To distinguish their approach to hospitality, the wordomotenashi(roughly translated as ‘selfless hospitality’) dominated Japan’s bid for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. The concept – which is being treated as a potential cultural export – is now being fused with another key export – robotics.

Omotenashi– which roughly translates as ‘selfless hospitality’ – is a complex concept; one the Japanese pride themselves on. As the 2020 Olympics approach, Japan is preparing to serve it up on a mass scale, turning to robots for help. But are androids advanced enough to emulate such a human service?

From ramen shops to sushi stands, there’s no doubt that eating out is big business in Japan. But authentic, local dining is off-limits to many foreigners due to the formidable language barrier that persists outside major cities. Could an app get tourists to pick up the chopsticks?

Swapping the passive Disney Princess for two powerful female leads has helped Disney'sFrozenbecome a global phenomenon. In Japan, where sexism prevails, the film's popularity has soared as it connects with a new generation of women.