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Why Toilets in Japan are a National Pride

19 Aug 2026

When visitors return from a journey through Japan, they often find themselves articulating a fascination with something quite unexpected: the toilets. While Western tradition often shies away from discussing sanitation—viewing it as a utilitarian necessity at best and a social taboo at worst—Japanese culture embraces it as a vital reflection of the national soul.