Alright I fully admit that the toilets in Japan had me a bit worried. Worried about a toilet you say? Well, yes! After all they do all sorts of things. Play sounds to cover up any unpleasant noises that might escape while you do what you do, buttons that deodorize the bowl, warm seats and warm water that sprays you clean in various places, some even blow you dry.
I dare you to find the flush button on this toilet. Thank goodness I had Yuko with me to show me what one to push. My fear was that I might push one that was meant to wash and I would end up with a toilet shower.
Even when English was written on the toilets it was not always clear.
This was the easiest to operate so it was the first one that I had enough nerve to play with.
Try as I might, I did break the rule of stepping into the toilet room in my stocking feet. I did not put on the slippers that were placed outside of the room. I only took one step in before I was pulled back out by my arm and instructed to put the toilet room slippers on.
The verdict on the Japanese toilet? We all should have one! Should I ever have the occasion to build a new home, and have the extra cash, it just might be on my list of must haves.
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