Japan

Human washing machine showcased at Osaka expo to be sold to consumers in 2026

The machine will be sold for 1.45 million yen (S$11,887).

Support rate for Japan PM Takaichi’s Cabinet dips to 67.5%: Kyodo poll

A majority of respondents said Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi's remarks on a Taiwan contingency, which have strained ties with China, affect Japan’s economy.

Japanese village to introduce fines for disruptive behaviour amid rise in tourist numbers

The increase in tourists to Hakuba is believed to be due to the end of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Kyoto police look to dissuade shoplifters with photos of officers’ eyes

The police took photos of over 40 officers’ eyes with their consent and asked for the public to vote which ones "looked effective".

Rubio says US can support Japan while working with China

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said his job is to balance the points of tension between Japan and China.

Japan drone school developing AI bear detection system

The new system will be able to detect bears hidden from view in mountainous or urban areas, and share their locations via smartphones.

Crowds line up at Japan’s Ueno zoo on first weekend since panda departure announced

Pandas Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei have lived at Ueno zoo in Tokyo, Japan since they were born in 2021.

Japan’s nuclear odyssey comes full circle 15 years after Fukushima with restart of world’s largest plant

Employees at work inside Unit 6 of Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant in Japan's Niigata Prefecture. The plant is slated for restart in January 2026 after receiving the green-light from Niigata authorities.

Naomi Osaka cuts ties with agency she co-founded

Naomi Osaka broke away from IMG to launch her own sports agency with longtime agent Stuart Duguid three years ago.

England's Barmy Army earns praise for litter-picking

Cricket - The Ashes - Australia v England - Third Test - Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, Australia - December 18, 2025 Barmy Army fans cheer on the hill REUTERS/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake

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