In a striking example of how technology is reshaping intimacy, a 32-year-old Japanese woman has held a wedding ceremony with her AI-generated partner. Yurina Noguchi married “Klaus”, a virtual persona she created using ChatGPT, during a traditional-style ceremony in western Japan. The groom appeared on a smartphone screen, with vows generated by AI and read aloud by a wedding planner, while augmented reality glasses were used to stage the ritual and photographs. The marriage has no legal standing, but Noguchi says the emotional bond feels real and more peaceful than past human relationships. Experts say the case reflects Japan’s growing emotional attachment to digital companions, raising ethical questions about loneliness, dependency and the future of human relationships in an AI-driven world. 


Japan Woman Marries AI ChatGPT Partner After Breaking Engagement With Fiance

A Japanese woman has staged a full wedding ceremony with her favourite AI chatbot, saying it understands her better than any human partner. In a country grappling with isolation, low birth rates her story raises a provocative question: can an artificial intelligence be a life partner, or is this a powerful mirror of modern loneliness? From doomscrolling to finding love via apps.


Tokyo bride marries her chatbot: Inside Japan's first ai wedding, real love or illusion? 

China-Japan Tensions: China has strongly criticized the Japanese Prime Minister for recent remarks on Taiwan, asserting that Tokyo has no right to interfere in the issue. Beijing reiterated its stance that Taiwan is an inseparable part of China and warned of potential sanctions against Japan for what it called “collusion” on Taiwan-related matters.


China-Japan tensions: Beijing sanctions retired Tokyo general

South Korea is witnessing a tourism boom as Chinese travelers increasingly skip Japan and choose Seoul as their destination. This surge is influenced by factors such as travel policies, affordability, and cultural attractions. Watch to explore why South Korea is becoming the top choice for Chinese tourists.

South Korea Tourism: Chinese Tourists Skip Japan, Seoul Sees Tourism Boom 

China-Japan tensions: Beijing spells out its stance on Taipei, 'entirely our affair'

With the bank of Japan set to hike interest rates again on December 19th, Bitcoin's recent selloff is expected to crash further. In this news in numbers report, we look at how Bitcoin has crashed every time the BOJ hiked rates in recent times. 


Bitcoin Crashes as Bank of Japan Set to Hike Rates Again 

China-Japan Tensions: Japanese retailers are increasingly adapting to local tastes, focusing on the preferences of local consumers rather than political considerations. Major Japanese firms are tailoring their products and services to better suit regional markets, emphasizing customer satisfaction and cultural relevance over broader geopolitical trends. 



China-Japan Tensions: Japanese Firms Prioritize Local Consumers Over Politics

Japan’s latest humanoid robot, Kaleido 9, is designed to think and adapt, demonstrating fine motor control with delicate and everyday tasks. Developed by Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Kaleido 9 features enhanced stability, a suite of sensors for environmental perception, and the ability to handle up to 18 kg- making it suitable for factory work, disaster response, and even medical settings. The robot uses AI to adapt in real time to any context, whether it’s sweeping debris, moving objects, or performing complex assembly. With a modular system for quick tool changes. 


Japan’s Kaleido 9: Robot That Thinks and Adapts 

Japan and the United States have ramped up military activity in East Asia, turning regional skies into battlegrounds as they counter a recent joint drill by China and Russia. The show of force highlights growing strategic competition and underscores Tokyo and Washington’s resolve to maintain regional stability amid rising tensions. 

Japan, U.S. Flex Military Might as East Asia Skies Turn into Battlegrounds

Japan and the U.S. have conducted counter-drills in response to joint China-Russia military exercises in East Asia. The maneuvers highlight rising regional tensions and a growing show of strength in the Indo-Pacific.

Japan, U.S. Counter China-Russia Joint Drills In East Asia

Russia has deployed TU-95 nuclear-capable bombers over the Sea of Japan and the East China Sea, with Japan responding by scrambling fighter jets to monitor the situation. The Russian bombers, escorted by Su-35 and Su-30SM fighters, flew within Japan’s Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) but did not enter sovereign airspace.


Russian & Chinese Bombers Carry Out Joint Patrol in Japan's Skies 

Russia has deployed TU-95 nuclear-capable bombers over the Sea of Japan and the East China Sea, with Japan responding by scrambling fighter jets to monitor the situation. The Russian bombers, escorted by Su-35 and Su-30SM fighters, flew within Japan’s Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ) but did not enter sovereign airspace.


Russian & Chinese Bombers Carry Out Joint Patrol in Japan's Skies

China Reveals Radio Comms With Japan Over Aerial Encounter

Russia-China drills: Russian & Chinese bombers carry out joint patrol in Japan's skies

Russia has deployed TU-95 nuclear-capable bombers over the Sea of Japan and the East China Sea, with Japan responding by scrambling fighter jets to monitor the situation. The Russian bombers, escorted by Su-35 and Su-30SM fighters, flew within Japan’s Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) but did not enter sovereign airspace.

