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an empty bathroom with several sinks and mirrors on the wall, all in different colors

Sento, or public bathhouses, are an integral part of Japanese bathing culture dating back hundreds of years. These communal bathing facilities have played a significant role in Japanese society, offering more than just a place to get clean. Sento provide a space for relaxation, socializing, and experiencing a unique aspect of Japanese culture. Though their numbers have declined in recent decades, sento remain an important part of many communities and offer visitors a glimpse into traditional…

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an orange building with red walls and white doors

As a part of the Tokyo toilet project, New York-based Japanese designer Nao Tamura squeezed a bright red toilet cluster inside a triangular plot in Downtown Tokyo. The bright red color makes the design stand out while reminding the by-passers of the 'state of urgency', a feeling that is relatable for the eyes looking for a public restroom. 'Tamura's toilet block was informed by Origata – the traditional Japanese method of gift wrapping – to reference the notion of hospitality.'

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this is an illustration of people in a bathroom with birds flying over the bathtub

japanese illustrator Enya Honami's beautiful artwork is one to stay with for a while. just like the sento communal bath experience. japanese baths are deliberate and slow--luxuriate in the steamy clean.

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several people are sitting in the bath room

In a time when public bathing is rapidly diminishing in popularity, designer Jo Nagasaka took on the task of modernizing a local sento, or Japanese bathhouse, called Koganeyu. Jo’s imaginative work engages tradition and contemporary style in one space. To bring modern appeal and maintain Koganeyu’s focus on community and togetherness, Jo introduced an updated […]

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a public bathroom with many urinals and sinks in the bathtub, all lined up

A guide to ryokans, traditional Japanese-style hotels: information, advice, rules and customs, rooms, bathrooms, onsen, food, where to find the best ryokans

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an advertisement for tokyo's art museum, featuring white walls and curved walkways

Art of Travel Japan on Instagram: "Japanese architect Sou Fujimoto envisioned this public toilet as an urban watering place, a vessel for all that invites diverse individuals to gather, wash hands, and engage in conversation. The design strives to foster community connections around water, creating a unique blend of functionality and social interaction. 🚰✨ This toilet is part of the broader “𝐓𝐨𝐤𝐲𝐨 𝐓𝐨𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐭” renovation project, reshaping public restrooms in 17 Shibuya locations…

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a small white building sitting on the side of a road next to a lush green forest

Japanese fashion designer Nigo, the man behind the popular clothing brand, A Bathing Ape, has designed a public toilet that takes the shape of a small home as part of the Tokyo Toilet project. The toilet is located in the Harajuku district within central Tokyo, which is the region of the city that...

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