Video: Elise Tries "Elise Tries" everything from animal cafes to K-Pop dance classes in this fun, funny travelogue featuring NPR's Seoul-based foreign correspondent, Elise Hu.

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Video: In Skin-Care-Obsessed South Korea, Even A Baby Can Get A Facial

July 14, 2017 • 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

July 12, 2017 • 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 Created Easy-To-Swallow Foods To Prevent Senior Choking Deaths

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Video: Japan's 'Purikura' Photo Booths Offer Snapchat-Like Filters

July 3, 2017 • 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.

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Video: K-Pop Dance Routines Are A Workout For Body And Brain

June 26, 2017 • In NPR's Elise Tries series, correspondent Elise Hu tries out new experiences in East Asia. In this episode from Seoul, K-pop dance steps prove too complicated for completion.

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WATCH: What Makes Japan No. 1 In Toilet Technology

June 16, 2017 • 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.

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Video: That Time We Tried Pore Vacuuming In South Korea

June 13, 2017 • 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.

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Video: Animal Cafes Are Cool, But Does A Raccoon Cafe Go Too Far?

June 2, 2017 • 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.

Video: Animal Cafes Are Cool, But Does A Raccoon Cafe Go Too Far?

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