Tobu

Tobu

Tokyo, Japan

Reviewed June 3rd, 2004

One of largest department stores in the world - occupying two buildings and 29 floors in the northwest Tokyo district of Ikebukuro - has dozens of clean modern restroom facilities.

The particular restroom I visited was on the 11th floor and appeared quite accessible and featured auto sensing urinals and sinks. It may be worth noting that most electric eye devices in Japan are very sensitive. If your hands move a few millimeters away from the stream even for a split second, the sink will shut off immediately.

The bland white and cream decor could have been exciting if it were more creatively lit with fluorescents or blue accent lights. Instead, it was dragged down by the dim yellowish lights which seemed to age and diminish the overall feel.

RESTROOM RATING: 8
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