The story begins with "Hiikawa - 樋井川," a district in Fukuoka, Japan, where Miki was born.

Our name “Toi - 樋“ comes from the first character of “Hiikawa - 樋井川“.

And ”Toi 樋” also means a rain gutter that carries water.

Just like the small street-side eateries in Fukuoka, where master and customers gather around good food, “Toi”
is a place where anyone can return, even alone. Like a waterway, we “Toi” connect people to one another.

About us

Miki Furue:

Alex Raynal:

Born in 1988 in Fukuoka, Japan.

After working in the food industry in Tokyo, I moved to
Germany in 2019, and that’s where I fell in love with the
creativity of plant-based cooking. I started sharing recipes
online, and in 2022, I began catering full-time in
Düsseldorf.

In 2025, together with Alex, we started the Toi brand.

Born in 1992 in Montpellier, France. Played drums in a
band for years.

I always loved Japan — from subculture to traditional food.

Started a plant-based Japanese recipe blog during the
pandemic in 2021, then lived in Fukuoka and Osaka
working in kitchens in 2022.

In 2025, moved to Düsseldorf and launched Toi with Miki.