A newly opened Komeda Coffee branch in Tokyo's Akasaka district has recently become the talk of the town, all thanks to its restroom. The shop has installed TOTO's top-of-the-line "Neorest NX" toilet, a luxury model with a staggering price tag of around ¥700,000. Patrons were shocked to find such a high-end fixture in a chain establishment. One netizen exclaimed, "This is the Rolls-Royce of toilets!" while others questioned, "Isn't that a bit much to spend?" The topic quickly went viral across X (formerly Twitter).
The discussion kicked off when a user on X shared photos, pointing out that the Akasaka Komeda Coffee was sporting TOTO's most premium toilet. "Leave it to our Komeda, but isn't their spending a little... eccentric?" the user quipped, and the post rapidly gained traction.
The "Neorest NX" boasts an elegant, elliptical design, integrating the toilet bowl and bidet seat into a seamless unit. It also features TOTO's cutting-edge "Actilight" self-cleaning technology. Standard amenities include hotel-grade comforts like automatic lid opening/closing and soft ambient lighting.
Furthermore, its "auto-flush" and "nozzle auto-cleaning" functions effectively prevent stains and bacteria. The entire exterior features a smooth, fully covered curved design, eliminating nooks and crannies for easy cleaning with a single wipe. It's a flagship model where design, functionality, cleanliness, and energy efficiency are all top-tier.
Many netizens commented that this ¥700,000 toilet isn't exclusive to the Akasaka branch; users confirmed its presence at the Shinbashi, Yurakucho, and Nagoya Zepp area locations. One surprised user remarked, "The first time I saw it, I thought it was a time machine; the toilet was so huge it startled me." This unexpectedly revealed that Komeda Coffee seems to be quietly rolling out these luxurious facilities on a larger scale.
However, the installation of such high-end equipment has divided Japanese netizens into two camps: those who see it as a waste of money and those who consider it a smart investment.
Supporters argue: "A clean restaurant restroom definitely makes people want to come back," "It can raise cleanliness awareness among staff and customers," "It's generated so much buzz, it's free advertising—they've already recouped the cost," and "Building costs often exceed a million yen, so ¥700,000 is pocket change."
Opponents, however, feel that Komeda is just a chain restaurant, and such extravagance is over the top. They suggest the money would be better spent on improving service and food quality.
Surprisingly, after reading the posts, many people declared, "I want to visit Komeda just for this toilet!":
"I want to sit on that fancy toilet," "Tokyo is wild, I want to try it too," "Anyone who enjoys a good bathroom experience has to make a pilgrimage," "For this toilet, I'd gladly go for a coffee."
via： togetter