Japan-China drills: Russian TU-95 bombers fly over Sea of Japan, East China Sea 

Russia-China drills: Russian TU-95 bombers fly over Sea of Japan, East China Sea

Japan Scrambles Jets as Russian TU-95 Bombers Patrol Sea of Japan

Japan faces one of its most alarming earthquake forecasts as experts warn of powerful future quakes capable of causing mass casualties. From the looming Nankai Trough megaquake to urban vulnerability in Tokyo, scientists say the nation must prepare for worst-case scenarios.

Japan Earthquake: Japan's Darkest Predictions: Preparing for Mass Fatalities

Japan faces one of its most alarming earthquake forecasts as experts warn of powerful future quakes capable of causing mass casualties. From the looming Nankai Trough megaquake to urban vulnerability in Tokyo, scientists say the nation must prepare for worst-case scenarios.


Dramatic CCTV footage of shaking cars, malls, and offices followed Monday’s 7.6 quake off Japan’s northern coast. With 33 injured and 90,000 evacuated, officials now issue a stark week-long alert for more strong quakes. A new government report warns that a Tokyo megaquake could kill 18,000 people and cause over $535 billion in damage. Why is Japan at such extreme risk? What does the new forecast reveal? And how close is the “big one”? Watch the full breakdown of Japan’s most chilling earthquake warning yet.


Japan megaquake warning! Tokyo could lose 18,000 lives, danger of massive tsunami

A powerful 7.6-magnitude earthquake struck 84 km ENE of Misawa, Japan, triggering strong tremors across the region. Authorities are assessing damage as emergency services remain on high alert. Join us LIVE!


Japan earthquake: PM Takaichi calls on residents to remain alert

A powerful 7.6-magnitude earthquake struck 84 km ENE of Misawa, Japan, triggering strong tremors across the region. Authorities are assessing damage as emergency services remain on high alert.

Japan Tsunami: Massive 7.6-Magnitude Quake Slams Japan, At Least 23 Injured

A powerful 7.6-magnitude earthquake has struck off Japan’s northern coast, prompting an urgent tsunami warning. Authorities say waves up to three meters could hit parts of Hokkaido, Aomori, and Iwate. Residents along the coastline are being urged to move to higher ground immediately. Here’s the latest on the quake, the tsunami threat, and safety measures now underway.

Japan Issues Tsunami Warning After Massive 7.6 Earthquake Hits Northern Coast 

Two powerful militaries, China and Japan, nearly came to confrontation in the skies over the Western Pacific. Japan has claimed that Chinese fighter jets had aimed their radar at Japanese military aircraft in two 'dangerous' incidents near the Okinawa islands, an account Beijing has disputed. Tune into 


China-Japan Push Region to Brink of All-Out War

Japanese Meteorological Agency says a powerful earthquake struck off the coast of northern Japan, triggering a tsunami alert. The agency said the magnitude 7.2 quake struck off the coast of Hokkaido, near the coastal city of Aomori with an epicenter about 50 kilometers (about 30 miles) below the sea surface.


Breaking: Japan issues tsunami alert as 7. 6 magnitude earthquake hits off northern coast

Japan said on Sunday that Chinese fighter jets had aimed their radar at Japanese military aircraft in two "dangerous" incidents near Japan's Okinawa islands, an account Beijing disputed.

Japan and China Engage in Dangerous Military Encounters in the East China Sea

China vs Japan: Japan said on Sunday that Chinese fighter jets had aimed their radar at Japanese military aircraft in two "dangerous" incidents near Japan's Okinawa islands, an account Beijing disputed.


China-Japan tensions: Japan accuses Chinese jets of radar 'lock' near Okinawa, China refutes claim

French President Emmanuel Macron visited Beijing for a strategic EU–China meeting with President Xi Jinping. The visit included high-level talks on economic cooperation, global issues, and diplomatic engagement. Macron also took part in sightseeing with Xi, reflecting both formal diplomacy and cultural exchange between the two nations.

Emmanuel Macron Looking For A New Partnership With Xi Jinping?

The Japan Coast Guard reports a standoff with Chinese vessels in contested waters, heightening regional tensions. Authorities are monitoring the situation closely as both sides navigate maritime boundaries, sovereignty claims, and international security concerns.


