reporter: products made from bioplastics are making their ways into the hands of environment talanironment tallal environment tala conscious customers. officials with the company have big plans. >> we launched last year and started our first deliveries in august. we are now delivering throughout thailand to nearly 50 hotels. we're looking at a more mass market product. we have big plans to expand and the demand has been there. >> reporter: the market still faces obstacles. products are more expensive than ones made from normal plastic. the market is still small. as demand grows, thailand believes the trend for green products will give bioplastics a sunny future. nhk world, bangkok. >>> they're shopping for an occasion celebrated on march 14th. it's a spin off of valentine's day. it's one of the highlights of the year for japanese women. we have the story. >> reporter: you don't usual lip see men in tokyo using their lunch breaks to go shopping. at this time of year it's a common site. they seem to be struggling but they hope to find a special gift for that special someone. >> translator: what sho