A new state of the art toilet in Japan reflects an unusually high level of attention to detail and technological innovation. A full array of Japan's newest high tech lavatories. The top of the range toilet is equipped with a far wider range of functions than earlier versions. The user is able to control the trajectory of the jet of water, which emerges from a retractable duct located within the toilet bowl. "Move" and "massage" functions are also available and the velocity of the stream can be adjusted.

One of the best-loved images of Japan is that of the vending machine. And although we’ve seen plenty of interesting vending machines all over Japan, even for outright marketing, the recent Smart Vendor in Shibuya Station might just take the creativity award home.