Actually, yes you can. A couple years ago Japanese toilet hyper scientists Toto had released the “washlet” for American homes a couple of years ago. No longer do the Japanese have the opportunity to have a clean bum; it is now America’s turn. However, as I mentioned before this isn’t anything new, so why hasn’t this caught on? I am in despair people of Japanator; we must move away from our old fashion toilets to their cyborg brethren.
First of all the washlet has a bidet spray that cleans you so that you don’t need to use toilet paper anymore; though most people still use it even with a bidet. Warm seats, warm air, a remote control, odor remover—what’s not to love? About 60% of Japan have a washlet in their home, yet only about .000005% percent of America has one; by my accounts of course.
Americans don’t care about toilets; and American’s don’t care about pooing either. We need to get over this, so that we can move forward and evolve. Though evolving will set you back about $400, but I’m sure your butt will thank you later. Take a look at washlet’s wonderful website for more information. You can be sure that Japanator’s office will have one of these bad boys in it; well, once we get an office.
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$400 is pretty much the entry price for a Toto seat. However I've seen them at Tokyu Hands for as little as $100 and it wasn't discounted. I'm guessing that is just one reason why they haven't caught on in the state.
Heck, I love using the Toto when I visit my Inlaws but I'm still not spending $400 on one.
Maybe my wife can pick one up on her next visit. I'm sure that will be a real hit when she goes through US Customs.. (^_^)