Japan launches a ¥1T physical AI initiative to deploy 10M robots by 2040, tackling labor shortages and reviving its tech ...

FamilyMart’s convenience stores, “konbini", are a staple of daily life in Japan. But a new brand called Famima is ...

Japan is packed with niche and quirky gadgets you can't buy elsewhere, and they use ingenious design to solve common problems ...

LG's striking 5.8-cu-ft flagship washer delivers fast, quiet, AI-powered cleaning and months of auto-dispensed soap, though ...

In Southeast Asia, the average share of major appliances, including refrigeration, home laundry appliances and dishwashers, held by Chinese companies increased to 20.8% in 2025 from 17% in 2020. Air ...

China’s Haier is expanding in Japan’s appliance market, where it says it overtook Panasonic to reach second place in washing machines last year — a shift that, as reported by ETNews, has some Korean ...

Shopping for a washing machine can be as time-consuming as laundry day itself. Wading through different washer types, models, and features can leave you feeling like a wayward sock—completely lost.

Japanese technology giants SoftBank Group Corp., Sony Corp. and NEC Corp. are teaming up with Honda Motor Co., Ltd. on a new artificial intelligence joint venture that has a single goal: to build a ...

When choosing a new appliance, there's a lot to think about. A more budget-friendly model may offer an immediate discount but might not boast the sophisticated features you're looking for, or last as ...