1. In Japan, when using a squat-style toilet, you should push the horizontal silver lever with your hand, not your foot. This is due to design issues such as preventing water leakage and potential injury from peeling plating.
2. Some people prefer to use their foot to flush, but this is not considered the correct method according to Toto, a leading toilet manufacturer in Japan.
3. To avoid touching the potentially dirty lever, you can use a piece of toilet paper to push it and then discard it during the flush. This keeps your hand clean while adhering to proper bathroom etiquette in Japan.
2. Some people prefer to use their foot to flush, but this is not considered the correct method according to Toto, a leading toilet manufacturer in Japan.
3. To avoid touching the potentially dirty lever, you can use a piece of toilet paper to push it and then discard it during the flush. This keeps your hand clean while adhering to proper bathroom etiquette in Japan.
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Correct usage of Japanese squat-style toilets involves pushing the horizontal silver lever with a hand, not a foot, to prevent water leakage and potential injury. This is recommended by Toto, a prominent Japanese toilet manufacturer. To maintain cleanliness, one can use a piece of toilet paper to
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Date: Oct. 17, 2025
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