toilet lids that automatically open and close, toilet cleansing, deodorant, gas absorbent, and air refresher. Complete toilets with built-in washlets were introduced (“Neo-rest” and “GG”) and Toto's product lineup of washlets designed for public facilities, business offices, and hotels was strengthened. Toto made other improvements such as incorporating "sleep mode" for energy conservation, and a remote control which can be attached to a wall. In October 2005, Toto released washlets that can play MP3 audio files. Upon her visit to Japan in 2005, pop singer Madonna commented that she had "missed Japan’s warm toilet seats". Toto also released washlets designed for Japanese-style squat toilets in 1996, but they proved less easy to use due to problems with accuracy. As more and more Japanese-style toilets were replaced by western-style toilets, the model was discontinued around 2003. On the other hand, portable types for travelers are still in production. Functions The buttons associated with operating the cleansing features are labeled Oshiri ("Rear") and "Bidet" ("Front" in English speaking regions). Most current models have a sensor that prevents spraying water when a person is not sitting on the toilet. For antibacterial and antifouling purposes, the nozzle is designed at such an angle that the water does not splash back on the inside of the toilet (43º for anuses, 53º for vulvas), and the nozzle itself is washed with warm water when it is stowed away or before use. Anal and genital cleansing functions operate on different nozzles. Some models feature deodorizers and dryers for the user's convenience. See also Electronic bidet Toilets in Japan References External links Official link Drake II specifications on TOTO official website Washlet - TotoUSA.com.html Toilets Japanese inventions