OSAKA, Japan — A “human washing machine” that cleans and dries the entire body drew large crowds when showcased at this year’s World Exposition in Osaka and will be sold to consumers by 2026, its ...

Yasuaki Aoyama, right, chairman of Japanese bath and shower equipment manufacturer Science Co., demonstrates the use of a "human washing machine" in Osaka on Dec. 16, 2025. (Kyodo) OSAKA (Kyodo) -- A ...

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At hotels in Japan, the bathing facilities usually fall into two broad categories. There might be a traditional setup, with compact shower booths where you wash off before entering a large communal ...