Toto is a leading Japanese manufacturer of bathroom ceramic ware, with
annual worldwide sales of around $5 bn. One of its best-selling ranges is
the Washlet lavatory, priced at up to $5,000 and used in most Japanese
homes.Although Toto claims that its Washlet toilet uses less water than
the average model, one factor that may delay its penetration into Europe
is its need for an electrical socket for installation, as these are prohibited
in bathrooms by most European building regulations.