We've listed our five most read stories on The Mainichi news site, from top to bottom, that were published between January 17 ...

Famous for their innovative products, Japanese toilet makers have introduced new stool analysis technology to their products ...

Household names like Toto and Ajinomoto are finding success in unexpected niches like semiconductors. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

KITAKYUSHU -- Japanese electronic bidet toilet seats including Toto Ltd.'s flagship product Washlet are finally gaining ...

As the author of Frommer’s guides to Japan for many years, I’ve inspected more hotel rooms than anyone in their right mind should ever have to see. But even I’ve been flummoxed about what to expect in ...

Doulaye Kone, interim director of the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene team at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, shows off a high-tech toilet featured in the “A Better Way to Go” exhibit. (GeekWire ...