The birth of WASHLET
The beginning of the warm
water self-cleaning culture
1980
1983
First overseas expansion of WASHLET
After six years, the culture of self-cleaning with warm water is showing steady growth throughout the world.
1986
1 Million WASHLET sold
Launches QUEEN as the first WASHLET
integrated toilet
integrated toilet
1987
The birth of NEOREST as the next
generation of toilets with hygiene
1993
Develops PULSATING and OSCILLATING CLEANING
for a comfortable feeling whilst cleaning
for a comfortable feeling whilst cleaning
1993
First sales of WASHLET in China
1994
Develops CEFIONTECT
Ultra-smooth ceramic bowl which leaves nowhere for waste to cling
Ultra-smooth ceramic bowl which leaves nowhere for waste to cling
1997
10 Million WASHLET sold
1998
The birth of WASHLET Apricot
with WONDER WAVE
1999
Develops AUTO ENERGY SAVER.
WASHLET learns your bathroom habits automatically to conserve electricity
WASHLET learns your bathroom habits automatically to conserve electricity
2001
Develops RIMLESS and TORNADO FLUSH.
360 degree cleaning power reaches entire surface using less water
360 degree cleaning power reaches entire surface using less water
2002
Develops AUTO OPEN/CLOSE LID and AUTO FLUSH.
Easy to use and comfortable for everyone anytime
Easy to use and comfortable for everyone anytime
2003
20 Million WASHLET sold
In Japan WASHLET is becoming increasingly popular, not only in public locations such as hotels and commercial facilities, but also on transportation eg. Trains and airplane.
2005
Launches NEOREST SE/LE
2010
30 Million WASHLET sold
Develops EWATER for WAND
WAND is always kept clean with EWATER
WAND is always kept clean with EWATER
2011
2012
Develops ACTILIGHT
Cleaning technology with photocatalytic glaze
Cleaning technology with photocatalytic glaze
2014
40 Million WASHLET sold
2015
The birth of NEOREST NX
as the global flagship model
2017
Develops AIR-IN WONDER WAVE
Combining ecology and a more comfortable way of self-cleaning.
Combining ecology and a more comfortable way of self-cleaning.
2017
"WASHLET is the world's No.1 brand of electric toilet seats with bidet functions "*
Euromonitor International Limited; in terms of sales volume based on the custom research conducted in July 2019-September 2019 in the countries that account for more than 87% share of the global electric toilet seats with bidet functions in 2018.* This is a certification of 2018.
2018
50 Million WASHLET sold
2019
Develops EWATER for UNDER SEAT
UNDER SEAT is always kept clean with EWATER
UNDER SEAT is always kept clean with EWATER
2022