Toilet Bling in Tokyo

Would the chance to lay your eyes on a Swarovski-encrusted toilet get you to visit Tokyo? That's what the Japanese are counting on. A building materials company has put the flashy toilet on display in the hope of attracting visitors to Tokyo's ritzy Ginza shopping district. Covered with 72,000 sparkling crystals, the toilet (not actually for sale) is valued at $128,000.

What do you think?



This one's significantly cheaper than the gold beauty we brought to your attention awhile back, (see How Much Does a New Toilet Cost? ), but it still costs way more than a snazzy jazzy new low-flow toilet from Boden Plumbing. Plus, we're not too sure about what it would take to keep it clean.

So maybe you want to shop around a little before deciding? Come down to the shop, we've got a few sensible models on display -- not to mention the famous Fish 'n Flush. Although, if you really do have more than a few nickels burning a hole in your pocket and you feel compelled to spend them on a toilet, consider one of America's Poshest Potties.