Devices that conceal unwanted noises are the next frontier in advanced toilet technology. Would you like some peaceful birdsong, or perhaps a burst of artillery fire? Donna Burke, who moved to Japan ...

A man was attacked by a bear while using a public toilet in Japan on Friday, marking the latest incident in a wave of bear encounters in densely populated areas. The attack occurred in the Gunma ...

Having experienced the delights associated with using a smart toilet while on holiday in Japan in 2017, my wife and I promised that we would treat ourselves to one when next we revamped our bathroom.

Japan's famously high-tech toilets are getting a new upgrade: sound-masking devices designed to cover up the less melodic ...

It's time for another tmf tour folks and I think this is the most interesting to date. Japan is an amazing country with incredible culture, people, and scenery and over the next few weeks Mrs. Flyer ...

How closely have you been following events in Japan? Try The Mainichi News Quiz for Nov. 20 to test your news knowledge. Ready? According to a recent government survey, what is the approximate ratio ...

You have to be comfortable with a certain amount of uncertainty when stepping into a public restroom. Even if the cleaning staff is diligent in its duties, there’s no guarantee that someone who’s used ...

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An Aurora man has agreed to a sentence of 13 years in prison in exchange for pleading guilty to six felony counts of involuntary servitude for using illegal drugs, threats and physical force to ...

Passengers faced an uncomfortable wait for their flights at one of the world's busiest airports on Friday, with up to 70% of the toilets at Tokyo International Airport's Terminal 2 reportedly blocked.

A female engineer plans to appeal after losing a UK lawsuit against her employer, Leonardo UK , for harassment and sex discrimination because she had to share the women's toilets with transgender ...

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