Billions of dirty diapers end up buried or burned every year in Japan—more from seniors than babies—but a recycling breakthrough has given them a new lease on life, one hot mess at a time. A pilot ...

The restorative waters that flow into the public baths in this town near the coast of western Japan originate from hot springs more than two-thirds of a mile below ground. At the surface, before the ...

The aging Japanese population is prone to generate a substantial increase in the demand for medical devices and long-term care services. Age being one of the risk factors for urinary incontinence, ...

This picture taken on January 15, 2026 shows recycled diapers in a recycling facility in Osaki town, Kagoshima Prefecture. Agence France-Presse SHIBUSHI, Japan — Billions of dirty diapers end up ...

A pilot project in Japan is reusing the main ingredient in nappies to make new ones – Copyright AFP Philip FONG Billions of dirty diapers end up buried or burned ...

In 2024, Japan produced 9.6 billion adult diapers and incontinence pads, compared to eight billion for babies, according to the Japan Hygiene Products Industry Association. The group predicts Japan ...