Japan's famously high-tech toilets are getting a new upgrade: sound-masking devices designed to cover up the less melodic realities of public restrooms. These gadgets, often called Otohime, or "Sound ...

Devices that conceal unwanted noises are the next frontier in advanced toilet technology. Would you like some peaceful birdsong, or perhaps a burst of artillery fire? Donna Burke, who moved to Japan ...

Public toilets in Japan are famous for a reason. This video explains what sets them apart from the rest of the world. Cleanliness, technology, and respect for users all play a role. A small detail ...

In public places across Japan, older floor-level toilets still appear with some regularity. They sit low to the ground, set ...

Step into any public restroom stall in Japan and you’re likely to be enveloped in a soundscape. No, not that kind. It’s the babble of running water, perhaps peppered with cheerful tweets and birdsong, ...