101 East - When I Die: Inside Japan's Death Industry

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Sumiko hops into a coffin and lies down, testing it for size. For her, it is a chance to "try before you die". The 40-year-old woman is among a growing number of Japanese taking a proactive approach to planning their funeral, sparking a booming death industry.

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