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Entdecken Sie individuelle Einblicke in die Produktwelt von TOTO und das Leben und Arbeiten in einem japanischen Konzern.

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Brand & Interesting Facts

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24/07/2024

The five most common WASHLET® myths

People say all sorts of things about WASHLET®. Like “shower toilets aren’t hygienic” or “WASHLET® is expensive to maintain”. We’d like to clear up the five most common myths and correct these misconceptions once and for all.

Hygiene & Sustainability

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24/07/2024

Saving water in the bathroom – four helpful tips

Summers are getting hotter, and resources are becoming scarcer. Everything in our everyday lives is more expensive – electricity, food and even drinking water. As such, saving water is increasingly important. We have five useful tips to help you save water without feeling like you’re sacrificing comfort. You’ll help the environment – and your pocketbook.

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Culture & Lifestyle

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03/07/2024

Taking Tea in London

TOTO’s exhibition, Technology Meets Tradition, continues throughout summer months in the London showroom where both a Zen garden and Japanese Tea house coexist alongside the latest bathroom innovation and technology from TOTO. Visit and be inspired!

Bath & Wellness

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12/06/2024

WASHLET® and the age-appropriate bathroom

Many people may not be ready to think about an age-appropriate bathroom – and would rather put that off for a later time. Age-appropriate bathrooms aren’t about comfort and hygiene alone. Even younger people can suddenly find themselves experiencing physical limitations, e.g. after an operation, an injury, or even “just” a pinched nerve. We’ll describe all the benefits of an “age-appropriate” bathroom and prove that these kinds of spaces can even look great.

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22/05/2024

A Japanese garden at TOTO in London

Zen gardens are a fascinating feature of Japanese culture and this summer TOTO celebrates this venerable tradition at a special exhibition at our London showroom. Designed by Emi Morita, a Japanese landscape designer, the installation will be available to visit from 20 May - 31 July 2024. Alongside the garden there will be a unique Japanese Tea House designed by London based architects Squire & Partners.

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01/05/2024

Descaling WASHLET®

WASHLET® owners know how great it feels to use the warm water cleansing feature. It’s necessary to descale WASHLET® regularly to keep it working perfectly over the long term – just like your coffeemaker. We’ll explain how this works.

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Bath & Wellness

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10/04/2024

The new NEOREST WX model –perfection and luxury in the bath

TOTO is taking the latest generation of WASHLET® one step further with the new NEOREST WX. The Japanese sensibility for cleanliness and hygiene is reflected in this new collection, inspired by the leitmotif: Perfection and luxury in the bath.

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20/03/2024

Kaizen

People tend to strive for perfection – but this often includes pointing out other people’s inaccuracies and justifying one’s own mistakes. It’s different in Japan. People see perfection as a process, not a result. This powerful idea is expressed in the concept of “kaizen”.

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Hygiene & Sustainability

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28/02/2024

Is WASHLET® suitable for children?

When I attend events and Japanese-themed evenings, people often ask me whether or not WASHLET® is right for children. The short answer: yes, for sure! Read my personal story to learn why WASHLET® is especially great for children.

Bath & Wellness

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07/02/2024

What you always wanted to know about WASHLET® - but didn’t dare ask

There might be some questions that you’ve been too shy to ask – maybe on the topic of intimate cleansing or other questions about WASHLET®. Petra Sujatta has the answers.

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17/01/2024

Japan, omotenashi and WASHLET®

The standards of hygiene in Japan are especially high – and these come from the country’s strong distinctive culture of bathing and cleanliness. But this isn’t the only reason. Omotenashi, another essential part of Japanese culture, is just as important.

Bath & Wellness

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27/12/2023

Life Anew – a new attitude towards life

Life Anew- it’s more than just the name of our blog. It’s the guiding principle behind every product TOTO makes. But what does Life Anew mean exactly?

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05/12/2023

Hygiene and shower toilets – what to look for when you buy

You have decided to buy a shower toilet or a toilet with bidet function? Now it's a matter of choosing the right product to ensure that all requirements are met, especially with regard to the best hygiene. We'll show you what's really important here.

Hygiene & Sustainability

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25/10/2023

The touch-free guest bathroom

You’re finally ready and your place looks lovely. You’ve set the table, polished the glasses, prepared the meal, opened the wine, poured water in carafes. Once all this is done, the final thing to check before everyone arrives is the guest bathroom. Is it clean? Are there enough hand towels? What about toilet paper? Everything should be especially clean and hygienic to ensure that everyone feels comfortable and would be happy to return.

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Brand & Interesting Facts

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25/10/2023

The unique TOKYO TOILET PROJECT

TOTO showed their true colours as a pioneer in innovative concepts and products for public toilets in their collaboration on the unique Nippon Foundation project, the TOKYO TOILET PROJECT. Find out more about Nippon Foundation’s THE TOKYO TOILET project and the role TOTO and WASHLET® play in it.

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Bath & Wellness

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25.10.2023

What is WASHLET®, anyway?

Maybe you’ve asked yourself: What is WASHLET® exactly? Put simply: It’s a shower toilet, a toilet with a bidet feature, or you may have heard it referred to as “the Japanese toilet”. But it’s much more than just that. Why? Keep reading to learn more.

Hygiene & Sustainability

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25.10.2023

The touch-free guest bathroom

You’re finally ready and your place looks lovely. You’ve set the table, polished the glasses, prepared the meal, opened the wine, poured water in carafes. Once all this is done, the final thing to check before everyone arrives is the guest bathroom. Is it clean? Are there enough hand towels? What about toilet paper? Everything should be especially clean and hygienic to ensure that everyone feels comfortable and would be happy to return.

Frau läuft in ein öffentliches Toilettenhaus Toilettenhaus_in_gelborangelila.jpg

Brand & Interesting Facts

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25.10.2023

The unique TOKYO TOILET PROJECT

TOTO showed their true colours as a pioneer in innovative concepts and products for public toilets in their collaboration on the unique Nippon Foundation project, the TOKYO TOILET PROJECT. Find out more about Nippon Foundation’s THE TOKYO TOILET project and the role TOTO and WASHLET® play in it.

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