China-Japan Tensions: Japan Coast Guard Reports Standoff with Chinese Vessels

Japan has just taken the idea of convenience to a new level with a machine that feels almost out of sci-fi movies and cartoons we all loved as kids. Japanese company Science Inc. has begun selling what it calls the Mirai Human Washing Machine, a full-body automatic bath pod that washes, rinses and dries a person without needing to lift even one finger. The design made a splash at the Osaka World Expo earlier this year. Now with its formal launch, it entered the market as a real product you can actually use, provided you have access to one — and a very deep wallet.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/fake-news-alert-pakistani-propoganda-accounts-try-to-use-ai-to-smear-army-chief-and-drag-wion-into-it-1764316925034">Fake news alert: Pakistani propaganda accounts try to use AI to smear Indian Army Chief and drag WION into it</a><h2>Lazy shower: How it works</h2>The pod looks a bit like a cross between a tanning capsule and a capsule hotel bed. You step inside, settle into a reclined seat, and the door seals behind you. Then the machine gets to work, using streams of microscopic bubbles to clean the body down to the pores. Dirt, oil and dead skin lift away while the user lies back listening to soft music. The system even dries you before you step out, so the whole routine takes around fifteen minutes from start to finish.<h2>Wash your mind and body</h2>Science Inc. isn't pitching this machine as just a high-tech shower. Company spokeswoman Sachiko Maekura says the Mirai is meant to wash the body and that it "washes the soul". To back that claim, the pod is packed with sensors that track heart rate and other vitals, stepping in to slow or stop the process if it detects stress, panic or anything that looks medically risky.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/when-will-i-get-my-tax-refund-will-it-be-delayed-cbdt-says-it-will-be-given-on-1764144921904">When will I get my tax refund? Will it be delayed? CBDT says it will&nbsp;be&nbsp;given on...</a>It’s not an entirely new idea. A prototype "human washing machine" drew crowds at the 1970 Osaka Expo, and Science chairman Yasuaki Aoyama remembers seeing it as a child. Half a century later, he revived the concept with modern hardware, and the updated version was one of the most talked-about attractions of Expo 2025. That enthusiasm convinced the company to build it for real.<h2>How much is it? Where can I buy the automatic shower pod?</h2>The first-generation Mirai isn't meant for homes. At roughly 60 million yen — about 385,000 dollars — it's aimed squarely at luxury hotels, spas, resorts and theme parks. Science Inc. says it will only produce 40 to 50 units to start, each hand-built. One hotel has already placed the first order, and several more buyers are lined up."As the technology advances and mass production becomes more feasible, a more affordable home model may be released," said the company.

Japan’s Science Inc. has launched the Mirai Human Washing Machine, a full-body bath pod that washes, rinses and dries you automatically in 15 minutes. Here's all you need to know about this machine that's straight out of sci-fi.

Japan has just taken the idea of convenience to a new level with a machine that feels almost out of sci-fi movies and cartoons we all loved as kids. Japanese company Science Inc. has begun selling what it calls the Mirai Human Washing Machine, a full-body automatic bath pod that washes, rinses and dries a person without needing to lift even one finger. The design made a splash at the Osaka World Expo earlier this year. Now with its formal launch, it entered the market as a real product you can actually use, provided you have access to one — and a very deep wallet. Also read | Fake news alert: Pakistani propaganda accounts try to use AI to smear Indian Army Chief and drag WION into it Lazy shower: How it works The pod looks a bit like a cross between a tanning capsule and a capsule hotel bed. You step inside, settle into a reclined seat, and the door seals behind you. Then the machine gets to work, using streams of microscopic bubbles to clean the body down to the pores. Dirt, oil and dead skin lift away while the user lies back listening to soft music. The system even dries you before you step out, so the whole routine takes around fifteen minutes from start to finish. Wash your mind and body Science Inc. isn't pitching this machine as just a high-tech shower. Company spokeswoman Sachiko Maekura says the Mirai is meant to wash the body and that it "washes the soul". To back that claim, the pod is packed with sensors that track heart rate and other vitals, stepping in to slow or stop the process if it detects stress, panic or anything that looks medically risky. Also read | When will I get my tax refund? Will it be delayed? CBDT says it will be given on... It’s not an entirely new idea. A prototype "human washing machine" drew crowds at the 1970 Osaka Expo, and Science chairman Yasuaki Aoyama remembers seeing it as a child. Half a century later, he revived the concept with modern hardware, and the updated version was one of the most talked-about attractions of Expo 2025. That enthusiasm convinced the company to build it for real. How much is it? Where can I buy the automatic shower pod? The first-generation Mirai isn't meant for homes. At roughly 60 million yen — about 385,000 dollars — it's aimed squarely at luxury hotels, spas, resorts and theme parks. Science Inc. says it will only produce 40 to 50 units to start, each hand-built. One hotel has already placed the first order, and several more buyers are lined up. "As the technology advances and mass production becomes more feasible, a more affordable home model may be released," said the company.

Japan’s Science Inc. has launched the Mirai Human Washing Machine, a full-body bath pod that washes, rinses and dries you automatically in 15 minutes. Here's all you need to know about this machine that's straight out of sci-fi.

Japan's new human washing machine is here, but the price will hurt your soul more than it cleans your skin

A Japanese government official has denied a recent report claiming that Donald Trump asked Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi during a phone call to avoid provoking China over Taiwan.


China-Japan tensions: Japan denies report of Trump told PM not to provoke China

China-Japan tensions: Reports suggest Trump told Takaichi to lower volume on Taiwan

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