Why “restrooms” is being discussed
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I live in Japan. I usually have no trouble finding public restrooms or places to throw away trash. When necessary, I use the facilities at train stations.
by torisima · Oct 19, 2026
Three competing gas station/ convenience stores were built in my area the past few years. All have at least 20 fuel pumps and sell hot carry out food. All have public restr…
by memcg · Oct 18, 2026
Correct. But - my experience - it's just another day of the week when advocates for hunger relief do everything from spending money on mass-market advertising, to showing up en…
by bell-cot · Oct 18, 2026
This happens in Europe, too. In Finland, in several towns it is not unusual for (the most nondiscriminating) public restrooms to be used for heroin injection, with the needle th…
by TFNA · Oct 18, 2026
Hiking isn’t the same thing as walking around a town or city as a tourist. I didn’t find the “carry your trash with you” to be too big of a hassle but what is truly barbaric is…
by ericmay · Oct 18, 2026
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A public toilet, also known as a restroom, bathroom or washroom, is a room or small building with toilets and sinks for use by the general public. The facilities are available to customers, travelers, employees of a business, school pupils or prisoners. Public toilets are typically found in many different places: inner-city locations, offices, factories, schools, universities and other places of work and study. Similarly, museums, cinemas, bars, restaurants, and entertainment venues usually provide public toilets. Railway stations, filling stations, and long-distance public transport vehicles such as trains, ferries, and planes usually provide toilets for general use. Portable toilets are often available at large outdoor events. Read more on Wikipedia