One of the experiences of Japan that seems so strange is using their toilets. Set aside what you have heard about squatting over a hole in the ground. I am sure they exist but in two trips I have yet to see that variation. What most of you would see is the opposite. Their toilets are high tech.
Take the standard issue in the airport. The first thing you notice is that there are a lot of controls for such a simple process. Fortunately there are instructions in four languages and as long as you don’t just start pushing buttons you will be fine. If you insist on going American then you do your business, find the button marked flush and you are good to go. Of course there is not way I know of to avoid the heated toilet seat but once you get over the surprise it is a great idea. If you want the full cultural experience, read the labels.
Every Japanese toilet I have seen comes with a bidet. If you don’t know what that is then you need to get out more. It is a spray that cleans your bottom for you. There is even a button for a different spray for women. You can control the pressure and stop it when you are ready. Don’t worry the water is warm. I finally worked up the courage to try it. For further descriptions you will need to try it yourself.
Life is full of so many things to experience. I have now added the bidet to my list.
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Can't say that's on my bucket list. ;-)
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