grungy-gonads 54 Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 What's your toilet then? Western style or Japanese? Happy with it? Link to post Share on other sites
zebedee 1 Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 Western, thank goodness. I would be in serious trouble if I were ill with e Jトイレ Link to post Share on other sites
slow 0 Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 When I was looking for an apartment, I realized 76000yen was the boundary rent between Japanese and Western toilets in my area. I can't believe Japanese style toilet still exists in Tokyo! Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki's Passion 1 Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 Cant say I mind either. Ive had both in my apartments and have not really minded. But, out in public. I only use Japanse style. Theres nothing worse than a dirty toilet seat!!! Link to post Share on other sites
nekobi 0 Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 got a j style at work. don't really mind too much. feel like its good exercise for my legs. Link to post Share on other sites
woywoy 0 Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 Do you guys using the old "wa-ben" face the hood or away from it? Everyone has trouble with that at first. Very funny indeed! Link to post Share on other sites
Siren 0 Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 Quote: Do you guys using the old "wa-ben" face the hood or away from it? I have the same problem and still refuse to use one. Link to post Share on other sites
guzzlers-baps 0 Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 I couldn't live in a house with a Japanese toilet. Sorry, no way. Link to post Share on other sites
rachael 0 Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 Western style please. Link to post Share on other sites
damian 0 Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 Quote: Originally posted by slow: 76000yen .... rent sweet jesus, is it possible to pay so little in Tokyo? Or is that per week? I have two fine western toilets in my place. I have taken a few pees in a J toilet, but that is the end of it. If I can help it I will never use one for more meaningful business. Sorry, no way. Link to post Share on other sites
Ocean11 0 Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 Excuse me, but there is no such thing as 'Western style toilets' and 'Japanese style toilets'. There are 'English toilets' and there are holes in the ground. The distinction might also be framed 'civilized toilets' and 'poor, uncivilized, benighted, backwards toilets for peasants'. For those who have never been to Europe, I can assure you that for all their pretense of sophistication, the French and Italians, although 'Western', have traditionally squatted down over a filthy hole in the ground. Their aim is as poor as that of the Japanese, and as often as not they shit on the floor. Whenever I see 和式 on the bog door, I have to laugh at the provincialism of the Japanese. Try searching in Google images for 'French toilet', 'Italian toilet', 'Indian toilet' etc. and see if you can spot any similarities. It's one thing to wipe a few traces of shit and the odd pubic hair of an 'English style' public toilet seat - it's an altogether different thing trying to nudge sloppy turds into the trough with a paper-wrapped shoe so that you don't end up with somebody else's crap all over your own trousers. Really... Link to post Share on other sites
scouser 4 Posted January 17, 2004 Share Posted January 17, 2004 The anger returns. I have a western toilet. Link to post Share on other sites
rach 1 Posted January 17, 2004 Share Posted January 17, 2004 WESTERN STYLE! Link to post Share on other sites
Siren 0 Posted January 17, 2004 Share Posted January 17, 2004 Indeed I was seriously thinking about starting a "Where the F*** is Ocean11" thread yesterday. Link to post Share on other sites
Markie 0 Posted January 17, 2004 Share Posted January 17, 2004 Ditto Siren. Welcome back, Ocean 11. Link to post Share on other sites
METAL 0 Posted January 17, 2004 Share Posted January 17, 2004 He's gone all minimalist. Link to post Share on other sites
Bowler 0 Posted January 17, 2004 Share Posted January 17, 2004 I've to both France and Italy and had the most pleasant shits in western style toilets i'll have you know. As for the japanese style, if they've got a ledge, i just sit on 'em backwards !!! first time i went, had to take mi shoes, pants and grots off . can't be doin' no squattin'!!! Link to post Share on other sites
alferg 0 Posted January 17, 2004 Share Posted January 17, 2004 Whats with the "platform" bit on those dunnys - do the Japanese like to admire their arses' handywork before flushing? Get that nasty grogan under the water & kill its stench el pronto I say! ...& I never worked out how to stand over those things without nearly falling in... you sure as hell dont want to touch the skanky floor to steady yourself! Link to post Share on other sites
scoobydoo 0 Posted January 17, 2004 Share Posted January 17, 2004 }Western style at home, a terrible dirty freezing Japanese one at work. Link to post Share on other sites
IceEiji 0 Posted January 17, 2004 Share Posted January 17, 2004 My house is very traditional Japanese style. Link to post Share on other sites
Markie 0 Posted January 17, 2004 Share Posted January 17, 2004 I know exactly what is meant by traditional Japanese toilets and they were very common in Hong Kong when I was young especially for public toilets. However, they are being slowly phased out and can only be seen in fairly old establishments. We refer to them in Chinese as "squat toilets". Personally, though, my experience with Japan has led me to associate "Japanese toilets" with the cyber toilets I always find in the hotel rooms. My gf loves them and insists we should get one for my home. I still find it hard to get used to their heated toilet seats and this always leads to the argument: "Why can't you switch it OFF after you have used it?" to be countered by: "Why can't YOU switch it on after you have used it?". I have never ventured to try out their automated cleaning abilities but I do like their automated exhaust fan which senses each new lump entering the bowl and switches on for a short while together with a small stream of fresh water to keep the odours down. Incredible! Link to post Share on other sites
Bowler 0 Posted January 17, 2004 Share Posted January 17, 2004 some good comments there Snow Making Markie. i too have also wondered about those special seats. now the heated ones are fabulous and should be highly recomended. however, i dont have the courage to venture further into the realms of pushing the buttons on the computer pad. im afraid that somat might jump out and grab mi arse!!! scary stuff. Link to post Share on other sites
gammaman 0 Posted January 17, 2004 Share Posted January 17, 2004 Personally, and I know I`m not alone in this, I often use toilet time for relaxing contemplative retreats from the rest of humanity. Frantic searches for something to hold to keep your balance, the burning thighs from squatting and the delicate operation of reclothing yourself without mishap is not conducive to a relaxing, revitalising break from the world. I like English toilets. Preferably a Twyfords one, manufactured in the Potteries, home of the worlds earthernware industry. Link to post Share on other sites
snobee 0 Posted January 17, 2004 Share Posted January 17, 2004 Well I'm one who never passes the the chance these days to press the buttons when I find myself occupying a computa-throne. Was always hesitant in the past, not because I couldn't understand the functions, but....er....well it just didn't seem ..er..manly(small m) squirting warm water up the date, followed by the softer shower and finished off with a blast of warm air. But hey, times change and now it's a treat I look forward to after the bomb drops and I'm in smily mode. Definitely breaks the "anal retentive" cycle. Here's to buttons. Link to post Share on other sites
r45 4 Posted January 18, 2004 Share Posted January 18, 2004 Before a frightening Japanese style. Now? A new multi-button Western thing. It's brilliant. But - does ANYONE use the bottom splasher thing to clean their bottom??? Link to post Share on other sites
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