Upon arrival at Japan’s Henn na Hotel, you are greeted by a pair of receptionists nodding from behind the front desk as you check in at a tablet. A quiet grace emanates from their serene smiles, confident gaze, and perfect porcelain skin.
Say “good evening,” and they may blink. Ask for the weather report, and they may reply, “Tomorrow’s weather is fine and 25C.”
They wear pristine white uniforms, blue silk scarves, and white caps that sit perfectly atop their glossy black bobs. They speak several languages. They are not actually humans but surprisingly realistic-looking humanoid robots.
If that sounds strange, the hotel chain is aware: After all, “henn na” does mean
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