Firstly, from the tiny bit of Japan I have seen it rocks! Everyone is so polite and happy. They have machines that do everything! This is all well and good as long as you know how to use them.

The toilets at the Qantas lounge are automated. Upon arrival into the cubicle the lid opens in a welcoming salute. To your left is the control panel adjusting flush levels, raising and lowering seats and lids, and firing the water gun cannons for cleaning. I selected the desired rate of cleaning and enjoyed the comfort of the thoughtfully warmed water doing the hard work. Eventually, however, comfort turned to discomfort as the water failed to cease as I thought it would. Playing with the controls only made the water fiercer. Just before drowning I worked out the cease fire sequence. Too scared to attempt the drying sequence I fled the cubicle. The automated flushing system mocking my retreat.