This announcement comes after the initial unveiling of the device at the World Expo in Osaka earlier this year.
This capsule allows the user to lie on a comfortable seat, then the capsule closes to begin the cleaning process using ultra-fine bubbles capable of reaching pores and removing dirt, oils, and dead skin cells. After washing is complete, the capsule rinses and dries the body, while playing relaxing music to increase relaxation.
According to company spokeswoman Sachiko Mikura, the device “not only washes the body, but also washes the soul.” Sensors in the device monitor the user’s vital signs to ensure the highest levels of safety.
The idea for this device goes back to developing an old concept that first appeared at the Osaka Expo in 1970 through Sanyo Electric, then Yasuaki Oyama, head of the science department, revived the idea using modern technologies. The device has returned to being one of the main attractions at the Osaka 2025 Expo, which encouraged the company to offer it commercially.
The capsule is characterized by its large size that allows for comfortable lying down, with a length of 2.5 meters, a width of one meter, and a height of 2.6 meters. The capsule relies on a technology already used in Japanese bathrooms and beauty salons, with additional development that ensures continuous monitoring of the user’s health status.
However, the price represents the biggest obstacle to the spread of this device, as it will be launched on the market at a price of up to 60 million yen (approximately $385,000). For this reason, the company is targeting luxury health resorts, high-end hotels, hot springs, and tourist centers, rather than home use.
