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Daily Wellness – Good Health Starts on the Toilet
Japan’s healthcare system is among the best in the world – and is also one of the most efficient. Unlike most other countries, the Japanese healthcare system focuses on preventative care. As such, there are more opportunities for health screenings and checkups. Japanese sanitary expert TOTO is contributing to this understanding of healthcare by launching a new wellness toilet in Japan in 2025. In addition to established WASHLET features like the heated seat, automatic lid, odour absorption and intimate cleansing functionality, the wellness toilet visually analyses the stool: Optical sensors and smart technology scan the stool, analysing its shape, colour and quantity according to defined standards like the Bristol Stool Form Scale*. It then transmits these details to an app. Users receive simple tips on healthy nutrition and lifestyle habits to promote good intestinal health based on this analysis. The combination of wellness toilet and lifestyle advice app is a
technological innovation still in its infancy outside of Japan.
*The Bristol Stool Form Scale is a clinical evaluation tool that allows medical professionals to categorize the shape and consistency of human stool. It is used to document and evaluate the amount of time required to pass through the intestines and can provide information on potential digestive issues.
Health Checkup in Your Private Bath
Many people are concerned about their intestinal health. Until now, it has been impossible to detect irregularities in this area and seek prompt medical attention with tech like smartwatches, for example. Despite people’s increased interest in intestinal health, tracking objective data on their digestion and stool has proven tedious and difficult. Intuitive and simple for people of all ages to use, the app easily and continuously monitors people’s health in the privacy of their own bathrooms without requiring them to enter complicated details.
Innovative Combination of Hygiene, Design and Digital Healthcare
The product is an innovative combination of hygiene, design and digital healthcare that naturally supports people’s everyday habits while helping them keep an eye on their intestinal health.
TOTO is known around the world as a pioneer of advanced sanitary solutions. Introduced in the 1980s, WASHLET has already transformed the lives of millions – and is currently on the rise in Europe as well. More and more people are appreciating the comfort and hygiene that comes with using warm water to clean the intimate areas.
