I wish more Japanese gizmos were available to us in the west. Take this for example. Clearly the picture is of a control panel. But for what? An air conditioning system? An alarm clock?

No, it’s the control for a toilet seat!

Toto japan have launched a new toilet seat to add to their already impressive range. Not content with having a seat that automatically raises when you come near it, is electrically heated, includes a water-jet cleaner with hot air dryer and a deodorizer the new one now includes an MP3 player! (presumably for when you’re having one of those really bad days…)

(via NewLaunches)