Seafood loving Japan has one of the largest fishing industries in the world. But in recent years, depleted populations are leading to poor catches. Even under these circumstances, the industry has strict quality standards and as much as 30% of all seafood caught in Japanese waters is discarded. Even if they make it to the market, many fish are tossed for being too small or slightly damaged as they are considered unsellable. This episode looks at 2 businesses that are trying to conserve on resources by making use of fish and seafood that would normally be thrown away.

The market for beauty products and services in Japan has been steadily growing. Over the last 5 years, it has increased by almost 25%. One large electronic beauty device maker is using new technology to expand its lineup by creating skin care products not just for women, but also for men. Meanwhile, a major cosmetics maker is going high-tech by incorporating AI and skin care data that they've gathered from customers to create highly customized beauty products. This week's episode will give you a glimpse at how modern beauty products are benefitting from a technological makeover.