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 ...

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 ...

An autonomous robot guides shared cars inside Toyota's new "Woven City", a high-tech village opened to test autonomous driving and other futuristic developments ...

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

What if the future of technology hinged on a single breakthrough? For decades, semiconductors have been the invisible engines driving everything from smartphones to space exploration. Yet, the global ...

Japan's tech startup ecosystem is nascent, pushing investors to look for opportunities in other markets. Europe has benefitted from this, as Japanese investors participated in European financing ...