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Lie Back and Get Clean: Japan Unveils the \u201cHuman Washing Machine\u201d That Bathes You in 15 Minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n Osaka, 28 November 2025 (BNN Web Staff)\u2013<\/strong> Japanese tech giant Science Co. has turned a 1970s childhood dream into reality with the launch of the Future Human Washer \u2013 a futuristic capsule that lets you take a full-body shower while lying down, completely relaxed, in just 15 minutes.<\/p>\n Dubbed the \u201chuman washing machine,\u201d the sleek 2.3-metre-long pod drew massive crowds at the 2025 Osaka World Expo. Users simply lie back as the machine gently cleanses and dries the entire body using micro-bubble technology, a soothing mist shower, calming music, and serene visuals projected inside the capsule.<\/p>\n Not a Spinning Drum \u2013 A Spa Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n Unlike the infamous spinning human washer from the 1970 Osaka Expo, this version does not rotate. Instead, it cradles you in comfort while sensors monitor heart rate and vital signs throughout the session, ensuring safety and relaxation.<\/p>\n Science Co. spokesperson Sachiko Maikura explains: \u201cIt\u2019s not just about physical cleanliness \u2013 it\u2019s a cleansing experience for the mind too. You step out feeling completely refreshed, body and soul.\u201d<\/p>\n From Childhood Memory to Luxury Reality<\/strong><\/p>\n The company\u2019s president was so inspired by seeing the original 1970 prototype as a child that he spent decades perfecting a modern, gentle version. Now, after overwhelming interest from international buyers (including a major U.S. resort chain), Science has decided to bring it to market.<\/p>\n Where You Can Try It<\/strong><\/p>\n The Catch? Price and Exclusivity<\/strong><\/p>\n Only 50 units will be produced worldwide. Price per machine: approximately \u00a560 million (~ $385,000 USD | \u20b93.2 crore).<\/p>\n Science says the limited run is due to the highly specialised engineering and luxury-grade materials used.<\/p>\n How It Works \u2013 Step by Step<\/strong><\/p>\n For now, the Future Human Washer remains a high-end curiosity for luxury hotels, wellness centres, and the ultra-wealthy. But who knows \u2013 one day, lying down to shower might just become the ultimate lazy-person luxury we all deserve.<\/p>\n Would you pay $385,000 for the world\u2019s most relaxing bath? Let us know!<\/p>\n Lie Back and Get Clean: Japan Unveils the \u201cHuman Washing Machine\u201d That Bathes You in 15 Minutes Osaka, 28<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":2884,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"colormag_page_container_layout":"default_layout","colormag_page_sidebar_layout":"default_layout","_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1557],"tags":[2604,2681,2682,2683,2684,2685,2686,2687,2688,2689,2690,2691,2692,2693,2694,2695,1998,2696,2697,2698],"class_list":["post-33635","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-others","tag-bnnweb","tag-future-human-washer","tag-futuristic-gadgets","tag-high-end-wellness","tag-human-washing-machine","tag-japan-innovation","tag-japanese-innovation","tag-lifestyle-tech","tag-luxury-hotels","tag-luxury-tech","tag-microbubble-cleaning","tag-osaka-world-expo-2025","tag-robotics-news","tag-science-co-japan","tag-smart-bath-system","tag-spa-technology","tag-tech-news","tag-technology-trends-2025","tag-wellness-technology","tag-yamada-denki"],"magazineBlocksPostFeaturedMedia":{"thumbnail":false,"medium":false,"medium_large":false,"large":false,"1536x1536":false,"2048x2048":false,"colormag-highlighted-post":false,"colormag-featured-post-medium":false,"colormag-featured-post-small":false,"colormag-featured-image":false,"colormag-default-news":false,"colormag-featured-image-large":false},"magazineBlocksPostAuthor":{"name":"admin","avatar":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/18e12f979c7dbcc2096868fc531de295a11443c392b4bb6e60ce343131707eaa?s=96&d=mm&r=g"},"magazineBlocksPostCommentsNumber":false,"magazineBlocksPostExcerpt":" Lie Back and Get Clean: Japan Unveils the \u201cHuman Washing Machine\u201d That Bathes You in 15 Minutes Osaka, 28","magazineBlocksPostCategories":["Others"],"magazineBlocksPostViewCount":1,"magazineBlocksPostReadTime":3,"magazine_blocks_featured_image_url":{"full":false,"medium":false,"thumbnail":false},"magazine_blocks_author":{"display_name":"admin","author_link":"https:\/\/mediapbn.com\/?author=3"},"magazine_blocks_comment":0,"magazine_blocks_author_image":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/18e12f979c7dbcc2096868fc531de295a11443c392b4bb6e60ce343131707eaa?s=96&d=mm&r=g","magazine_blocks_category":"Others<\/a>","videoUrl":"","yoast_head":"\n\n
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