That’s Life Anew
WASHLET® and me

A one-week road trip through Kyushu. I was looking forward to long coastal drives, volcanoes, onsen baths and lots of delicious meals. 
I never expected that I’d be constantly taking my phone out to take pictures of toilets. 

 

 

Bidet toilets everywhere 
 

If you’ve ever been to Japan, you know that you’ll often see bidet toilets at hotels. I expected the same – but something else surprised me.
I almost always found bidet toilets wherever I went. At hotels, restaurants, public toilets and rest areas. And not just in the cities.


The further I travelled through Kyushu, the more I noticed bidet toilets in towns that seemed to be in the middle of nowhere. 
And it eventually became a kind of game. Instead of wondering: “Is there a bidet toilet here?”, it was more like “Which model will I find behind this door?” 

 

WASHLET in Japan Fukuoka, Chiyo

Not always perfect – but present.    

 

Of course, not all the toilets looked alike. Some seemed modern and exclusive. Others had already seen better times. 
Some were in stylish hotels, others in small restaurants or public facilities along the road. 
What impressed me most? Every toilet was clean. 
The restrooms were incredibly hygienic and well maintained, even in locations far afield of major cities or popular tourist areas. 
It became clear to me that hygiene and comfort aren’t just for luxury hotels or new constructions. They’re part of everyday life in Japan. 

 

WASHLET in Japan Hyuga, Mimitsucho

My favourite find 

 

One standout experience was a public toilet at a lookout point on the coast. We were surrounded by palms and the ocean view. Practically no one in sight. 


If someone had told be beforehand that I’d enthusiastically take pictures of a toilet at this location, I probably would have laughed. 
But that’s what happened. I opened the door to find a bidet toilet. 
This moment describes my travel experience perfectly. 

WASHLET in Japan Hyuga, Cape Hyuga

A little collection on accident 

 

At the end of my trip, I noticed a remarkably large number of toilet pics among all the landscapes, coastal roads and holiday photos. This wasn’t intentional. I wasn’t specifically looking for them. Instead, I was fascinated by how common bidet toilets are in Japan. Maybe that’s the reason why so many first-time travellers to Japan gush about the country’s toilets. 
It’s why you suddenly find yourself with a surprisingly large collection of toilet photos amidst the volcanoes, coastal roads and sunsets when scrolling through the holiday pics on your phone. 

 

 

Sina Schwambach
TOTO Europe
Online Marketing Agent

WASHLET in Japan Me, on my way to the restroom at Cape Hyuga

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