Which way is front?
The Japanese style toilet will probably be your biggest
challenge while in Japan. Due to cost effectiveness of this style of toilet, they
are common in department stores and many restaraunts. Many foreigners are baffled as
to which way to face when squatting to do what they came to do. You should face the
raised portion of the toilet when you....go.
The secret toilet
For those of you who no matter how many times you try, can
not use the Japanese style toilet, there is a secret that you should remember when in
Japan. All of the handicapped bathrooms are American style toilets. Most major
department stores have them. They are generally not on every floor so you must ask
where they are. Don't worry there is not a penalty or law that prohibits using the
handicapped toilet. And many Japanese, I am sure, will understand. |
The Japanese style toilet can be challenging to use. |
