Let's Talk Toilets

If you've ever read much about Japan, you've probably seen something about Japanese toilets.  I decided it was time to share my two cents in the form of some advice......just in case any of you ever come here. First, you're not going to be able to avoid them.  Don't even try.  You're probably going to run into one in a train or subway station.  Especially if you frequent the smaller, local stations.  They may only have Japanese toilets.  Bigger stations in the city will usually have a combination of Western-style and Japanese toilets.  In general, the more rural of an area you're in, the more likely you're going to find only Japanese-style toilets.

That said, they're not that bad.  I recommend shorts or skirts/dresses.  (No, I don't know how it's going to be in the winter, and no, I'm not particularly looking forward to it.)  Also, work on your balance and your calf muscles. :)

By the by, it's curious that when it comes to toilets here you either get a fancy one with lots of bells and whistles.....or a glorified hole in the floor.  Can't help but wonder how all that came about......

in one of the aforementioned subway stations