By Peter.
The futuristic pod that had millions lining up at Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai is officially real: Japanese company Science Co. has begun selling the Usoyaro Human Washer — a full-body cleansing capsule where you lie down, close the lid, and get gently washed like laundry (minus the spin cycle), complete with mood music and vital-sign monitoring.
How It Works
- You lie fully clothed (or unclothed) inside the sleek pod.
- Warm water jets, air bubbles, and ultrasonic waves clean your body in ~15 minutes.
- Built-in speakers play relaxing music while sensors track heart rate, stress levels, and even “wash your soul” (yes, that’s the official tagline).
- No spinning — just a gentle, spa-like experience.
First unveiled as a prototype at the Expo (which drew 27+ million visitors), the machine is an updated version of a 1970 Osaka Expo concept that left a 10-year-old boy (now Science’s president) utterly obsessed.
Price & Availability
- Retail price: ¥60 million (~$385,000 USD)
- Only 50 units will be produced worldwide for exclusivity
- First buyer: A luxury hotel in Osaka (service launching soon)
- Second major customer: Electronics giant Yamada Denki, which will install units in flagship stores as a crowd-drawing attraction
A U.S. resort chain’s inquiry after the Expo convinced Science to turn the viral prototype into a limited-edition product.
From 1970 nostalgia to 2025 reality — Japan just made bathing weird again (in the best way).
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