Japan is a country famous for its cleanliness and hygiene. From building structures, infrastructure, to space design, sanitary equipment, and even daily cleaning tools, it also shows the Japanese people's priority on preserving aesthetics. And Japanese toilets are truly "hygienic". Thanks to that, there has been a lot of research on Japanese toilet designs and the origins of civilized cleanliness here.
Let's take a look at 3 unique public toilet designs in Tokyo, Japan.
The “Hi Toilet" designed by Kazoo Sato / TBWA/ HAKUHODO Disruption Lab Team.
The design was inspired by research on user behavior in public restrooms and took the concept based on "Voice command Toilet".
7th Street Public Toilet (Hi Toilet) 2-53-5 Hatagaya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
7th Street Park Toilet (Hi Toilet) Click here
To watch the introduction video Special project website: https://tokyotoilet.jp/
Public restroom at Nishi - Sando designed by architect Sou Fujimoto
This is also one of 17 public toilet designs under the Nippon Foundation's "THE TOKYO TOILET" project, which aims to reinstall public toilets at 17 locations in Shibuya.
TMI: This is one of the toilets used as a set for Wim Wenders' movie "Perfect Days".
Nishi-Sando Public Restroom 3-27-1 Yoyogi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Nishi-Sando Public Restroom Click here
To watch the introduction video Special project website: https://tokyotoilet.jp/
Yoyogi-Hachiman mushroom-shaped toilet designed by architect Toyo Ito
Another unique toilet also appeared in the movie "Perfect Days" which is creating a buzz recently.
This toilet is designed like three mushrooms growing right next to Yoyogi-Hachiman Shrine. Architect Toyo Ito placed it near the steps leading up to the temple to create a feeling of harmony with the green forest behind.
Nishi-Sando Public Restroom 3-27-1 Yoyogi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Nishi-Sando Public Restroom Click here
To watch the introduction video Special project website: https://tokyotoilet.jp/