Following the earnings announcements of listed companies, TOTO President Tamura Shinya (田村信也) said he was seeing evidence that Washlet was gaining traction in the US. He also referred to reports that MLB player Murakami Munetaka (村上宗隆) regularly uses a Washlet in the US, and indicated that he himself intended to throw the ceremonial first pitch to Murakami in July.
As listed companies report their results for the April-September 2026 period, TOTO President Tamura Shinya (田村信也) expressed confidence at an earnings briefing that Washlet was gaining wider acceptance in the US market. Referring to the local response, he said the product was "gaining acceptance," suggesting that its penetration in the US was advancing.
The briefing also cited reports that MLB player Murakami Munetaka (村上宗隆) regularly uses a Washlet. Together with the president's comments, this drew attention to the growing recognition of the brand in the US.
It was also reported that the president himself is scheduled to throw the ceremonial first pitch to Murakami in July. The outlook is for overseas-market trends discussed in the earnings briefing and plans for the event to remain key areas of focus.