The Tokyo Toilet LogoShibuya City Tourism Association
Public toilets in Shibuya like you've never seen
Toilets are a symbol of Japan's world-renowned hospitality culture. Public toilets have been redesigned in 17 locations throughout Shibuya (Tokyo, Japan) with the help of 16 creators invited from around the world.
Sasazuka Greenway Toilet (2023-03-10) by Junko KobayashiShibuya City Tourism Association
Sasazuka Greenway Toilet by Junko Kobayashi
Toilet of the town lights
A large, yellow oval-shaped awning hangs over a series of cylindrical toilets of various heights, with silhouettes of rabbits peeking out from the round windows installed on the exterior walls.
Sasazuka Greenway Toilet (2023-03-10) by Junko KobayashiShibuya City Tourism Association
Site-specific circumstances required a lightweight construction, so we decided to use a weather-resistant steel plate panel structure for the facility design.
Sasazuka Greenway Toilet (2023-03-10) by Junko KobayashiShibuya City Tourism Association
We also made the large awning hang overhead, creating a sky-like opening to eliminate the dark and closed feeling of the area underneath the Keio Line elevated railway tracks.
Sasazuka Greenway Toilet (2023-03-10) by Junko KobayashiShibuya City Tourism Association
The weather-resistant steel plate panels have been rusted once to retain their strength and texture indefinitely.
Sasazuka Greenway Toilet (2023-03-10) by Junko KobayashiShibuya City Tourism Association
We wanted to create a public toilet that has a strong presence, like a stubborn old man who is always watching over the people, while also creating a fun and entertaining atmosphere at the same time.
Sasazuka Greenway Toilet (2023-03-10) by Junko KobayashiShibuya City Tourism Association
The opening to the facility is wide, giving it a massive yet open feel, with a bright and clean interior that is also secure and safe.
Sasazuka Greenway Toilet (2023-03-10) by Junko KobayashiShibuya City Tourism Association
Sasazuka Greenway Toilet (2023-03-10) by Junko KobayashiShibuya City Tourism Association
Sasazuka Greenway Toilet (2023-03-10) by Junko KobayashiShibuya City Tourism Association
Sasazuka Greenway Toilet (2023-03-10) by Junko KobayashiShibuya City Tourism Association
Sasazuka Greenway Toilet (2023-03-10) by Junko KobayashiShibuya City Tourism Association
Sasazuka Greenway Toilet (2023-03-10) by Junko KobayashiShibuya City Tourism Association
Sasazuka Greenway Toilet (2023-03-10) by Junko KobayashiShibuya City Tourism Association
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