“THE TOKYO TOILET” & “PERFECT DAYS”
Details
| Type | Lecture |
|---|---|
| Intended for | General public / Enrolled students / Applying students / International students / Alumni / Companies / High school students / University students / Academic and Administrative Staff |
| Date(s) | January 17, 2024 15:00 — 17:00 |
| Location | Hongo Area Campus |
| Venue | Ito Hall, Ito International Research Center |
| Capacity | 300 people |
| Entrance Fee | No charge |
| Registration Method | Advance registration required
https://pco-prime.com/form/tc2024117/en/ |
| Registration Period | December 26, 2023 — January 17, 2024 |
| Contact | tokyo.college.event@tc.u-tokyo.ac.jp |
Abstract
In 2018, the public toilet renovation project, “THE TOKYO TOILET (TTT)” commenced in Shibuya, Tokyo. Representing Japan and featuring 16 internationally renowned creators, including architects at the forefront, this project brought creativity and design to the often-overlooked realm of urban architecture – the public toilet. It successfully introduced new value to this object. In 2021, Mr. Koji Yanai also initiated a new art film project to address the challenges of TTT and his debut production, “PERFECT DAYS”, earned the Best Actor award at the 2023 Cannes International Film Festival. Now the movie is currently being actively promoted for the Academy Awards. In this talk, Mr. Koji Yanai will explain why he embarked on the toilet project, what insights he gained, and why he produced a film at the end of those insights.
Program
Lecture
YANAI Koji
Director of the Board, Group Senior Executive Officer, Fast Retailing, UNIQLO
Project Owner of THE TOKYO TOILET
Producer of ‘‘PERFECT DAYS’’
Comment
Miles PENNINGTON (Professor, Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo)
TAKAOKA Manami (Project Assistant Professor, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo)
TAKAHASHI Yoko (Photographer)
