toei is well-known for its films on the samurai theme. youtube has built a special set at its tokyo studio for the service. they will start shooting samurai videos this week for about two months. video producers can use the set for free. and toei specialists will be on hand to get advice on costumes and props. toei officials say they will offer a similar service at their studio in kyoto. they say they hope to boost knowledge of japanese historical drama films overseas. especially among young people. youtube officials say the new content will help them increase use percent. >>> nato is a japanese food made from fermented soybeans known for its sticky some might say slimy texture. consumers outside japan often don't care for it. so one japanese foodmaker is trying to give the dish a wider more international appeal. >> reporter: people on the streets of lyon are trying a distinctive japanese food for the first time. and they're finding the texture challenging. >> translator: i don't like it at all. really. >> reporter: it's slimy. >> transla

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