*”WASHLET” is a trademark or registered trademark of TOTO LTD.
The “Welcome to Japan” website provides an overview of toilet culture in Japan, how to use the TOTO WASHLET, TOTO’s history and technology, and TOTO’s sales outlets in various countries.
The outline below shows how to use the WASHLET, a sophisticated product that leads to user comfort through three steps (“hi,” “fu,” and “mi”) exemplified in the esthetic awareness reflected in a calligraphy demonstration by a calligrapher that captures the elegance of Japanese culture.
Chapter1
(00:15-00:28)
“Tashinami,” a word that expresses the flow and sophistication of water
Along with the calligrapher demonstration, the video shows how the word “tashinami” is drawn on writing paper that evokes water.
Chapter2
(00:29-00:47)
Step 1: “hi”
Clean your bottom with hot water after relieving yourself
The character for “arai” (wash) is introduced, followed by footage of the “arau” (wash) button of the WASHLET being pressed and the WASHLET in motion.
Chapter3
(00:48-01:04)
Step 2: “hu”
Stop the water flow
The character for “tome” (stop) is introduced followed by footage of the “tome” (stop the water flow) button of the WASHLET being pressed and the WASHLET operation coming to a halt.
Chapter4
(01:05-01:22)
Step 3: “mi”
Flush the toilet
The character for “nagashi” (flush) is introduced followed by footage of the “nagasu” (flush) button of the WASHLET being pressed and the flushing of the toilet.