If so, you could be in luck. A showerhead manufacturer in Japan has developed a "human washing machine," a pod that can wash and dry a person in 15 minutes. Though the futuristic machine is still ...

OSAKA--A futuristic “human washing machine” that caused a stir at the 1970 Japan World Exposition has undergone a 21st century makeover for the Osaka Kansai Expo in April. The original ...

When you go down to the first floor, you will see the 'Future Human Washing Machine' on prominent display. The Mirai Ningen Washing Machine is a fully automatic machine that washes the body ...

A fully automatic washing machine capable of providing maximum user convenience since it requires minimal human intervention ...

During the preview, an event was held in which Governor Yoshimura Hirofumi of Osaka entered the ' Future Human Washing Machine,' so I went to photograph the event. This is the Future Human Washing ...

Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru attended the opening ceremony for the Osaka Expo on April 12 along with Emperor Naruhito ...

Unpleasant? Sure. Risky for your health? Certainly not. Unfortunately, your washing machine can pose serious health risks that you are likely totally unaware of, but a simple solution can remedy ...

An evolved version of the "human washing machine," which attracted attention at the Osaka Expo 55 years ago, was also unveiled, with Osaka Gov. Hirofumi Yoshimura trying it out for himself.

An unreliable washing machine can throw a big wrinkle into your everyday life. In fact, reliability is the factor that CR members are most likely to deem very important when weighing their next ...

Osaka Gov. Hirofumi Yoshimura, right, tests out the "human washing machine of the future" in Osaka's Konohana Ward, March 23, 2025. (Mainichi/Yuichi Nakagawa) OSAKA -- Prior to the start of the ...