publictoilets

A Chinese tourist destination installed toilet timers

New technology sparks debate on privacy, safety, and tourism management at UNESCO World Heritage site.

German politician licks public toilet

German politician Martin Neumaier faces backlash after videos of him licking public restrooms.

Designers are rethinking the toilet

From dry composting toilets to wastewater recycling, the aim is to reduce water use and…

The enduring art of latrinalia

The intimate graffiti art form found in pub bathrooms, offers insight into subcultures and social…

The last four toilets of the Tokyo Toilet Project

The Tokyo Toilet Project started in 2020 with the aim of dispelling misconceptions about public…

People poop in lines at Disneyland and Disney World

An urban legend about poop involving Disneyland and Disney World seems to be real, according…

In Italy, a young entrepreneur invests in public restrooms

In Naples (Italy), a young entrepreneur decided to open a pay toilet because of the…

A new life for sentō, the traditional Japanese public bathhouse

The traditional Japanese public bathhouse known as sentō will have a new life thanks to…

The evolution of the architecture of public toilets

Innovative public restroom design is transforming overlooked urban spaces into cultural symbols.

Cinema and a kiosk inside a public toilet

Another Japanese public toilet amazes us with a multifunctional structure that transcends the traditional notion…