Japan's first airport bathroom for dogs features self-cleaning 'pee pole' cnn.com

(CNN) — Osaka's airport has just improved its facilities -- but not for its human travelers.
A world-class dog rest area, which includes shower facilities and a "pee pole" that cleans itself, will open at Osaka International Airport (ITAMI) on February 13.
Other Japanese airports like Tokyo's Narita have indoor areas for service dogs, but ITAMI has taken the concept one step further for both service animals and pets alike.
"We envisioned these dog-toilets would be used before service dogs get on the flight with their owners," Kei Ogata, a spokeswoman from Kansai airport, tells CNN Travel.
There is also a second pup facility inside, which is intended for service dogs and comes equipped with a handy intercom system.