Nagoya - Day 6 (20-03-08)

One Day Tour organised by the company


1st stop: Tsutsumi Plant
Manufactures: Prius, Camry, Wish, Corolla, etc.

>>> It was raining the day we visited, thus the blury picture

>>> Introduction of the plant by the plant guide
>>> No pictures in the manufacturing plant *trade secret* hee hee~

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2nd stop: Toyota Kaikan Exhibition Hall (Clcik here for more info)

>>> What is everyone waiting for???

>>> So this was what everyone was waiting for! A demonstration of the i-unit

>>> A video clip of the demonstration (a little shaky & the angle is a little poor... but bear with it cos the i-unit is really impressive and you should really check out what it can do!) =)

>>> Cool right!? Most impressive part of the i-unit, no steering wheel! AMAZING INNOVATION TOYOTA!

i-unit concept:

~ leaf-shaped designed

~ broadening the scope of human activities

~ being able to go anywhere

Next up, yet another amazing innovation by Toyota . . . . .

>>> Presenting Toyota Partner Robot
The robot is really blowing the trumpet! With the correct fingering & all! And being a trumpeter myself, I can't help but be mesmerised by the robot’s ability to play the piece with such accurate pitch! Not to mention it's able to sway and dance along to the tune too! *APPLAUSE*

>>> Random pictures taken @ Toyota Kaikan Exhibition Hall

Toyota Prius (Hybrid Synergy Drive)

TPS (Toyota Production System)

Lexus SC430 (To dream is the first step!)

>>> Games for kids to educate the Toyota values

"Just-In-Time" (JIT) Game

Steady Hand Car Outline Game (Safety)

>>> Taking a break, having a drink @ the theme cafe

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3rd stop: Toyota Automobile Museum (Clcik here for more info)

>>> Most of the vehicles here are the original version and are still in working condition

>>> Toyota's very first vehicle (Model AA Sedan)
>>> During that time, TOYOTA was still named TOYODA

>>> Even the logo says TOYODA in Jap characters (super vintage)

>>> Our museum guide (cute uniform! love the hat! *hee*)

>>> 2nd floor - European makes

>>> 3rd floor - Japanese makes

>>> And as always, Toyota always have a corner for kids, and it's always educational :)

>>> Colouring made simple - Little girl colouring a truck using touch screen :)

A Collection of Car Plates from all over the World

Can you spot Singapore's Car Plate?

Those in Singapore can buy 4D after reading this post! *hahahaa*

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*Hooray* to VINTAGE-NESS! >.<