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Laundroid
If there’s a menial task that takes up a substantial amount of time, you can bet Japan is developing a robot for it. So far we’ve seen gems like the 24-fingered hair-washing robot, the floor-cleaning bot and the robot that feeds you tomatoes while you run.
Now, a new generation of self-automated robotic assistance is set to make life easier for families in the very near future, with an amazing new machine that folds your laundry.
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Manga artist raises question online about false perspective in Ghibli film My Neighbor Totoro
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The 10 most annoying things foreign tourists do on Japanese trains, according to locals
Highest Starbucks in Japan set to open this spring in the Tokyo sky
Tokyo Skytree turns pink for the cherry blossom season
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Burning through cash just to throw things away tops list of headaches when moving house in Japan
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Foreigners accounting for over 80 percent of off-course skiers needing rescue in Japan’s Hokkaido
Super-salty pizza sends six kids to the hospital in Japan, linguistics blamed
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
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Naruto and Converse team up for new line of shinobi sneakers[Photos]
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Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
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Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
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Manga artist raises question online about false perspective in Ghibli film My Neighbor Totoro
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What is Teru Teru Bozu? The tragic history behind the Japanese fine weather doll
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If Fast and Furious was about 1970s Japanese truckers, this dekotora would be the star【Photos】
Japan Super Budget Dining – What’s the best way to spend 1,000 yen at Yoshinoya?
What’s the best way to spend 1,000 yen at the Seria 100-yen chainstore in Japan?
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Japanese fashion comes home: Interior design ideas for Lolita-style living
Chinese parenting posters from 1952 gave insightful advice that still makes plenty of sense today