Kabukicho Tower Toilet / The issue of “genderless toilets” at the Kabukicho Tower has been in the news and in articles in major newspapers for a while.
Kabukicho Tower is a complex filled with many fascinating things, but it is no exaggeration to say that this toilet issue has made it more well-known.
We would like to introduce the background of the fire and what happened afterwards!
Background of the Kabukicho Tower Toilet Flame
The Tokyu Kabukicho Tower in Tokyo had a private toilet on the second floor that attracted a lot of attention.
These toilets were called “genderless toilets” and had eight private rooms that could be used regardless of gender.
However, after its opening, this facility was criticized by users, and security measures were taken, including having security guards patrol the area.
Subsequently, the facility underwent renovations that divided it into a women-only area and a men-only area, and the gender-less restrooms were eliminated (circa 2023/08).
It has been pointed out that the name and installation of this facility was misleading to some users and professionals.
Others have commented on the need for restrooms that take into account diverse gender expressions and the need for barrier-free restrooms.
Kabukicho Tower Toilet Public reaction
It was so inflammatory that it was featured on Platform X in the form of #Shitty Property of the Year 2023.
Genderless Toilet] A toilet on the second floor of Tokyu Kabukicho Tower. Tokyu installed it to realize the SDGs, but it was discontinued after 4 months because it was difficult for women to use due to the fear of men entering, and it became a human rights-less restroom where men needed to report to the resident security guard to urinate when using it. #FuckingLot of the Year 2023 pic.twitter.com/ERK8y44sWo
– Mayuzumikun (@NekoMur) November 19, 2023
Other.
Genderless toilets can’t be an option other than to make them “besides genderless”. Lots of women have been saying this for years and are just being ignored. The idea of “all-gender toilets in all private rooms” is a mistake to begin with.
Some of the comments included the following.
Kabukicho Tower Toilet Afterwards
It seems that women’s and men’s restrooms are now clearly separated.
Gender-less toilets in Kabukicho Tower.
– SK (@KatzePotatoes) November 20, 2023
When I went there this month, this is what it looked like.
The position of the washing place is strange due to the forced remodeling.
Also, the women’s restroom had quite a long line. https://t.co/7kMsyulxGv pic.twitter.com/m34lahDzQ6
