If you come to Japan, you might encounter difficulty when using the restroom.
You might even be using it right now and facing an issue: how to operate the control panel on the restroom seat.
However, after reading this article, you should be able to enjoy comfortable restroom time in Japan.
The placement and labeling of buttons may vary depending on the manufacturer, but you shouldn't have trouble navigating them because most of them have similar designs.
You will come across control panels like this.
quote：TOTO
I will now explain the meaning of each button.
止 or 停止
Stop the cleansing
おしり
Clean for your bottom
Before pressing this, always check the strength of the cleansing water flow. If the previous user had set it to a high intensity, you might find yourself screaming the moment you press the button.
やわらか
Clean more soft for your bottom
Finding this button is lucky for you because it provides beginners with an easy to use soft cleaning with just one touch.
ビデ
Cleaning for woman
乾燥
Dry after cleaning.
But using paper is faster.
水勢or洗浄強さ
Adjust the cleaning pressure up or down.
The illuminated area indicates the current strength.
弱 or -・・・Soft
強 o r+・・・Hard
洗浄位置
Adjusts the position where the cleaning water hits you.
前or▲・・・Forward
後or▼・・・Backward
マッサージ
Adds rhythm to the cleaning for a massaging effect.
I recommend using it when constipated.
入・・・Start
切・・・Stop
脱臭
It sucks in and eliminates odors.
Some settings may start automatically a little after someone sits down, so don't worry. It doesn't mean you smell.
入・・・Start
切・・・Stop
便座
Adjusts the temperature of the toilet seat.
低・・・Low
高・・・High
温水
Adjusts the water temperature for cleaning.
低・・・Low
高・・・High
電源
Power button.
If the light indicating each level is not on, the toilet seat may not be powered on.
Try pressing the button to suck in odors to see if it makes a sound. If there's no response, press the power button.
Next, I will explain how to operate this type of control panel.
quote：LIXIL
skip similar buttons.
流す
Flush the toilet.
大・・・Flush after a large bowel movement.
小・・・Flush after urinating.
If you encounter any other issues, feel free to reach out here.
However, please refrain from waiting for my response in the toilet, as I may not be able to reply immediately.
Good luck.