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The Band Toto Asia Toto was expanding its production facilities in the overseas market and doing business in France, Germany, Indonesia, Korea, Taiwan, Thailand and the People's Republic of China. The company saw North America as a growth market for Washlet bidet seats and toilets, as opposed to its “base” markets of Japan and China. Dhaniram Toto recorded Toto words so that the next generation could understand the words. Many words were substituted with foreign words. For instance dui, which is Bengali for verandah, was being used. Origins The early history of Toto which began in 1917, was a reflection of Japan's rapid economic growth. In the first half of 1917, Toto manufactured products to meet the growing demand for modern, brand new urban housing. It had the first tunnel kilns in the country to produce ceramics continuously. It also pioneered automation for production control, allowing greater efficiency and a more consistent production. The company began expanding overseas in the late 1980s to benefit from new markets and sales opportunities. The company established the Cera Trading Company to import and distribute other manufacturers' products to enhance its own line of sanitary earthenwares as well as plumbing fittings. This strategy helped to increase sales and expand the firm’s global market share. In the late 1990s, Toto had shifted its focus to research and development of household appliances that are water-related. It also improved its system of distribution to better serve customers and improve profit. The company implemented a just-in-time approach to supply chain management and used the same methodology in its sales strategy. This resulted in a greater level customer satisfaction. Toto continued to develop toilet technology. The latest toilet, for example, has a strong tornado flush that is more environmentally green than traditional toilets. The company makes use of recycled water in its manufacturing process and also has a green purchasing policy. Toto also produces bathtubs, faucets, and hand dryers that have higher energy efficiency than typical models. The first Toto museum opened in the year 2015. It has exhibitions on the most iconic products of Toto and their evolution, the group companies (all of which are made from ceramics) and the history of plumbing and other products like bath units. In a separate gallery you will find Toto products that are sold across the world. The museum houses the bathroom equipped with a washbasin and other toilet innovations. Before forming Toto members of the group did sessions with various musicians. Keyboardist David Paich, drummer Jeff Porcaro and guitarists Mike Porcaro and Steve Lukather all played on the album Silk Degrees by Boz Scaggs. They also appeared on records by Steely Don, Seals and Crofts and Sonny and Cher. Discography With a name like Asia one would expect the group to be prog queens and kings but they're actually a fairly simple rock band. The band started out as a quartet and recorded two albums: 1979's self-titled debut, and 1980's Armed to the Teeth. Although the band have a variety of musical backgrounds, their biggest success was achieved in 1982 with Toto IV. The album was a major blockbuster, but not without its own set of issues. The record companies put the band under pressure to release an album that was a success or else they would pull the album. Toto was able to achieve this feat with the help of the smash hit “Africa.” Toto's musical mastery is due to their previous experience since the members were session musicians for artists such as Boz Scaggs, Steely Dan, and Seals and Crofts prior the group. Their sonic trademark has become the standard for '80s music, influencing many contemporary artists. The album opens with a strong and pounding sound with songs like Running Out of Time and Unknown Soldier showcasing the bands ability to write fantastic AOR songs that slowly get their hooks into your. The album also features more jazzy, slower tracks such as The Little Things and Chinatown. The album concludes with Great Expectations, a song that combines folk with distorted AOR and could sound completely wrong, but actually is incredibly effective. After Toto IV the band's fortunes started to plummet. David Hungate left the band to pursue a solo career and the band had a variety of drummers. In 1984, Bobby Kimball left the band following drug-related charges. The band remained with Michael Porcaro, Steve Lukather and Michael Porcaro. Despite the turbulence, Toto forged ahead and released Isolation, which was not as successful as IV. However, the band still managed to release another chart-topping album in 1992, Kingdom of Desire. This album marked the end of Toto's lineup and the debut of Simon Phillips, a new vocalist. Tours The band has performed all over the globe to an audience of millions, and has sold-out shows across Europe, North America, Asia, and Australia and New Zealand. The band has a vast repertoire, and its catalog has been played over one billion times on streaming services across the globe. The band's iconic music has influenced multiple generations of fans. Steve Lukather and Joe Williams have formed a strong colorful friendship that is thriving professionally on a global basis. In 2018 the duo celebrated 40 Tours Around the Sun with a hugely successful global tour. The album with the same title reached #5 on Billboard 200. 안전놀이터 추천 of the band includes their best hits and rarely played live deep cuts, alongside a selection of songs from Lukather and Williams the catalogs of their respective albums. TOTO has a customer satisfaction rating of 20 Based on its Net Promoter Score which measures how likely customers are to recommend the brand. Promoters are those who give a good rating to the company and encourage others to utilize its products or services. Detractors are those who evaluate the company poorly and may even actively discourage people from using their products or services. Join Toto to have a unique experience in Asia. This highlights tour offers luxury accommodation, a cruise on an elegant cruise ship on Halong Bay and an exploration of Angkor Wat, a mystical temple that the French called Indochine. Also, you will spend one night in the charming city of Luang Prabang. This UNESCO World Heritage City is a feast for the senses. This is an unforgettable trip that you will not want to skip! Line-up The album's third, Turn Back, marked a return to the classic sextet format of previous albums and was a more powerful, constant effort with a harder edge than Hydra. The more edgier sound of Turn Back reflected the maturation in the group. The drummer Bobby Kimball's increasing proficiency was evident in the vocals of Joseph Williams, who had grown more confident and mature. Keyboardist David Paich's work was sharper, more intricate, and less derivative than on previous recordings. After touring to promote the album, the band recorded a live concert in Amsterdam which was released as a two-CD set titled Falling In Between Live on Eagle Records. The group released a new studio album a few months after, and went on a world tour support it. During this time, keyboardist Greg Phillinganes replaced Paich and bassist David Hungate quit the group to spend time with his family. In 1998, Paich & Lukather began searching through old tapes & demos to discover songs that had never been recorded before. It was completed in 2001 as a double album titled Then & Now. It was the band's first album without a single song titled “A”. The album also included a previously unreleased track “Kari-Anne”. By 2003, Toto had begun to decline in popularity. The group's fourth album, Old Is New was not a commercial success and vocalist Williams was suffering from laryngitis that restricted his singing capabilities. Hungate also returned to Nashville and Leland Sklar's drumming duties were replaced by Shem Von Schroeck. Downes, Wetton Palmer and Howe, the original members of Asia were in England in the beginning of 2006 to discuss the possibility that the group could be revived. The group, which was missing Howe who was busy with Yes at the time, became Toto XIV. They toured extensively. In 2010, the band reunited for another reunion tour with a slightly different line-up, including guitarists Mike Porcaro and Steve Lukather, drummer John Pierce, bassist Shannon Forrest, and multi-instrumentalists Warren Ham and Dominique Taplin. The group also had an appearance by singer Michael McDonald, and a backing singer named Mabvuto Carpenter.