Laura007 Posted November 20, 2005 Share Posted November 20, 2005 here is the full size photo of the toilet avatar. this is the full size photo of a japanese toilet (a western style), in our kyoto hotel. this is a traditional japanese toilet, taken in a tokyo shrine what can i say? Edit: Taken the size of the picture down a little - Gina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted November 20, 2005 Share Posted November 20, 2005 (edited) With dodgy knees and having come across these in France, I can honestly say it has to be Western Style If only for the reason I just can't use the others now Edited November 20, 2005 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted November 20, 2005 Share Posted November 20, 2005 At least they both look clean - obviously not French - or Bulgarian where you get a hose pipe to clean up after Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura007 Posted November 20, 2005 Author Share Posted November 20, 2005 all the bogs in japan were spotless! just like most of the country, but they do ahve sign up that say " do not drop litter. fines will be given. being a tourist does not make you exempt from this!" i am not kidding, it really does say that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted November 20, 2005 Share Posted November 20, 2005 If I got down on the traditional one, I'd never get up again!! I'd have to shout for help ! Give me a nice Western loo anytime!! Fascinating photos though, Laura. Thanks for posting them . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted November 20, 2005 Share Posted November 20, 2005 You lucky thing,visiting Japan. It is on our hit list of places to go once the girls have left home & the mortgaga paid. Not being a fan of wet toes, I will have to go with the traditional style. I read somewhere about Japanese toilets that have all these k"Ooops, word censored!"s & gadgets on them....seat warmers,soft music etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted November 21, 2005 Share Posted November 21, 2005 Has to be western I'm far too traditional Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules Posted November 21, 2005 Share Posted November 21, 2005 When we went to Thailand they had "traditional" ones there and I have to say they were spotless even in the service stations and as I have a thing for toilet seats I much prefer them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 If I got down on the traditional one, I'd never get up again!! Either that or you'd have to be a damn good shot Kate and Lesley! Given the choice, I'd go for the Western variety, but if I had no choice and was desperate, I'd aim and fire with the other one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 Gina - you couldn't just be a 'good shot' unless you took most of your clothes off It's the holding of clothes out of the way and squatting that's impossible if your knees and/or hips don't work. Tip - in France look for the disabled toilet - they usually have a western style toilet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 Thanks Lesley, I have a clear picture of you in mind now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 Bet you haven't - because by the time you've tried to find a place to hang handbag and walking stick, get all clothes out of the way and tried to squat - you fall over Better picture now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 or wee yourself! Got the picture now Lesley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 Fall over and wee yourself probably Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 Everyone in the office wants to know what I'm giggling at. How do I put it to them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 Your problem not mine! - glad they don't know me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 I'm getting an odd look too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 I have to say that having been to Nepal / Africa / Thailand / Egypt etc., the loos can be pretty dire - but at least you dont have to have the worry of sitting on a germy seat (and I have heard that the squatting method is much better for you as it empties your bladder and prevents, uh-hum, problems in later life.) dont ask me how I know this, probably some useless thing I read on the internet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 Give me a good old tree or bush to squat behind any time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 As long as your bum isnt facing the oncoming traffic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 Have been caught like that once before - in the headlights too! Was 8 months preggers at the time and just busting to go - when you've had a baby, other people have seen bits of you that you've never seen in your life - you lose your inhibitions pretty quickly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 Mind you, I wouldnt worry. They probably wouldnt recognise you again!! Whe I was in Nepal I went to one of the high tech loos (shed around a hole in the ground). There were no locks so I posted Paul as guard. He wondered off and I was surprised by a Nepalese chap. I was SO embarrassed and Paul said, dont worry, we wont see him again. I saw that chap about 3 times that day He was always very polite and charming. I think that may be a good ground for divorce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 Boys! Did you stop in mid-flow?! Poor bloke was probably more embarrassed than you, Nepalese are quite modest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
