OSAKA--A futuristic “human washing machine” that caused a stir at the 1970 Japan World Exposition has undergone a 21st century makeover for the Osaka Kansai Expo in April. The original machine, ...

OSAKA -- Less than six months remain until the curtains open on the 2025 Osaka-Kansai World Expo. Ticket sales have started at convenience stores and travel agencies across Japan, and reservations ...

The 2025 human washing machine bears only a slight resemblance to that Sanyo prototype, and uses technology unheard of even a few years ago. At its core is its microbubbles system, something that ...

Home electronics retailer Yamada Holdings has said it will sell a human washing machine, which attracted attention at the Osaka Expo, at its flagship store in Tokyo’s Ikebukuro district. A ...

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Yasuaki Aoyama, right, chairman of Japanese bath and shower equipment manufacturer Science Co., demonstrates the use of a "human washing machine" in Osaka on Dec. 16, 2025. (Kyodo) OSAKA (Kyodo) -- A ...

For many people, a long relaxing soak in the tub is the perfect way to unwind after a stressful day. But if you're not the kind of person who has time for bubbles and scented candles, the perfect bath ...

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