THE TOKYO TOILET

Shooting by Jiro Takano (Nacása & Partners Inc.)
Public toilets in Shibuya
like you've never seen.
Toilets are a symbol of Japan's world-renowned hospitality culture. Public toilets will be redesigned in 17 locations throughout Shibuya with the help of 16 creators invited from around the world. We invite you to take a look at the uniqueness of each of these facilities.

Creators

  • Fumihiko Maki
  • Junko Kobayashi
  • Kashiwa Sato
  • Kazoo Sato
  • Kengo Kuma
  • Marc Newson
  • Masamichi Katayama
  • Miles Pennington
  • Nao Tamura
  • NIGO®
  • Shigeru Ban
  • Sou Fujimoto
  • Tadao Ando
  • Takenosuke Sakakura
  • Tomohito Ushiro
  • Toyo Ito

(Alphabetical order)

Location

While the specifications of each toilet vary, wheelchair access is possible at all locations. Ostomate facilities are available at some locations. All toilets are equipped with Washlet.
Note: Toilets that have been completed are marked with a red pin.

MAINTENANCE

Public toilets must stand the test of time. In addition to our focus on designing impressive facilities, we at THE TOKYO TOILET believe that providing a comfortable user experience through cleaning and maintenance is equally important. The Nippon Foundation, the Shibuya City Government and the Shibuya Tourism Association will work together to maintain these facilities. We will also work with professional toilet inspectors to periodically survey the toilets to ensure we are providing the best user experience.

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TOILET LIST

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Media

Japan

Magazine:

  • CASA BRUTUS
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  • Shinkenchiku
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  • SWITCH (serial)
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  • Forbes Japan
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  • ELLE DECOR
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  • AERA
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  • Nikkei Architecture

Newspaper:

  • Asahi Shimbun
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  • Mainichi Shimbun
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  • Yomiuri Shimbun
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  • The Nikkei
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  • Tokyo Shimbun
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  • Chunichi Shimbun
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  • Nikkei MJ
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  • Asahi Gakusei Shimbun
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  • Yomiuri KODOMO Shimbun
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  • Sports Hochi

WEB:

Television:

  • NHK “Totsugeki! Kaneo-kun”
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  • NHK “COOL JAPAN”
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  • Fuji Television “Mezamashi TV”
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  • TV Asahi “Sunday Station”
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  • TV Asahi “Sunday LIVE”
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  • Tokyo MX

Radio:

  • Shibuya no Radio
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  • TBS Radio
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  • J-WAVE

( etc. )

International

Magazine:

  • ABITARE
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  • monocle
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  • Frame Magazine
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  • domus

Television:

  • BBC
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  • CNN
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  • NHK World

Newspaper:

  • New York Times
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  • The JAPAN TIMES
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  • ASAHI WEEKLY

Web:

( etc. )

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