TOTO announced that cumulative shipments of its Washlet bidet toilet seats surpassed 70 million units in November 2025, 45 years after the product’s launch. Overseas sales continue to expand, supported by increased exposure among visitors to Japan and heightened global interest in hygiene after the pandemic. The pace of shipments has accelerated in recent years, with production now spanning factories in Japan, China, Malaysia, and Thailand. Source: TOTO
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