How to use a Japanese toilet

Japanese toilets have many functions!

Generally speaking, Japanese toilets have many functions.
It is sort of a given that toilets come equipped with a washlet function, and toilets that clean their seats as you flush, or whose lids open and close automatically are starting to become popular in regular homes as well.
There are many toilets whose light switches on and off automatically too.

As the number of functions increases, the remote controls have become more and more complicated, which may make foreigners hesitate when it comes to using them.

Here is an explanation on a toilet’s remote control!

(1) We use this when flushing. It releases a small amount of water.
(2) We use this when flushing. It releases a large amount of water.
(3) We use this to stop the shower cleaning.
(4) We push this to use the shower cleaning on our buttocks.
(5) This is the bidet.
(6) We push this when we want to make the pressure of the shower cleaning weaker.
(7) We push this when we want to make the pressure of the shower cleaning stronger.

There are other buttons, but for regular use these should be enough.

There are many shopping malls and department stores who are very invested in their toilets, and their women’s toilets are often such a beautiful and tidy space that one would never believe it is a toilet.

Definitely try and experience a Japanese toilet if you have the chance to come to Japan!