A Japanese human washing machine, priced at £280,000 (JPY 60m), is now on display in electronics shops in Tokyo. The capsule, which cleans a person using microbubbles in 15 minutes without requiring them to move, was first unveiled last year and has attracted significant interest.
The device has been described as a hi-tech car wash for humans, ideal for those who find daily grooming exhausting. It recently gained attention after YouTuber Joey Bizinger, known as “The Anime Man,” tested it. He reported that the temperature was "perfect" and that it "lowkey feels good."
Despite the positive feedback, some observers noted that Bizinger appeared wet after exiting the machine, whereas the expectation was that it would leave users dry and ready to face the day. The machine currently focuses on washing, with no provisions for drying, brushing teeth, or skincare—areas that some potential users hope may be addressed in future iterations.
