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Published: March 11th 2014
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Squat Toilet
The way to go when you're on the go. Squat Toilets Yes! Finally! This is how I’ve been using public toilets all my life, but these ones are made for squatting. I’m all for taking your time at home, but when you’re on the road, you don’t need a throne. Just squat and go!
Caution: you may have to buy toilet paper from a vending machine before you go. Check.
Butt Rinsing Just press the button that says おしり(oshiri) and a wait in suspense as you hear the mechanical arm slowly extend. Then it’s a surprise jet of warm water to your behind. Do you have to use it? Not if you have toilet paper. But you can use both. There’s a mode for women (ビデ) but I can’t say how it is.
Heated Seats Come on, is this really necessary? Sure it’s nice in the morning, but unless you plan to camp out, it might be a waste of energy. (See squat toilets.)
Hand Drying No paper towels. Air dryers often present in larger locations, but not always used. It’s common for Japanese men to carry handkerchiefs, but I never see them use it for
Choose your Flush
The way you pull the handle gives you a big flush (lower kanji) or smaller flush (upper kanji). hand drying. It’s usually a few hard shakes and out they go. So what happens to the water? Do they wipe it on their pants? I do. But maybe they just have the patience to let it evaporate.
Multi-Purpose Tank Water When the home-style toilets refill the tank upon flushing, it runs water from a faucet on top of the tower into the tank that you can wash your hands with. What a neat way to conserve water. Now what can I dry my hands on?
Flush Strength Control A lot of toilets have two flush modes. Pull the handle for a small flush and push it for when you need that extra oomph.
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Jon
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Butt Washing
Did you know there's a butt washing hose in a hospital bathroom? Unfortunately I didn't and now there's water all over the ceiling. Good thing we're checking out and moving to a new hospital tonight!