“How much does Japan’s human washing machine actually cost?” Short answer: the full model is ¥60 million (roughly US$385,000).
But that is only one of four price points in the same fine-bubble family.
Here is the complete, up-to-date price list (2026).
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What this article covers
- The full price list of every model (¥60M down to ¥29,700)
- What the ¥60 million includes and requires
- Rental, resale, and how to just try it instead
1. Full model (¥60 million / ≈ US$385,000): the Expo pod itself — needs 200V power and a floor that takes 930 kg
2. Care model (¥1.45 million + tax): door-type tub for nursing-care settings, runs on a standard 100V outlet
3. Mirabath (¥316,800, installation extra): a fine-bubble system for your existing bathtub
4. Mirable shower heads (¥29,700–49,390): a shower head that uses the same maker’s fine-bubble technology
The same bubble technology is in the Mirable shower heads, from ¥29,700. No installation work is needed.
All models and prices
| Model | What it is | Price (Japan) |
|---|---|---|
| Full model (HWM-2025) | The complete human washing machine — the Expo pod itself. Sold via Yamada Denki; includes standard installation and first-year maintenance | ¥60,000,000 (≈ US$385,000) |
| Care model (HWM-KO1) | Compact version for nursing-care use: door-type tub (no stepping over), microbubble cleansing, runs on a standard 100V outlet | ¥1,450,000 + tax |
| Mirabath | A fine-bubble system for your own bathtub — “soak to clean” | ¥316,800 (unit, installation extra) |
| Mirable shower heads | The same bubble technology in a shower head (five current models: Sara, Uru, Tsuya, Ex, zero) | ¥29,700–49,390 (incl. tax) |
If a hotel did buy one, what else would it need besides the money?
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Space, a strong floor and the right power supply.
The official checklist below lists every condition.
What ¥60 million includes
The full model’s price includes standard installation and the first year of maintenance.
But buying one is not just about money.
The official purchase checklist (which we obtained at a Yamada Denki store) sets clear requirements:
Interested in the care version instead? → Inside Japan’s assisted-bathing technology: the ¥1.45M care model
FAQ
Q. Can I rent one, or buy second-hand?
A. No rental or used market exists as of 2026 — the product is too new. Purchase only.
Q. Is it sold outside Japan?A.
The first export — five units to a US resort in Georgia — was reported to ship in stages from spring 2026.
Export pricing has not been disclosed.
Live in the US and want a Mirable shower head?
Mirable is sold only in Japan. We are checking whether enough people want one shipped to the US. If enough do, we will start with a small number of orders.
- Price = the Japanese retail price (Mirable Ex is ¥38,500 incl. tax) + our 30% service fee + international shipping + US import duty. You get the total in writing first.
- Nothing is charged or shipped until you accept the written quote.
- We buy a new unit from an authorized retailer and send you photos before shipping.
- The warranty is valid in Japan only. No exchanges or refunds after delivery.
- Fit: Mirable Ex uses a G1/2 thread; most US shower arms use 1/2-inch NPT, so you may need an adapter. We check this with you first.
US addresses only for now. Tornado Stick cartridges only with a shower head order.
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Q. Can I just try it instead?A.
Yes — free lottery events in Tokyo, and paid private sessions in Osaka and Hokkaido (from ¥11,000 per room at Minoh Onsen, open since 1 October 2026).
See the guide below.
＼ Can’t buy one? Try it in Japan — free lottery events in Tokyo, paid sessions in Osaka and Hokkaido ／
＼ The same maker’s fine-bubble shower heads, from ¥29,700 ／
Prices verified on the manufacturer’s official site on 3 August 2026; exchange rate approximate. 日本語版はこちら（Japanese version）
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