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The article discusses a study which proposes the creation of an all-year round coastal convenience facilities in Japan as a beach facility management method for recreation beach utilisation in an orderly manner. It suggests the management of the facilities by private enterprises with knowledge and experience in coastal utilisation. The results of a survey of coastal restrictions on activities, occupation and installation standards are cited. Also stressed is the importance of measures against natural disasters to all-year-round facility occupation.

This article reports on the advancing technology in Japanese toilets. In particular Ginza district in Tokyo, Japan is noted for the next generation of public toilets with key pads to adjust water jets, warm air blowers and automatic deodorizers. The author states that the most sophisticated model of a home toilet is connected to a computer and monitors weight, blood pressure and urine sugar content.

The article deals with the improvements in the public toilets in Japan. The toilets have infrared sensors, microprocessors and light-emitting diodes. The upscale ones will deodorize the room, play music to drown out unwanted noise, spray the user's buttocks, cleanse the bowl, and close the lid after the users are done.

Describes the architectural design of the Public Lavatory in Tokyo, Japan designed by Yasumitsu Matsunaga. Floor plan; Lighting and ventilation; Finishing materials.