There’s no shortage of things that we love about Japan – the fabulous food and drink, its compelling culture, amazing architecture and rich, diverse landscapes. But anyone that’s been will tell you that the one thing they sorely miss upon their return is the Japanese washlet.
Those advanced loos with cleansing jets, warm seats and a host of other adorable features that once experienced are difficult to live without. The everyday Western loo seems positively primitive in comparison.
Well, the good news for bathroom enthusiasts is that Teesside-based luxury bathroom company Lusso has introduced the Intellismart toilet, a Japanese style bidet with all the advanced functionality ‘toire’ fans admire.
This smart wall hung toilet boasts a brushed stainless Flush Plate, and features a rimless design with quick-release, soft-close seat. But that’s just for starters…
There’s no shortage of things that we love about Japan – the fabulous food and drink, its compelling culture and the Japanese washlet…
For that authentic experience it comes with a remote control that allows you to adjust water flow and temperature, the position of the water-jet nozzle (there are rear and ‘lady wash’ settings) plus choice of pulsating or oscillating massage.
There’s also an air deodorisation, an interior fan that starts automatically when the seat is occupied, plus an LED night light. A vortex flushing system claims to be energy efficient. Other sanitary niceties include a self cleaning glaze and antibacterial sea.
Price starts at £1,650. For more visit Lusso online.
The first of Taiwan’s new generation of high-speed trains has left Japan, marking the latest chapter in a rail partnership inspired by the world’s original bullet train. Built by the Hitachi Toshiba Supreme Consortium, the first 12-car trainset has been shipped from Hitachi’s Kasado Works to Taiwan ahead of testing and eventual passenger service. It’s…
Our love affair with Japanese whisky shows no sign of abating, as experimental producer Hatozaki brings the Fifth and Sixth Editions of its Omakase Collection to the UK – and they’re looking like exceptional value. Produced at the Kaikyō Distillery on the shores of Japan’s Seto Inland Sea, the Hatozaki Omakase Collection takes its name…
Fans of Japanese whisky and serious Hi-Fi are being offered a taste of Tokyo nightlife this summer, thanks to a collaboration between Technics and Suntory Toki whisky. The Japanese titans have joined forces for Toki-O Nights, a rolling programme of listening bar events inspired by Japan’s celebrated kissaten cafés and vinyl-led listening spaces. Running from…
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There’s no shortage of things that we love about Japan – the fabulous food and drink, its compelling culture, amazing architecture and rich, diverse landscapes. But anyone that’s been will tell you that the one thing they sorely miss upon their return is the Japanese washlet.
Those advanced loos with cleansing jets, warm seats and a host of other adorable features that once experienced are difficult to live without. The everyday Western loo seems positively primitive in comparison.
Well, the good news for bathroom enthusiasts is that Teesside-based luxury bathroom company Lusso has introduced the Intellismart toilet, a Japanese style bidet with all the advanced functionality ‘toire’ fans admire.
This smart wall hung toilet boasts a brushed stainless Flush Plate, and features a rimless design with quick-release, soft-close seat. But that’s just for starters…
For that authentic experience it comes with a remote control that allows you to adjust water flow and temperature, the position of the water-jet nozzle (there are rear and ‘lady wash’ settings) plus choice of pulsating or oscillating massage.
There’s also an air deodorisation, an interior fan that starts automatically when the seat is occupied, plus an LED night light. A vortex flushing system claims to be energy efficient. Other sanitary niceties include a self cleaning glaze and antibacterial sea.
Price starts at £1,650. For more visit Lusso online.
Taiwan’s next-generation bullet trains begin their journey from Japan
The first of Taiwan’s new generation of high-speed trains has left Japan, marking the latest chapter in a rail partnership inspired by the world’s original bullet train. Built by the Hitachi Toshiba Supreme Consortium, the first 12-car trainset has been shipped from Hitachi’s Kasado Works to Taiwan ahead of testing and eventual passenger service. It’s…
Experimental Japanese whisky producer Hatozaki brings Sakura and Mizunara editions to the UK
Our love affair with Japanese whisky shows no sign of abating, as experimental producer Hatozaki brings the Fifth and Sixth Editions of its Omakase Collection to the UK – and they’re looking like exceptional value. Produced at the Kaikyō Distillery on the shores of Japan’s Seto Inland Sea, the Hatozaki Omakase Collection takes its name…
Suntory Toki x Technics: Tokyo listening bar culture returns to London, Manchester and Edinburgh this summer
Fans of Japanese whisky and serious Hi-Fi are being offered a taste of Tokyo nightlife this summer, thanks to a collaboration between Technics and Suntory Toki whisky. The Japanese titans have joined forces for Toki-O Nights, a rolling programme of listening bar events inspired by Japan’s celebrated kissaten cafés and vinyl-led listening spaces. Running from…
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