Shibuya City is home to a diverse array of people. Some live here for school or work, while others come seeking movies, music, art, theater, or shopping. The cityscape changes from morning to night. Observing each person walking the streets reveals a community where diverse individuals gather: the elderly, people with disabilities, families with children, sexual minorities, and those with oversea roots. Shibuya City has undertaken initiatives to provide public restrooms that diverse individuals can use safely and without any worries. “THE TOKYO TOILET,” designed by 16 creators, proposed new forms of public restrooms through unique, creative ideas in various styles, and was realized at 17 locations within Shibuya City. THE TOKYO TOILET is essential to realizing our vision of “Shibuya – Transforms Differences into Strength.” We hope it will change the image of public restrooms, which were often perceived as places people hesitated to enter. Furthermore, we aspire for THE TOKYO TOILET to spread this new form of public restrooms to both locals and visitors just as Shibuya City does as a hub for fashion, music, and other cultures. May it become one of the motives for Shibuya evolving into a place where residents feel happy living, and visitors enjoy exploring. We look forward to welcoming you.

Shibuya Ward Mayor
Ken Hasebe