Saturday, December 13, 2008

Toilet Trauma



Yes, Japanese use squat-type of toilets.  But, usually at most places, there is at least one stall with a western style of toilet.  Be prepared to wait for it.  Sometimes it's the handicapped, or family toilet that has that.  I've never been left without toilet paper before, but it's handy having along.  And there are no towels for drying your hands.  Either have them blown dry, or take along a small washcloth, as most of the Japanese do.
Convenience stores usually have toilets.  Train stations do have them.  Department stores have them.  You can always ask, toire? (TOE-ee-ray?) and they'll point the way.

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