From a sutra-chanting humanoid robot to automated cemeteries, technological innovation is changing how Japanese deal with funerary rituals.
As traditional family ties erode, people are opting for more affordable and convenient alternatives to conventional ceremonies and burial services.
Here's a peek into how mourning the dead is going high-tech in Japan:
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