Japan's High-Tech Toilets Gain Global Popularity

From luxury homes to public restrooms, advanced bidet toilets are becoming an international trend, driven by celebrity endorsements and pandemic-era hygiene concerns.

• Over 80% of Japanese homes feature advanced bidet toilets with warm seats and precision spray technology.
• International sales of Japanese bidet toilets, led by TOTO, have doubled since 2012, with significant growth in the U.S.
• Celebrities like Drake and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez have publicly endorsed these high-tech toilets.
• The pandemic spurred demand for bidet toilets as an alternative to toilet paper amid shortages.
• U.S. brands like Kohler are entering the market with smart toilets featuring voice control and advanced functions.

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