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Hiroshima Daily Life

HIROSHIMA, JAPAN - APRIL 5: A Unitree Go2 quadrupedal robot, decked out in festive red and orange ribbons, takes a leash-led stroll through the streets of Hiroshima, Japan, on April 5, 2026. While this high-tech 'pet' is a product of Chinese innovation, its presence in Japan highlights a massive 2.4 trillion yen domestic market for service robotics, where 'companion bots' are rapidly moving from sci-fi novelties to everyday urban fixtures to help bridge the gap in the nation's shrinking, aging workforce. (Photo by Artur Widak/NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#13541259
Date Taken	5 April 2026
Location	N/A
Photographer	Artur Widak/NurPhoto
Category	Human Interest
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Artur Widak/NurPhoto

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