Princess Aiko's popularity sparks calls to change Japan's male-only succession law

Princess Aiko's increasing popularity is sparking discussions about changing Japan's male-only succession law. Aiko is the ...
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Human washing machine goes on sale in Japan

After wowing World Expo visitors, a human washing machine is now on sale in Japan, a company spokesperson said Friday.
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Why Human-Like Dolls And Mannequins Trigger Terror

But It’s Not. That Cold, Creeping Feeling You Get From Dolls, Robots, And Mannequins? It’s Hardwired Into Your Brain. And ...

South Korea’s aging population finds comfort, care in ‘robo-grandma’ dolls

A new wave of AI robot companions is moving beyond clinical tools to aid the elderly providing emotional support and critical reminders for meals, medication, and appointments.
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Japan’s viral ‘AI wedding’ - Is Love in the digital age changing forever?

When a 32-year-old woman from Okayama, Japan, exchanged vows this November with an artificial-intelligence partner she built ...

Clair Obscur leads the AP’s list of 2025’s top video games

It’s been a difficult year for the people who create video games, with layoffs persisting while the tech industry tries to ...