Hotel Shower Culture Shock: Olympic Commentator Baffled by Italian Bathroom — Japan vs. Europe Bathing Differences
A former Olympic gold medalist turned commentator was stunned by an Italian hotel's open-plan shower at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics. With no partition, no bathtub, and only a thin curtain — Japanese guests face a real challenge. Explore the fascinating cultural gap between Japanese and European hotel bathroom design.