American films continued to be abundantly produced, and longstanding animation director Don Bluth released the science ...

Japan, home to one of the world's most rapidly ageing populations, is facing a severe social challenge: a growing dementia crisis coupled with a critical shortage of human caregivers. To tackle this, ...

From demonstrating its rescue capabilities during disasters to busting a move and serving up drinks, the latest advances in humanoid robot technology are on full display at this year’s International ...

A deputy chief of Thailand's police, left, meets in Bangkok on Nov. 24, 2025, with people related to a Thai girl allegedly trafficked to Japan at age 12 and currently being cared for in the country.

Thai police said Monday that they have obtained an arrest warrant for a mother who allegedly left her 12-year-old daughter working illegally at a massage parlor in Tokyo on charges of human ...

Japan, home to the world's fastest-aging population, is turning to robots to help fill a massive care gap. By 2040, the nation is projected to face a shortfall of 570,000 caregivers, a crisis driving ...

A nationwide survey in Japan shows divides in acceptance of home-care robots. Surprisingly, openness and trust, rather than age, determine whether people are willing to let robots into their homes and ...

Human remains found in Japan have been identified as those of a 6-year-old girl missing since the massive earthquake and tsunami of 2011, police said Friday. The disaster killed 15,900 people, with ...

As labor shortages and operational challenges intensify across the retail sector, Seven-Eleven has continued to invest in automation and labor-saving technologies. This partnership builds upon those ...

TOKYO—Monkey D. Luffy is a rubber-bodied pirate who battles tyrannical governments as he and his motley crew sail across the ocean. In recent months, young protesters in Asia, Europe and the U.S. have ...

China has embarked on a campaign to use more robots in its factories, transforming its manufacturing industries and becoming the dominant maker. By Meaghan Tobin and Keith Bradsher Meaghan Tobin ...

Top Japanese girl band AKB48 have released a single created using AI, after it proved more popular with fans than a rival song written by famed J-pop producer Yasushi Akimoto. As part of a songwriting ...