Everyday acts of care—tightening a loose hinge, patching up a wall, or simply moving a crate—may seem mundane. But a new ...

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Everyday acts of care—tightening a loose hinge, patching up a wall, or simply moving a crate—may seem mundane. But a new study from Ritsumeikan University shows that these small repairs are key to ...

A man was attacked by a bear while using a public toilet in Japan on Friday, marking the latest incident in a wave of bear encounters in densely populated areas. The attack occurred in the Gunma ...

Lots of people have heard about the awesome tech in Japanese toilets. But what about their public toilets? 2025 lookback: ...

A man was attacked by a bear in Japan while using a public toilet, local media reported on Friday, in the latest incident in a spate of record-breaking encounters across the country. The 69-year-old ...

References to toilet gods are found and heard in the cultures of many countries around the world. In many countries, toilets ...

Tourists have been warned a popular travel destination has seen a rise in bear attacks. In Japan, a record number of 230 people have been killed or injured by bears since April this year. Of these, 13 ...

SINGAPORE: Sections of Circle Line tunnels serving Mountbatten, Dakota and Paya Lebar stations will be partially closed for nearly three months in early 2026 for strengthening works, following a ...

Why are there Buddhas hidden in some Shinto shrines? Why do temples and shrines often share the same grounds? These sacred spaces have a compelling history. Keep an eye out for common features at ...

Passengers faced an uncomfortable wait for their flights at one of the world's busiest airports on Friday, with up to 70% of the toilets at Tokyo International Airport's Terminal 2 reportedly blocked.