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Explore the unique amenities commonly found in Japanese hotels, with standards of cleanliness and essential items.
Electronic toilets
Electronic toilets are a hallmark of Japan. However, their variety of functions and control buttons can make the 'relief process' daunting.
The most basic functions of electronic toilets include flushing and drying, water spraying, adjusting water pressure, automatic opening and closing of the lid, seat warming, etc.
More modern versions also feature bright lights, automatic music playing, or sound effects of flowing water and odor neutralizers.
When using the toilet, one won't need to use paper for cleaning but only for drying.
Bathroom
Pre-molded bathrooms are also a common feature of many hotels in Japan, especially budget accommodations and business hotels.
A pre-molded bathroom is made of plastic and includes a toilet, bathtub, sink, and sometimes even walls, floors, and ceilings. You can imagine it as an airplane lavatory but slightly larger.
Indoor Slippers
Japanese people always take off their shoes before entering a house, as well as at schools and hospitals. Some hotels require you to leave your shoes at the room entrance and wear special indoor slippers they provide.
In Ryokan-style hotels, the traditional Japanese inn type, shoes must be left at the entrance, where indoor slippers are provided in various sizes for guests before they check-in and receive their room.
Furthermore, specialized slippers are provided in the bathroom to ensure hygiene between the 'unclean' area and other spaces in the room.
Sleepwear
While Yukata – a lightweight cotton kimono-style robe is always available at Ryokan-style hotels, pajamas are commonly provided in many hotel rooms.
They are placed on the bed or in the drawer. With this setup, hotels in Japan hope that guests can travel with the lightest luggage possible while still having all the essentials for an overnight stay.
Hotels typically provide a range of pyjama sizes. If you can't find one that fits, feel free to ask the staff here.
Posted by: Đăng Nguyễn
Keywords: Convenience standards commonly found in Japanese hotels
