
The TOTO Group contributes to the creation of an affluent and comfortable society through its bathroom and kitchen plumbing products. In the 1960s, we began efforts that take into consideration those with disabilities, and are now making strides toward universal design as we pursue ease of use for everyone. In addition to developing and selling products that make use of universal design, we also issue reports that survey the questions and concerns that people in wheelchairs, people with infants, sexual minorities, and other groups have when using toilets outside of their homes. In addition, we make proposals for toilet spaces that take into account various circumstances, and these proposals have been adopted in numerous locations. Furthermore, by leveraging the insight we have in this regard, we actively suggest recommendations for laws and regulations, thereby helping to establish JIS and ISO standards pertaining to the design and layout of toilet operation equipment installed in public bathrooms. In recent years, we have been collaborating with public and private institutions to accelerate efforts toward establishing comfortable, easy-to-use toilet facilities geared toward travelers at sightseeing destinations. In doing so, we have been promoting proposals for “toilet hospitality” that pursues ease of use for everyone.