November 19th was World Toilet Day, raising awareness of the 2.4 billion people who still don’t have access to proper sanitation and clean water. It’s a fundamental human right, but around the world people suffer disease as a result of poor quality (or complete lack of) toilets. WaterAid started World Toilet Day to raise awareness of this global problem, so we’re doing our bit by comparing wacky toilets across the globe. How does your loo compare?
#1. Tokyo, Japan.
According to local media, this is “the world’s most spacious public toilet.”
#2. White Sands National Monument, New Mexico, US.
The park’s sand dunes are completely white, as they’re made of gypsum crystals. This park is the largest gypsum crystal field in the world.
#3. Mumin Papa Cafe, Japan.
“That brown fish looks weird — oh.”
#4. Shiqiaopu Street, Chonqging, China.
Don’t worry, there aren’t cameras inside. That would be weird.
#5. Paris, France.
Rolling Stones-inspired urinals ensure every patron gets satisfaction.
#6. The Shard, London, UK.
Twin toilets so you can chat about the view from the loo.
#7. Applied Physics Laboratory Ice Station, Prudhoe Bay, Alaska, US.
Fingers crossed you don’t run out of paper.
#8. Chicago, Illinois, US.
A one-way mirror lets visitors to this toilet watch people at the bar without being seen.
#9. Sketch, London, UK.
You’ll find these egg-shaped pod toilets in Michelin-starred restaurant, Sketch.
#10. Zambia, Africa.
Watch elephants and giraffes stroll by as you sit comfortably on this safari park toilet.
#11. Wellington, New Zealand.
This bog-asaurus allows the user to tick, “Pee in a giant robot monster toilet” off the bucket list.
#12. Guadalajara, Mexico.
Appearing to float above a (disused!) lift shaft, this takes “the long drop” to a whole new level.
#13. Aurora Ice Museum, Alaska, US.
Don’t be fooled by the pretty lights; this is a recipe for frostbite in places you don’t want to think about.
You can find out more about World Toilet Day at the official website, or donate towards WaterAid’s work on their website.