Japan's 'foreigner condo' uproar and high-tech toilet boom: Our 5 most-read stories from last week

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

Latest high-tech Japanese toilets can check health via stool analysis

Users can even receive dietary advice based on analysis of their bowel movement. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at ...

Japanese high-tech toilet seats finally take off in US after decades of strain

KITAKYUSHU -- Japanese electronic bidet toilet seats including Toto Ltd.'s flagship product Washlet are finally gaining ...
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Japan's high-stakes gamble to turn island of flowers into global chip hub

The island of Hokkaido has long been an agricultural powerhouse – now Japan is investing billions to turn it into a global hub for advanced semiconductors. More than half of Japan's dairy produce ...
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No tipping, high-tech toilets & amenities: All the ways Japanese hotels could surprise you

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 ...