To squat or not

That, was the question.

Actually, I knew I eventually had to deal with it and I thought I was sure I was going to use it. Then, as soon as I had to go, I just found out there is almost always toilets labelled as “western style”. It was such a relief!

I actually gave it a thought to try one but as soon as I got into one, I looked at it and I didn’t know where to start. I got to as far as knowing where to face because of the obvious placement of the toilet paper. But alas, that was the end of it.

Too much details. I know. I’ll stop there.

Anyhoo, I’ll just move on to talking about the mac daddy of them all. It’s called a “washlet.” In case you’re wondering what that thing is on top of the tank, it really is a sink and faucet.

The faucet automatically turns on when the toilet is flushed allowing you to wash your hands. Instead of going down the drain, the water is collected in the tank to be used the next time you flush. Pretty ingenious, isn’t it?

It really is a true environment-friendly toilet, even with all the bells and whistles — bidet, “butt shower” and heated seat (yes, you heard that right!). There’s even some that open and close the cover and the seat automatically with the push of a button.

I want one. No, I NEED one!

 

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Oh Tokyo!

We are finally in Tokyo and now we just have to find our bearings. What’s a better place to do that than the top of Tokyo Metropolitan Government Office (located in Shinjuku). It’s free to go up there and the views of the city are amazing.

Just don’t mind the tacky restaurant when you reach the top. Oh yeah, you’ll also be greeted by a souvenir shop as soon the elevator door opens.

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Hermès Vancouver Airport

It’s true. There is a fourth Hermès store in Canada and it’s in Vancouver Airport Duty Free. However small, it carries a few items like scarves, small bags, blankets, ties, some leather items and even a few jewelry items.

Here are some pictures I took of the store.

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It Is My Duty!

I never neglect my duties and I take it very seriously… duty free shopping is no joke.

I haven’t left the country yet and the fun has already started.

Stay tuned…

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