, an edible innovation is helping seniors enjoy meals without fear of choking.
Video: Japan's 'Purikura' Photo Booths Offer Snapchat-Like Filters
In NPR's Elise Tries series, correspondent Elise Hu tries out new experiences in East Asia. In Tokyo, she checks out Japanese purikura photo booths, which produce selfies to decorate and print out.
WATCH: What Makes Japan No. 1 In Toilet Technology
In NPR's Elise Tries series, correspondent Elise Hu tries out new experiences in East Asia. In this episode, Japanese toilets: so automated and comfortable, you might never want to leave the bathroom.
Video: That Time We Tried Pore Vacuuming In South Korea
In NPR's Elise Tries series, correspondent Elise Hu tests out new experiences in East Asia. In this episode: pore vacuuming, a hot trend in Korean beauty. A suction pen excavates grime from your face.
Video: Animal Cafes Are Cool, But Does A Raccoon Cafe Go Too Far?
In NPR's Elise Tries series, correspondent Elise Hu tests out new experiences in East Asia. In this inaugural episode, she visits a South Korean animal cafe. Things don't go as smoothly as planned.