7 countries with the most unusual toilets

1. Netherlands

Once in Amsterdam, do not consider yourself crazy if in the morning you do not find a toilet in the park or on one of the central streets, which most certainly was there last night. It is still in place, just in the daytime it literally goes underground.

Such - a forced measure of the city authorities in the fight for the cleanliness of the streets. The thing is that numerous visitors to local bars, leaving them, find themselves in a difficult dilemma: where to relieve a small need - at the corner of this house or the next one? After all, there are no ordinary plastic booths on the streets: they disfigure the city's appearance. Stylish and futuristic toilets, made of stainless steel and able to withstand the onslaught of vandals, is different!

During the day, the two-meter structure "hides" underground, betraying its presence only with a roof hatch on the sidewalk. In the evening, at a certain time, a representative of the municipality presses the remote control, and the toilet is lifted out of the ground with the help of a hydraulic motor. Flushing and cleaning takes place automatically: the cabins are connected to the sewerage system. True, there are no doors in them, but they do not seem to be needed. Indeed, thanks to the design of the toilet, all strategically important parts of the visitor's body are hidden from prying eyes. Such a toilet is available all night, and early in the morning it goes underground again. Sometimes this happens so unexpectedly that it can, if you suddenly find yourself in dangerous proximity.

2. Sweden

Here, a tourist can study the signs on the doors of some public toilets for a long time in search of a gender indicator. But he will not find the usual division into women and men. The fact is that this European power supports gender equality even in matters of intimate hygiene. Not so long ago, along with the usual ones, unisex toilets appeared. In fact, these are ordinary toilet rooms with toilets isolated from each other. And nothing revolutionary. Anyone can just enter them, regardless of gender, and instead of two queues there will be one. is one of the main arguments in favor of the proliferation of such toilets.

3. United Kingdom

Even if there is a trash can in the restroom, it is not for used paper, but for hygiene products. Sewer pipes in the UK are wide enough to handle cellulose easily. But, in order to wash off the paper, you will probably have to tinker. After all, the usual tank with a button may not exist, so look for a special handle on the wall above the toilet. British toilets are such a surprise to some travelers that the Internet is even filling up.

By the way, it was among the English monarchs that the post of chamberlain of the chair was in demand for a long time. The duty of such a person was to provide the king with everything necessary for toilet needs. Some historical sources claim that the chamberlain of the chair was obliged to wipe the royal ass after he had a great need.

Kings, of course, can do anything, but thanks to advanced technology, ordinary people in the 21st century can do even more. Today, in such a delicate matter as going to the toilet, valets are no longer needed. Modern plumbing does an excellent job with their duties.

For example, the design of the TECEone shower toilet is based on three principles: "No power, no complicated electronics, no installation problems." It is very easy to perform hygiene procedures: you can set not only a comfortable water temperature, but also its flow rate and pressure.

4. France

The men here were allowed to relieve themselves on the street. True, it was not about cozy bushes and not about the facade of the Louvre, but about completely legal urinals. The design is simple in appearance, bright (to attract attention) and environmentally friendly in functionality. There is a layer of straw inside, and this is a very thoughtful decision. First, it absorbs unpleasant odors. Secondly, after long-term use, straw becomes an excellent fertilizer for lawns and flower beds.

However, French feminists have not appreciated eco-urinals. They say, men are given all the conditions, but what should women do in a similar situation ?! After their demonstrative indignation, the authorities revised the project, so that more familiar to all public booths became widespread.

5. Singapore

When in this country, never leave a dirty toilet behind you. Be sure to rinse off, after all.

And those who like to have a small need for an elevator run the risk of being locked in it until the police arrive. Special detectors that react to the smell of urine automatically block doors and send a signal to law enforcement officers - along with photographs. And the violator can receive not only a fine, but also dubious fame. A similar thing happened: with pictures of her crime, the district authorities pasted over several elevators, so to speak, for edification. So far, not many cabins in Singapore are equipped with such equipment. Perhaps one day it will be introduced throughout the country.

In light of this information, it is not surprising that it was Singapore that became the founding country of the WTO. It is a global non-profit organization that, despite the seeming absurdity of its name, strives to improve toilet and sanitary conditions around the world and has already made significant progress.

6. South Korea

There are many comfortable, clean, and most importantly, free closets in this country. Therefore, it is not surprising that it was the Koreans who built a park-museum dedicated to toilets and their derivatives (in every sense). By the way, walking through the park, you can get to the building of the Korean Toilet Association. You will definitely not miss it: it is built in the shape of a toilet bowl.

Koreans have great respect for the "closet" topic. When meeting, instead of greeting you may be asked: "How is your chair?" In addition, it is customary here to give toilet paper for housewarming. It is believed that the longer the roll, the longer the new homeowners will live.

7. Japan

There are no paid toilets in the Land of the Rising Sun, and despite the availability, they are comfortable and clean. In the booths, most often there are toilets, the seats on them are equipped with heating. There are also special booths where you can relieve yourself on your haunches. True, with some peculiarities: you need to sit facing the drain mechanism. Many of these toilets are equipped with photocells. It is enough to take a step to the side or move your hand to turn on the water.

You may also come across a truly smart toilet. He will open the lid in greeting when you arrive, kindly warm up the seat, turn on music to drown out the sounds of natural processes, and help solve hygiene issues without paper.

During self-isolation, when we are forced to be within four walls around the clock, comfort and hygiene are especially important. Especially in the delicate areas of our life. You don't have to worry about this with a shower toilet. The easy-to-use model is designed in such a way that during its operation warm water for hygiene procedures comes directly from the mains. You will not only reduce spending on toilet paper, but you will also be able to carry out these manipulations more thoroughly and efficiently. It also does not require a power connection.