Japan's famously high-tech toilets are getting a new upgrade: sound-masking devices designed to cover up the less melodic ...

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 ...

Japan is full of surprises for first-time visitors! From high-tech toilets to quiet trains and unique cultural customs, these ...

Devices that conceal unwanted noises are the next frontier in advanced toilet technology. Would you like some peaceful ...

As Japan plays host to a record influx of tourists, one of the country's more private attractions -- the high-tech toilet -- is becoming a must-have in luxury bathrooms worldwide. The Barron's news ...

Upscale consumers who demand a lifestyle of luxury are increasingly looking for ways to add indulgence to the loo. California-based NeoMetro’s Urban Metro design epitomizes this movement. The Urban ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Every developed nation has a unique approach to creating electronic products, but Japan's innovation and creativity take it to the next level.

The toilets, which Reimer is putting in every unit, have a bidet, seat heater and dryer that are controlled by a remote. A 193-unit apartment complex in west Omaha is home to something new — in every ...