{
  "id": 8458455,
  "title": "‘Living In 2057’: Japan’s High-Tech Public Toilet Leaves Mumbai Creator Amazed - VIDEO",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/living-in-2057-japans-high-tech-public-toilet-leaves-mumbai-creator",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-19T11:43:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/viral/living-in-2057-japans-high-tech-public-toilet-leaves-mumbai-creator-amazed-video"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A Japanese public toilet has captivated the attention of Mumbai-based content creator Sarthak Sachdeva, leaving him astonished by the advanced technology integrated into the facility. Sachdeva, boasting over 2 million Instagram followers, shared a video showcasing the futuristic restroom and its unusual features.\n\nThe video begins with Sachdeva introducing the facility by saying, \"Come, let me show you how futuristic Japan's toilets are.\" Inside, he demonstrates voice-controlled taps, activated by simply saying, \"Turn on the sink.\" The TikTok creator then steps outside to show viewers the distinctive dome-shaped structure of the toilet.\n\nOne of the most impressive features that caught Sachdeva's attention was the automated entrance system. Visitors must scan a QR code to unlock the door, which opens automatically upon completion. Inside, instructions explaining the various functions of the toilet are displayed in both Japanese and English, allowing visitors to understand how to use the technology, regardless of their language proficiency.\n\nAdding an entertainment element, the facility allows users to play music while using the restroom. Sachdeva points out this feature and exclaims, \"Japan is really living in the year 2057.\" His Instagram caption echoes the same sentiment, stating, \"You can play music while using it. Japan is living in 2057.\"\n\nThe video sparked discussions among viewers about Japan's approach to public infrastructure, with some users comparing the country's highly organized public spaces to its emphasis on rules and civic discipline. Others debated whether similar technology could be implemented in public toilets and facilities within India.",
  "summary": "A public toilet in Japan has caught the attention of Mumbai-based content creator Sarthak Sachdeva, who was left stunned by the level of technology integrated into an otherwise ordinary public facility. Sachdeva, who has more than 2 million followers on Instagram, shared a video showcasing the futuristic-looking toilet and several of its unusual features. From voice-controlled taps to QR-based…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}