The Mirai Human Washing Machine, developed by Osaka, Japan-based tech company Science, washes and dries bathers in a 7.5-foot ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

Japan's infrastructure ministry has decided to draft guidelines on the appropriate ratio of female and male toilets in public facilities by the end of this fiscal year, aiming to shorten waiting times ...

Japanese toilet giant Toto has launched a service allowing those caught short in public to locate the nearest washrooms and see how busy they are in real time with a phone and QR code. Japan, like ...

Japanese toilet giant TOTO has launched a service allowing those caught short in public to locate the nearest washrooms and see how busy they are in real-time with a phone and QR code. Japan, like ...

TOKYO – A newly launched service by Japan’s leading toilet manufacturer Toto allows users to check congestion in public restrooms at shopping malls and stations via their smartphones. The move comes ...

GUNMA, Japan – An eastern Japan prefecture’s quality certification system for public toilets to boost cleanliness and reassure visitors has been gaining praise and influencing other parts of the ...

Women lining up for restrooms at train stations and other crowded public facilities is a common sight in Japan, while men rarely queue. Some suggest it's because women need more time, but one user of ...