That flushing sound....
Jun 30, 2008 | 6:41 pm
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This one was new to me. A few days ago here, one of the magic toilet seats I used somewhere had a button that, when pressed, repeatedly generated the sound of a toilet being flushed (without actually flushing it, of course).
Japanese toilet seat engineering continues to lead the world!
Any other new useless improvements that I should be checking out on my last few days of this trip?
Japanese toilet seat engineering continues to lead the world!
Any other new useless improvements that I should be checking out on my last few days of this trip?
Jun 30, 2008 | 7:05 pm
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I think you're confusing this thread with "That sucking sound...", Pickles' as-yet-unborn thread where he goes into further detail about Japanese men and their post-onigiri noises. Or when they tilt their head to the left to tell you how muzukashii something is...
Jun 30, 2008 | 8:20 pm
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At least I found this interesting article when trying (
) to decode muzukashii from muzukashii.
Jun 30, 2008 | 9:47 pm
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Jul 1, 2008 | 3:26 am
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I've been assuming that the 'extra water being pre-loaded' when you sit down was water being channelled and pre-heated for that bidet function so that it comes out fresh and warm.
Jul 1, 2008 | 6:55 am
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I think an automatically updating magazine rack would be quite useful. Thinking of patenting the idea and licensing it to Toto.
Am I the only one who, whenever I see a Toto toilet seat, always thinks of Dorothy's line, "Toto too?"
Am I the only one who, whenever I see a Toto toilet seat, always thinks of Dorothy's line, "Toto too?"
Jul 1, 2008 | 8:32 am
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The most recent iteration installed does in fact have a wall mounted removable remote control. About 5cm by 30 cm. I can only imagine how much fun it would be to stand outside the door with one of those causing shrieks of terror as I alternately dial up jets of ice and warm water on the posterior of my unsuspecting victim.
The autoflushers are the worst though - the ones in the ANA Lounge at NRT flush for me at least three times during the process of getting in, out and actually performing in the cubicle.
Jul 1, 2008 | 6:27 pm
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Those have now evolved to a brushed steel detachable unit about the size of a pack of spaghetti. Matches the fridge in the kitchen actually. The buttons are even a retro round shape in polished steel.
Of course in the kitchen the disposal is certainly more dangerous than an incorrectly selected water spritz temperature.
The buttons are even a retro round shape in polished steel.Of course in the kitchen the disposal is certainly more dangerous than an incorrectly selected water spritz temperature.
Mine came with a wall mounted remote control - which is in fact actually wireless - but thankfully it uses infrared so it's line-of-sight only!
The autoflushers are the worst though - the ones in the ANA Lounge at NRT flush for me at least three times during the process of getting in, out and actually performing in the cubicle.
The autoflushers are the worst though - the ones in the ANA Lounge at NRT flush for me at least three times during the process of getting in, out and actually performing in the cubicle.
Jul 1, 2008 | 7:09 pm
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Back to the original topic, the Otohime confounds me.
Whenever I walk through the hallway at work and hear it sssshhhhing from inside the ladies' room, I want to shout "I KNOW YOU'RE PEEING IN THERE! THERE'S NO FAX MACHINE IN THE TOILET!"
I guess it saves water, but then again, loud music would work just as well... I can imagine it now... go into the toilet, pull down your pants and "Eye of the Tiger" starts playing...
Whenever I walk through the hallway at work and hear it sssshhhhing from inside the ladies' room, I want to shout "I KNOW YOU'RE PEEING IN THERE! THERE'S NO FAX MACHINE IN THE TOILET!"
I guess it saves water, but then again, loud music would work just as well... I can imagine it now... go into the toilet, pull down your pants and "Eye of the Tiger" starts playing...
Jul 1, 2008 | 7:16 pm
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Jul 1, 2008 | 7:57 pm
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Brilliant! Maybe we can develop a version where you can choose your music--somehow the 80s channel does seem oddly appropriate...
I have heard of versions that are more along the "babbling brook with chirping birds" line, but never came across one, so may be apocryphal. Certainly there are no birds in the toilet, either.
Jul 1, 2008 | 8:33 pm
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Nah, shows more talent to get in cadence with say, the 1812 Overture.
Brilliant! Maybe we can develop a version where you can choose your music--somehow the 80s channel does seem oddly appropriate...
I have heard of versions that are more along the "babbling brook with chirping birds" line, but never came across one, so may be apocryphal. Certainly there are no birds in the toilet, either.
I have heard of versions that are more along the "babbling brook with chirping birds" line, but never came across one, so may be apocryphal. Certainly there are no birds in the toilet, either.
Jul 2, 2008 | 1:41 am
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I could swear that I have seen a Panasonic/National washlet with MP3 player function in some catalog. It plays MP3 off a SD card inserted into a slot on the remote control. I bet the MP3 player will go quite nicely with your loo with integrated speakers and lights.