Many people know that Japanese toilets are very different from those in the rest of the world. In fact, if you ever go to Japan and are not familiar with them, you may have a hard time knowing how they work. Well, the Asian country now wants to carry out another hygiene innovation, but even more picturesque this time: a human washing machine. And it’s already on sale.
It must be taken into account that it is not something that resembles one, but that its own creators, the creatives of the company Science Co., have named it more or less that way. Mirai Human Washing Machineis his full name. It may look like a gadget straight out of an eccentric sci-fi movie, but those responsible think it’s the future.
The human washing machine, on sale in Japan
Of the number of robots, gadgets and inventions that have been shown At the recent Expo 2025 Osaka-Kansai, one product has attracted more attention than any other: a human washing machine. It is something that had been being designed for some time, but half by surprise, its creators have taken advantage of the international technological event to announce that it is now on sale.
Of course, in a limited way. To begin with, it is difficult to think that the majority of Japanese people can buy one. First of all, for the price. The invention has begun to be marketed for 60 million yen. Which in exchange would be about 360,000 euros, more or less. Furthermore, its cumbersome finish does not seem appropriate for the generally small Japanese houses.
That is to say, it seems that the objective is for the human washing machine to have a defined destination: hotels, spa centers and other places of this type. They are probably the ones who can and want to make such an investment. It is very possible that the innovative nature of the novelty could serve as an attraction to also help attract customers, who knows.
At least, for now. Because Science Co. believes that one day human washing machines (wash, dry, relaxsays their slogan) will be everywhere. It will be in the distant future, perhaps, but they will end up being imposed out of pure convenience. You will only need to press a button and the appliance will ensure that you come out even cleaner than during a traditional shower.
One invention, many uses
Basically, the Japanese human washing machine works in a simple way. The user lies inside a transparent capsule that resembles a cross between a futuristic bathtub and a cryogenization capsule. Once inside, the device begins a cycle of about 15 minutes that includes several phases, from bubble washing to air drying. With music included.
It is true that at first it may seem like an eccentricity, and perhaps it is, but the benefits that it may one day have for the elderly or people with mobility problems cannot be ignored.