I tried the 'Mercedes Benz of toilets' that comes with a remote control and costs $10,200
TOTO
Heated seats, doors that open automatically, and an energy-saving system - these are features we've come to expect from luxury cars. But Japan's biggest toilet maker has brought these high-tech features and more to its premiere line of commodes.
Founded 100 years ago, Toto makes toilets - most of which include remote-controlled bidet spouts - that have become mainstays in Asian households, restaurants, and public buildings. The company has struggled to crack the North American market.
Earlier this year, Toto opened a showroom in San Francisco to give urban-dwellers the chance to experience Japanese-style toilets. On a recent visit, I used the company's most expensive and luxurious toilet. Here's what it was like.
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