A Culture Store to Enhance Travel Memories is Born: Unmanned Store System 'BASE' Introduced at Culture Business Hotel 'BASE LAYER HOTEL Fukuoka'

Pulsar Inc.'s 'Mujin Tenpo JP' has installed its unmanned store system 'BASE' at the newly opened 'BASE LAYER HOTEL Fukuoka.' This has led to the creation of 'BL*MART,' a 24-hour unmanned convenience store, offering a new purchasing experience for both hotel guests and local residents.
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Mujin Tenpo JP, operated by Pulsar Inc., has installed its unmanned store system 'BASE' on the first floor of the culture business hotel 'BASE LAYER HOTEL Fukuoka,' which had its grand opening on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. It operates as an unmanned convenience store called 'BL*MART,' where customers can purchase select products aligned with the hotel's worldview 24 hours a day, providing a new, open purchasing experience for both hotel guests and local residents. ■ Unmanned Convenience Store 'BL*MART' with Items that Color Travel Memories 'BL*MART' is a culture store where you can enjoy a lineup that matches the hotel's worldview. It supports cashless payments and is accessible to anyone, anytime, 24 hours a day. The products include BASE LAYER HOTEL original goods, JASON MARKK shoe care sets, drinks curated by 'Kawakubo Saketen' from Itoshima, Fukuoka, and local snacks from Kyushu—a selection of items useful for travelers. It aims to be a place that connects travelers and local residents, open to both hotel guests and people living in the neighborhood. ■ The New Purchasing Experience Realized by BL*MART ・Large-capacity unmanned store: In a spacious area of about 16㎡ with a height of about 2.8m, the store is equipped with the basic facilities of the 'BASE' unmanned store system, including four refrigerated showcases and three ambient shelves (90cm wide). It offers a wide range of approximately 400-500 items, from food and beverages to apparel and souvenirs. ・Smart gate with cashless payment: A gate system has been introduced that allows entry simply by holding up a smartphone, realizing a smooth purchasing experience and enhanced security. ・24-hour, fully unmanned operation: Maintains a stable purchasing environment even without staff. Both hotel guests and local residents can use it regardless of the time, whether late at night or early in the morning. ■ Strengthening the Introduction of Unmanned Stores in Hotels and Accommodation Facilities Through this implementation at BASE LAYER HOTEL Fukuoka, Mujin Tenpo JP supports the realization of a new purchasing experience in hotels and accommodation facilities. As a solution that addresses the challenges of the accommodation industry, such as the expansion of inbound demand and labor shortages, the 24-hour unmanned store will continue to be promoted for deployment in various facilities. [About Unmanned Store Type-BASE] [Installation Area] Approx. 16㎡ [Ceiling Height] Approx. 2.8m [Number of Products] Approx. 400-500 items [Refrigerated Showcases] Approx. 90cm wide x 2 [Freezer with Door] Approx. 60cm wide x 1 [Ambient Shelves] Approx. 90cm wide x 6, Approx. 75cm wide x 3 [Payment Method] Cashless payment compatible Details on Unmanned Store Type-BASE here [Facility Information & Location] Facility Name: BL*MART, 1st Floor, BASE LAYER HOTEL Fukuoka Location: 1-14-15 Kiyokawa, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka-shi, Fukuoka 810-0005 MAP: https://maps.app.goo.gl/hP13zzkMgSkT9QNp7 HP: https://baselayerhotel.com/fukuoka/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/baselayerhotel/ [About BASE LAYER HOTEL] At BASE LAYER HOTEL, as the name 'base layer' (= basic functional wear for outdoors) suggests, it provides all the basic functions necessary to realize a 'comfortable stay' and 'fun city exploration.' It is a business hotel for culturally-sensitive business people, proposing a 'new form of business hotel for playing in the city.' It was first launched in Nagoya Nishiki in July 2025, and its second location in Fukuoka opened in April 2026. [About Mujin Tenpo JP] Mujin Tenpo JP is a service that provides and sells various equipment necessary for operating unmanned stores to those who are currently operating or considering operating unmanned stores or sales. It offers a wide lineup necessary for unmanned stores and sales, including vending machines, self-checkouts, ticket machines, cashless payment devices, and gate systems. Service Site: https://mujintenpo.jp/ [Inquiries about Unmanned Stores] Mujin Tenpo JP Inquiry Form: https://mujintenpo.jp/contact-us/ [About Pulsar Inc.] Head Office: 2F, Kamo Building, 1-48-4 Kamo, Izumi-ku, Sendai-shi, Miyagi Representative: Akira Abe, Representative Director Established: February 1989 URL: https://plsr.jp/