> - a combined washer/dryer blackbox where dirty clothes go in and clean, dry clothes come out These exist and seem to be the standard laundry device in Japan

> - a combined washer/dryer blackbox where dirty clothes go in and clean, dry clothes come out These exist and seem to be the standard laundry device in Japan from my (limited) experience. Any time I've used them my clothes come out quite damp, and an air drying step is required.