Japan's Washrooms

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I felt like the richest entity in Japan was Washrooms.  We can find them easily everywhere and they are very clean and fanciful. (In Singapore, it is always shown as "Toilets" but we can see it as " Washroom" in Japan.)

However, one problem is to flush out. There are plenty of switches which are mostly described in the Japanese language. Designs are also different from one place to another. As we foreigners cannot read the descriptions, it is very hard to find the flush button.

Therefore, I take much time to come out of each washroom. It's not working taking note of symbols and word styles because designs vary depending on places. Sometimes, I fly blind to press any button, but the water splashes out at me.

"Hmm ..., quite interesting!"

We the tourmates sometimes share information about the location of the flush button in the specific washrooms. In this situation, we don't need to take time to use it and just relax. 

One day, after a few hours of shopping in a shopping centre, I entered a washroom for a break. Although there was no one in front of me, many Japanese Girls were unexpectedly queued behind me. Unfortunately, I couldn't find the flush button. I started sweating after a few moments because I worried about the girls behind me. If I went out without flushing, they would be disgusted and then they would look down on me first and my citizens later. Finally, they will hate the tourists.


Thinking about many possible factors, I have lost in the washroom. I tried several buttons until the pleasant sound came out but they were not flushing. 

"Hey! Help me. The music suddenly comes out but I still cannot find the flush"

I raised my voice in the Myanmar language so that one of my friends, if they were around there, could hear and help me. After that, I opened the door slightly and peeked outside. Fortunately, I found my friends in the queue. I whispered,

"How should I do? I can't flush anymore"

My friend was concerned about my worry, she said

"Really! Ok ok, don't worry. You come out first and I will find it out"

and entered the room that I used. I was still worried and uncertain thinking about what if she also couldn't find it. 

A few moments later, .......

My friend came out from the washroom and couldn't stop laughing.

"You know, actually, the problem is that you skip manual"

"What!"

"Yes, you expected more as you used to see higher technology during these days. So you are overthinking"

"What do you mean?"

"The flush button is not on the switchboard and just pull the lever behind the tank"

😅😅😅

 


Please make sure that our environment is not destroyed by our actions.

-May Thoon Khit-


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