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Japan high-tech toilet maker eyes global throne

They are found in more than two-thirds of Japanese households and visitors to the country have marvelled at their heated seats, posterior shower jets and odour-masking function.

The "Intelligent Toilet", manufactured by TOTO, is displayed at a Tokyo showroom in 2010. For the company that has sold over 30 million high-tech toilets, global lavatory domination remains elusive, especially among shy US consumers.

But for the company that has sold over 30 million high-tech toilets, commonly known as Washlets, global lavatory domination remains elusive, especially among shy US consumers.

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