Why Are Japanese Toilets So Technological?

If you’ve ever been to Japan or seen it on social media their toilets are like spaceships You may have noticed.

in japan high tech toilets, While it may attract the attention of visitors from around the world, it may also leave some confused.

How did these high-tech toilets come about?

It all started in 1980, Japan’s leading plumbing manufacturer Toto develops the first usable Washlet and started with its branding.

Initially washing, drying and seat heating of the back area This modest device with its functions shocked audiences when it was advertised on Japanese television two years later.

However, Japan quickly adapted to new technological developments and Toilets quickly became indispensable.

If you go to Japan today, you will probably see a toilet with the following features:

• Bidet faucet for front and rear
• Built-in air dryer
• heated seat
• Otohime (Princess of Sound)
• Deodorant and fragrance spray
• Adjustable water jet temperature and power
• Massage function
• Toilet seat that opens automatically when entering the bathroom
• Special self-cleaning technology with electrolyzed water to use less chemicals
• Water and space-saving, partially automatic flush
• Stylish and aesthetic design

Well After all these features How can they not become famous in the world? It’s impossible for people to get out!

Why do Japanese toilets have a sound function?

The toilet noise function was developed to prevent embarrassed users from constantly flushing to cover up toilet noises. Called “Otohime” in Japanese This acoustic piece references a goddess and dragon princess in Japanese mythology who lived in a palace on the seabed.

Mythology with the toilet You couldn’t reconcile it, could you? So do we, but still, the fact that it was a well-thought-out detail did not win everyone’s heart…

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