AUTO SQUARE

Although not as common overseas, the shower toilet (or super toilet) has permeated Japanese society, to the point that over 50% of all Japanese households are said to be fitted with a shower toilet, including many public toilets. Those who are yet to experience the shower toilet are missing out on an experience which has been likened to the switch from black and white televisions to colour televisions: once you try it you won't be able to go back to a normal toilet again.

The shower toilet is essentially a sophisticated bidet toilet, where a nozzle extends from underneath the toilet seat to release a stream of water to wash the necessary areas of the user.

Most models will allow the user to adjust the water pressure and temperature, while high end shower toilets provide vibrating and pulsating jets of water, with some mixing soap with the water to improve the cleaning process. Blow driers, with temperature adjustability, are also a commonly found feature used to dry the regions washed.

Other features include heated seats, and automatic lids which open and close according to proximity sensors. Latest models feature intelligent sensors that can detect whether a person is standing facing the toilet, in which case both the lid and seat are raised simultaneously, or if the user is standing facing away from the toilet, in which case only the lid is automatically raised.

Some also memorize the times the toilet is used and warm the seat only during times when the toilet is most likely to be used based on historic usage patterns. Future additions are likely to include built in medical sensors which measure the blood sugar content of the urine, and also measure pulse, blood pressure, and body fat content of the user. Voice-operated toilets are said to be under development.

The shower toilet lessens, and even erdicates, the need for toilet paper so is ecologically friendly, and is also a great relief for those who suffer from hemorrhoids.The shower toilet can be fitted onto most pre-existing toilets with minimal time and effort, so why not consider this hygienic, unique, and ecological item for your next purchase from Japan.

General Features:

-Automatic Flush

-Self Opening/Closing Lid

-Warm Water with Temperature Control

-Heated Seat with Temperature Control

-Warm Air Dryer with Temperature Control

-Automatic Air Purifier/Deodorizer

-Massage Feature

-Remote Control System

-Automatic Self Cleaining Water Nozzle

General Price Range:

20,000 yen - 110,000 yen

Where to find?:

http://www.yodobashi.com/

http://www.yamada-denkiweb.com

*The item requires a transformer and a power plug converter to be used outside Japan. Also, the size of the toilet seat must be checked for matching.