Caring about toilet noise: from feudal-era to 21st century

Caring about toilet noise: from feudal-era to 21st century

TOKYO, Japan - A handheld device called ''Keitai (portable) Otohime'' and a conventional device, attached to the wall of a Toto Ltd. showroom in Tokyo (top right), emit the simulated sound of a toilet flushing.(Kyodo)

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  • ILEA000661916
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  • 2010/2/01 00:00:00
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  • Kyodo / Kyodo News Images
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