What did Japan's household paper industry association recently say about toilet paper amid the Middle East conflict?

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Lots of people have heard about the awesome tech in Japanese toilets. But what about their public toilets?

The transport ministry on March 13 for the first time compiled guidelines on the number of toilets at train stations and ...

They aren’t worth the average consumer’s money, due to pricing, faulty parts and other product-related reasons.

The warm seat is a delight.

Japanese firms often struggle to tell their success stories, particularly if they’re diversified or in niche industries.

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Japan's transport ministry has come up with draft guidelines aimed at reducing long waiting lines at women's toilets at stations and commercial facilities.

A new book chronicles the tense negotiations that secured the return of nearly 3,000 Allied civilians held by the Japanese ...

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Our love affair with Japan has continued into 2026 after a record number of Australians visited last year. Tour operator Inspiring Vacations has reported a 60 per cent increase in website visits and ...