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Yamada Launches ‘Mirai’ Human Washing Machine at ¥60 Million as Osaka Hotel Becomes First Buyer

The 2.3-meter capsule uses warm-water microbubbles to deliver a full wash‑plus‑dry in about 15 minutes, recording users’ pulse and other basic health data.

Overview

  • Yamada Holdings has moved the expo-shown concept into commercial sale, targeting hospitality and care settings at launch.
  • The list price is ¥60 million (about €326,000), with an initial plan to sell roughly 50 units.
  • The first reported buyer is an Osaka hotel that intends to offer the service to guests, according to the company.
  • Users lie in a 2.3-meter capsule that fills with warm water and ultrafine microbubbles for cleaning, followed by automatic drying.
  • Embedded sensors log basic health data, including pulse, as music and images play for relaxation during the cycle.