Many Japanese buildings have Western toilets. Most Japanese houses have Western toilets with heated seats and bidets. Some older buildings still have the old squat type toilets.

Inside the toilets bowl is a nozzle for washing the bottom and for bidet. When you press a button, the nozzle moves and water shoots upward. This may feel strange at first. An advanced model will automatically open and close the toilet cover for you. Some type also have dryers and massaging fountains for your bottom.

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