> However, most visitors come away impressed by the undeniable fact that Japan is
> the world's leader in toilet technology. Over half of Japan's homes are equipped
> with high-tech devices known as washlets (ウォシュレット), which incorporate all
> sorts of handy features like seat warmers, hot air dryers and tiny robotic hands
> that arms that squirt water. The device is operated via a control panel, which
> may incorporate over 30 buttons (all labeled in Japanese) and, at first glance,
> bears more resemblance to a Space Shuttle navigation panel than your average WC.
> Don't panic ? help is at hand. The first key to solving the puzzle is that the
> actual flush mechanism is usually not operated by the control panel: instead,
> there is a standard, familiar, Western-style lever, switch or knob somewhere and
> it is thus entirely possible to take care of your business without ever using the
> washlet features. The second key to exploration is that there is always a big red
> button labeled 止 on the panel ? pressing this will instantly stop everything.
> Older models simply have a lever nearby that controls the flow of a sprayer. 

ウォシュレットは分かった

参考：2007/06/12(火)01時09分15秒