"THE TOKYO TOILET," A lecture by Koji Yanai and conversation with Rahul Mehrotra and Seng Kuan
Koji Yanai explores the process behind his ongoing project, THE TOKYO TOILET. Begun in 2020, the enterprise has gained international acclaim as it places convenient restroom facilities on public property throughout the city. After identifying the issue of accessible public toilets in Tokyo, Yanai collaborated with partner designers to fabricate creative and noticeable facilities that are accessible to all members of society. The highest standards of cleaning and maintenance lead to hospitable spaces at the forefront of innovation. Yanai will examine the sustainability of this initiative and th…