A Japanese poet, Senryu
Created a funny haiku
While of similar brevity
1 hour ago
To commemorate sales of its 20 millionth ウォシュレット (Washlet) commode, Toto launched its トイレ川柳大賞 (Toire Senryu Taisho, Toilet Senryu Contest) in 2005. Each Nov. 10, rolls of toilet tissue with the winning entries are sold in bookstores and novelty shops for ¥350. | ISTOCK
Mar 13, 2017
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