Manami Momose

Manami Momose is a 60-year-old administrative scrivener based in Tokyo, known for her advocacy regarding gender disparities in public restroom facilities. After experiencing a long wait at a women's restroom while traveling, she began a two-and-a-half-year project to collect data on the number of restroom stalls available in various public places across Japan. Her research, which spans 706 locations including train stations and airports, highlights the significant differences in the availability of facilities for men and women, drawing attention to the challenges women face, such as the need for more time due to clothing and menstrual needs.