In the video, the man noted that the entire five-and-a-half-hour train journey costs Rs. 2,100 per person, including all meals and snacks. He also reviewed the spacing, seating, and sanitation ...

Everyday acts of care—tightening a loose hinge, patching up a wall, or simply moving a crate—may seem mundane. But a new study from Ritsumeikan University shows that these small repairs are key to ...

Everyday acts of care—tightening a loose hinge, patching up a wall, or simply moving a crate—may seem mundane. But a new study from Ritsumeikan University shows that these small repairs are key to ...

A man was attacked by a bear in Japan while using a public toilet, local media reported on Friday, in the latest incident in a spate of record-breaking encounters across the country. The 69-year-old ...

A man was attacked by a bear while using a public toilet in Japan on Friday, marking the latest incident in a wave of bear encounters in densely populated areas. The attack occurred in the Gunma ...

You have to be comfortable with a certain amount of uncertainty when stepping into a public restroom. Even if the cleaning staff is diligent in its duties, there’s no guarantee that someone who’s used ...

Having experienced the delights associated with using a smart toilet while on holiday in Japan in 2017, my wife and I promised that we would treat ourselves to one when next we revamped our bathroom.

How closely have you been following events in Japan? Try The Mainichi News Quiz for Nov. 20 to test your news knowledge. Ready? According to a recent government survey, what is the approximate ratio ...

Squats are no doubt already a staple of your strength training routine, but if your goal is to grow your quads there’s a variation that may be worth trying: the zombie squat. Much less deadly than the ...

Japan's infrastructure ministry has decided to draft guidelines on the appropriate ratio of female and male toilets in public facilities by the end of this fiscal year, aiming to shorten waiting times ...