Sunday, September 10, 2017

Toilets in Japan



I was shocked to see how different the toilets are in Japan…plus they are all  always clean, no odor...
I even leave some toilets without using because I couldn’t figure out where the flush is. Then I developed the reflex of identifying the flush button or lever first thing.
Nowadays I don’t even need to do that...

Yes, I got used to the Japanese toilets and know how to use even if there are some different options…
And also because there are so many new and helpful instructions…

There are 2 major things in toilets in Japan…
One is the high tech western style toilets with seat heating… bidet options, flushing sound for privacy….
The other one is an old school Japanese style toilet where you squat to use the toilet.
I have to say both of them have their own positive aspects…
The  Japanese toilet is different and quite a new experience for me.  What I noticed is though sometimes Japanese women wait in line to use a western style toilet even the Japanese style toilet is available...Since I don’t mind using the Japanese style toilet, but I do mind  waiting  in line for long …   I just ask if it is available.
Many time I saw many shocked native faces when a foreigner is okay to use the Japanese style toilet…
And there is also the high tech western style toilets…
If you really enjoy you can even buy the toilet seats to bring back home.
I am planning to buy that when/if I leave Japan.
Toilets are also small things that make a huge difference in life, thanks to Japanese improvements on Western style toilet seats many people are happy….

Cheers,
Ece

Sunday, June 11, 2017

Cookie Time



There is a wide range of things to eat in Tokyo. Full Japanese experiences… From meals to snacks to street food, Western style food, Japanese ontake  of  western style foods…And themed experiences…There are so many shops that have specialties  related  to one single item…
Here I found  one  more that I like.
A cookie shop… and the mascot looks like the cookie monster… I love it, cookies mean  whole lot to me …. 

The cookie time shop in Harajuku is the full treat.
Classic chocolate chip cookie
S’mores…
Cookie ice cream sandwich…

Sets of cookie and milk…

And the most amazing brownie cookie ice cream filled shakes….
Bags and tins of cookies to bring home and try to eat responsibly…


So their motto is real…

It is always cookie time in  Tokyo.

Cheers,
 Ece

Monday, May 22, 2017

How I see Tokyo...




I am not an  expert on  Tokyo Japan or anything…
I just live there and see this world with my own eyes. And also I chose to write about it.
I have also met so many suffocating people who know everything about Japan or Tokyo or so…
I tried not to be  one …
On the center of all, I love Tokyo and Japan…
All the experiences and emotions I have,  are based on my own life and preferences…
So here I gathered some photos that I see Tokyo emotionally.










Cheers,
Ece