NeoRest750 - toilet bowl for 11 000 euro

The Japanese have very high standards of hygiene and cleanliness, particularly when it comes to toilets and attending to physiological needs. Therefore, it is no surprise that they lead the world in the production of technologically advanced toilet bowls. Specifically, we are talking about the company TOTO, which celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2017 and introduced its first multifunctional toilet to the market back in 1980.

Washlet & NeoRest750

TOTO became well-known after releasing the Washlet model, an electronic toilet integrated with a bidet. The model, created in 1980, featured a multifunctional washing nozzle, proximity sensor, heated seat, proximity and pressure sensors, and automatic flushing, air freshener, and lid closing. By 2015, Washlet sales exceeded 40 million units, and the TOTO brand became firmly established as a producer of innovative toilet bowls.

NeoRest750 is one of TOTO's latest models and also one of the most expensive. Depending on the specific configuration, the price varies slightly, but it will not be cheaper than $10,000. This intelligent toilet bowl includes functions such as:

- a special glaze coating that, combined with integrated UV light, removes dirt and acts as an antibacterial agent

- Jet Flushing System, a high-speed water flushing system that uses significantly less water and removes all impurities

- universal dimensions that allow children, adults, and people with disabilities to use the toilet comfortably

- a washing system with multiple options

- automatic opening, closing, and flushing

- electrolyzed water that eliminates the need for chemical cleaners

- other features found in Washlet toilets, such as a heated seat, automatic air freshener, and manual control options

TOTO Toilets and Their Western Users

In Japan, multifunctional toilets are found not only in the homes of the wealthy but really everywhere. Of course, not every public place is equipped with flagship models costing thousands of dollars, but cheaper models can be found in shopping centers, government offices, and even schools. Japanese people have no trouble using these toilets, but for foreigners, they can be extremely difficult to operate due to the language barrier. The control panels for multifunctional toilets are usually labeled in Japanese (nihongo no hyōki taikei), which is difficult for even those with some knowledge of the language to decipher.

In 2020, the Summer Olympics will be held in Japan, attracting people from all over the world. To avoid a "toilet crisis," the Japanese toilet manufacturers' association decided to standardize the pictograms on the control panels of their devices. This should enable the use of complex toilet bowls by people who do not understand Japanese.

Ryszard Kurek