「トイレ」をテーマにした風変わりなカフェがインドネシア・ジャワ島のセマランという街で2016年4月にオープンし、地元では予約必須の人気店となっている。カフェの名前は「Jamban」で、まさにインドネシア語で「トイレ」を意味している。AFP通信などが伝えた。
客は洋式トイレに腰掛け、テーブルの上には、しゃがんで使用する「和式」タイプの便器が置かれる。そこに盛り付けられているのは、インドネシア料理のミートボールスープや、フルーツポンチのようなデザートなどインドネシアで定番のメニューだ。
ジャカルタ・ポストによると、この店がトイレをテーマにした目的は、単に奇をてらったわけではなく、地元の人々に衛生に対する知識や、トイレの使用方法を啓発するためと報じている。
オーナーのバディ・ラクソノ氏は公衆衛生の専門家。バディ氏によると、貧困地域など、インドネシアの人口の38%の家にはトイレがまだ整備されておらず、伝染病などの発生源となっている。
バディ氏は2013〜2014年には3500のトイレを設置する業務に携わり、その3カ月後にこのカフェをオープンさせた。トイレ整備の重要性についてより広く人々に知ってもらおうとこのレストランをオープンさせたという。「食事は清潔で、食べても問題ない」と強調している。
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Transjakarta(01 of30)
Many travelers avoid Indonesia\'s hectic capital city altogether, but I enjoyed getting right in the thick of it. Riding the new Transjakarta rapid bus system, for example, allowed me to mingle with locals as I took in Jakarta\'s sights and smog.
Monas(02 of30)
One of the main attractions is Jakarta is the 433-foot-tall Indonesian National Monument, locally known as \"Monas,\" which was erected in 1975 to symbolize the Republic of Indonesia.
Urban Jungle(03 of30)
One thing I love about Jakarta is that in spite of its hustle and bustle, congestion and pollution, it still manages to be lush.
Smile Of The Century(04 of30)
Jakartans are also some of the friendliest, happiest people I\'ve ever met and are eager to congregate with foreigners in spite of their often poor grasp of English.
Istiqlal Mosque(05 of30)
Another major Jakarta attraction is the Istiqlal Mosque, located just opposite Monas in the heart of the city. Indonesia\'s national mosque, Istiqlal was the site of a colorful TV taping the day I visited.
Leave Me With Your Borneo(06 of30)
Borneo has been in the news for all the wrong reasons lately, but in spite of this, I enjoyed several days of trekking in the highly protected Gunung Palung National Park, on the island\'s west coast.
Lubuk Baji(07 of30)
I camped in this amazing treehouse, named \"Lubuk Baji\" after a nearby waterfall.
Musli(08 of30)
My guide Muslianto, who prefers to go by \"Musli,\" has lived most of his life near the jungle and is incredibly in-tune with nature. He totally needs his own TV show!
Orang Utan(09 of30)
In spite of the ongoing primate genocide, there are still healthy populations of wild orangutans in Kalimantan, the official name for Indonesian Borneo. Here\'s one I spotted in a tree above where I was trekking.
Rainforest(10 of30)
The jungles of Indonesian Borneo are lush and humid, producing a mysterious ambiance.
Jogja(11 of30)
The city of Yogyakarta, locally known as \"Jog-ja,\" is the tourist hub of Java island, home to several imperial palaces as well as ancient temples, volcanoes and other incredible attractions. Like many other Southeast Asian backpacker hubs, Jogja is replete with guest houses, rickshaws and people who are eager to offer you services in exchange for money. Yogyakarta is more charming than, say, Siem Reap or Chiang Mai, and it\'s also got a more interesting story: It\'s still ruled by a sultan!
The Water Palace(12 of30)
Although the Sultan\'s current \"Kraton\" palace is Yogyakarta\'s main attraction, the nearby water palace (Taman Sari) is more secluded and also more interesting. An oasis where sultans of years past would bathe with as many as 100 virgins, Taman Sari also houses a 26-kilometer underground tunnel that leads directly to the sea.
Stairway To Heaven(13 of30)
The mosque at Taman Sari is an attraction within an attraction. Its unique shape -- and intended purpose -- have given it the nicknake \"Stairway to Heaven.\"
Recycled Art Shop(14 of30)
While departing from Taman Sari, I noticed some trash strewn about, but not haphazardly and on the streets as is usually the case in Indonesia. Rather, a local artist named Uwuh had painted some plastic bottles in the colors of the Indonesian flag and used them as decorations. Upon chatting with him more, I learned that he does this for a living. He hopes his art will inspire young Indonesians to solve their country\'s horrible trash problem.
Borobudur(15 of30)
In addition to Hindu temple Prambanan, Yogyakarta is also located close to Borobudur, a ninth-century Buddhist temple that is the world\'s largest.
Ashmageddon(16 of30)
A few days after I arrived in Jogja, nearby Mount Kelud erupted, which prompted me to don a face mask and go out into the city with my camera.
Ash Flower(17 of30)
Although questionable in its safety or wisdom, my decision to take in the ash-covered city not only built character but produced great photos and a nod in The Jakarta Globe, Indonesia\'s largest newspaper.
Kawah Ijen(18 of30)
Like any sane traveler, I left volcano-ravaged Yogyakarta and headed immediately for Mount Ijen, one of the culprit volcano\'s East Java neighbors. Since Ijen continuously emits sulfur, however, it isn\'t prone to huge eruptions.
Blue Fire(19 of30)
It is prone to bright-blue flames at night, however.
Hard-Knock Life(20 of30)
Unfortunately, there is a dark side to Ijen\'s bright beauty. The large sulfur deposits have resulted in the development of a commercial mine that, like many such operations in Indonesia, relies on extremely cheap and hazardous local labor. Although this man is carrying 80 kilograms and will do so for 6 kilometers, he will earn less than 7 USD for his work.
Volcano Country(21 of30)
A dormant volcano as seen from the summit of Mount Ijen.
Natural-Born Hipsters(22 of30)
After my overnight trek to Mount Ijen, my local guide Sam introduced me to the friendly people of his village at its base, many of whom are former miners.
Change Of Scenery(23 of30)
After finishing up in busy Java. I flew to Sulawesi, a sparely populated island famous for its agriculture -- namely coffee and rice, which is what\'s being harvested by this beautiful, happy woman.
The Circle Game(24 of30)
Sulawesi is also famous for its Tana Toraja region, which hosts some of the most elaborate funeral celebrations in the world. Here you see a group of dancers inaugurating a funeral, with traditional, boat-shaped Toraja houses in the background.
Red Carpet To The Afterlife(25 of30)
Torajan funerals aren\'t the weepy affairs we\'re used to in the West but lively, triumphant celebrations of life -- and whatever comes after. Here women raise a red fabric that symbolizes the deceased person\'s road to the afterlife.
Baby Graves(26 of30)
Babies -- young ones, anyway -- also traditionally receive special funerals in Toraja. People bury their infants (and, in the cases of miscarriage and abortion, fetuses) in trees, with the idea that the tree, as the baby\'s new \"mother,\" will give it eternal life.
The Last Paradise(27 of30)
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Dive Trip(28 of30)
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Snake Eyes(29 of30)
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Pink Sunset(30 of30)
My last sunset at Raja Ampat was truly the perfect end to a truly perfect trip. Are you ready to book your ticket yet?