The Toto Toilet Museum in Kokura City, Fukuoka is a real fine. It’s just one of those places that you don’t expect to be very good until you turn up one day and it blows your expectations out of the water.
Today we take toilets for granted, but obviously the technology of toilets have changed considerably over the decades from the basic and very substandard models of yesteryear. The first thing you noticed when you walk in is how big the museum is. Not only spacious, but the interior design and the atmosphere of the place is incredible as well. As you walk through from room to room and exhibition to exhibition you soon realize how much you didn't know about this product that you use on a daily basis!
There’s just so much to see and explore. Not only do you have a timeline of when different technologies came into place, but it also shows the transformation of the toilet in different continents of the world and obviously in particular Japan. One of the most interesting experiences at the museum and actually when you have to go to the toilet! The latest toilet technology is there to greet you, I can tell you its an incredible feeling!
Did you know that the TOTO toilet company was originally a ceramics and porcelain company? Of course, when that market became saturated, the TOTO company had to look elsewhere and one of the most dynamic markets at that time was in the bathroom sector. All I can say is that, not only will it be an incredibly interesting attraction but you will definitely learn a lot. You never know that information might come in handy one day!
If you don’t have a TOTO toilet, it’s about time you got one. It will change your life in so many ways for the better.
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Amazing structure indeed
Plenty of English
Lots of toilet seats to sit on
Originally a ceramics company
The famous asian squat toilet
Lavender toilet anyone
Incredible showroom
Continental difference explained
Everyone loves TOTO
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Visitors can enjoy fresh fruit at lower prices than supermarkets and a great selection of flowers and plants. In fact, during the right season you can get not only the freshest fruit and vegetables at the highest quality but also pricing that is so reasonable you will not be able to just buy 1.
Case in point is the Strawberry season in Japan from December to mid April. I can guarantee that you will not have any better than what you can get here in Fukuoka. Our special type of Strawberry that is specifically grown to be SWEET, is called the Amaou. I cannot tell you how many past clients have argued that the strawberries from their hometown region are the best they have ever tasted. In these cases 100% of them stopped arguing as soon as the strawberry touched their lips. The question that has to be asked, is can you stop a just one pack of strawberries, I think not!
The handmade corner features sausages and tofu, jams, sauces and more, as well as a plentiful selection of bento boxes and sushi. I use this option on sunny days and we have a picnic at a nearby park. Not only some of the most delicious sushi that you can have but get some Vitamin D and fresh air to boot!
Please check out Ito Sai Sai Farmers Market here on a map below:
Yame City is an up and coming Tea producing region in Japan located in the southern region of Fukuoka Prefecture. This region of Fukuoka gets a lot of attention not just from producing Green Tea but with its fertile soil and clean water supply from the Chigoku River also allows this region to produce incredible Fruits especially Grapes and Japanese Pears just to mention a couple.
I will never forget that when I first got to Japan everyone who rave and talk about Shizuka Prefecture and say that their Green Tea was the best in Japan and you wouldn't be in your right mind to drink tea from anywhere else. Today, of course Shizuoka is still No 1 but Yame in Fukuoka, Ureshino in Saga Prefecture and Chiran in Kagoshima Prefecture are racing ahead and have garnished a lot of attention over the years.
As more and more people drink Green Tea worldwide these days these rural regions like Yame City now put more emphasis into expanding their production as this has now become a positive economic benefit for the whole community as world prices as a result of increased demand has escalated 2 to 3 fold.
I have wanted to come and see this Tea Producing rural area of Fukuoka and when I got here I was absolutely speechless. The views and the rolling hills are incredible and even on a cloudy day I was in absolute awe of the beauty and nature infused location. I am sure you will too!
At the top of the observation point there is a small cafe selling of course various types of Green Tea, desserts and artifacts from local artisans. I am sure you will throughly enjoy the arts and crafts whilst consuming healthy and brain stimulating Green Tea.
Please check out the Yame Central Tea Plantation here on a map below:
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The view for miles
The scene never stops
Cultivated beauty
The lookout
Cafe time
Products on sale
Relaxing as
Enjoy a beverage or 2
Nice vibes
This is Yame Tea
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