Topping-Out Ceremony Held for 'EV GARDEN Namie'
KANEYO Co., Ltd. held a topping-out ceremony for 'EV GARDEN Namie,' a multi-purpose facility under construction in Namie Town, Fukushima Prefecture. The facility focuses on mobility, energy, community revitalization, and disaster resilience, incorporating EV-based energy management and next-generation power supply models to create a local exchange hub.
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KANEYO Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Fukushima City, Fukushima Prefecture; Representative Director and President: Yoshiyuki Kaneko) held a topping-out ceremony on Thursday, May 7, 2026, for 'EV GARDEN Namie,' a multi-purpose facility currently under construction in Namie Town, Futaba District, Fukushima Prefecture.
On the day of the ceremony, attendees included Yoshiyuki Kaneko, Representative Director and President of KANEYO Co., Ltd., design and construction personnel, the Deputy Mayor of Namie Town, and other related parties. Children from Namie Nijiiro Kodomoen (kindergarten) and local residents also participated in a traditional mochi-maki (rice cake scattering) and snack-scattering event.
'EV GARDEN Namie' is a multi-purpose hub being developed in the Namie Station area, themed around mobility, energy, community revitalization, and disaster resilience.
In addition to energy management utilizing electric vehicles as storage batteries, it incorporates a next-generation power supply model combining multiple power sources such as solar and hydrogen, aiming to become an open exchange hub for the community.
EV GARDEN Namie Exterior Image
The facility is planned to include community interaction spaces, cafes, tenant areas, and meeting spaces where local residents can gather casually. Through creating a place where local people, visitors, and businesses can naturally connect, we will work to generate new vibrancy in Namie Town.
On the occasion of the topping-out ceremony, Yoshiyuki Kaneko, Representative Director and President of KANEYO Co., Ltd., stated:
"Today, I believe, is a symbolic day that marks the beginning of interaction with the people of Namie Town. After the earthquake, Nissan Motor Co.'s 'Namie Smart Mobility' demonstration experiment became an opportunity to create a gathering place for local people. I am grateful to everyone who connected us, allowing us to reach this day. Moving forward, while continuing to engage with local residents, we will nurture 'EV GARDEN Namie' into a symbolic place that revitalizes this region together with the town."
'EV GARDEN Namie' is scheduled to open in November 2026.
■ Facility Overview
Facility Name: EV GARDEN Namie (*)
(*) The operation of 'EV GARDEN Namie' will be carried out by EV GARDEN Co., Ltd., a group company.
Location: Shimosokucho, Gongendo, Namie Town, Futaba District, Fukushima Prefecture
Scheduled Opening: November 2026
Structure: Two-story wooden building
Main Functions:
・EV-based energy management hub
・Next-generation energy supply utilizing solar, hydrogen, etc.
・Community interaction space/cafe
・Tenant area
・Meeting space
・Power supply support during disasters
■ Company Profile
Company Name: KANEYO Co., Ltd.
Location: 9-16 Nakamachi, Fukushima City, Fukushima Prefecture
Representative Director and President: Yoshiyuki Kaneko
On the day of the ceremony, attendees included Yoshiyuki Kaneko, Representative Director and President of KANEYO Co., Ltd., design and construction personnel, the Deputy Mayor of Namie Town, and other related parties. Children from Namie Nijiiro Kodomoen (kindergarten) and local residents also participated in a traditional mochi-maki (rice cake scattering) and snack-scattering event.
'EV GARDEN Namie' is a multi-purpose hub being developed in the Namie Station area, themed around mobility, energy, community revitalization, and disaster resilience.
In addition to energy management utilizing electric vehicles as storage batteries, it incorporates a next-generation power supply model combining multiple power sources such as solar and hydrogen, aiming to become an open exchange hub for the community.
EV GARDEN Namie Exterior Image
The facility is planned to include community interaction spaces, cafes, tenant areas, and meeting spaces where local residents can gather casually. Through creating a place where local people, visitors, and businesses can naturally connect, we will work to generate new vibrancy in Namie Town.
On the occasion of the topping-out ceremony, Yoshiyuki Kaneko, Representative Director and President of KANEYO Co., Ltd., stated:
"Today, I believe, is a symbolic day that marks the beginning of interaction with the people of Namie Town. After the earthquake, Nissan Motor Co.'s 'Namie Smart Mobility' demonstration experiment became an opportunity to create a gathering place for local people. I am grateful to everyone who connected us, allowing us to reach this day. Moving forward, while continuing to engage with local residents, we will nurture 'EV GARDEN Namie' into a symbolic place that revitalizes this region together with the town."
'EV GARDEN Namie' is scheduled to open in November 2026.
■ Facility Overview
Facility Name: EV GARDEN Namie (*)
(*) The operation of 'EV GARDEN Namie' will be carried out by EV GARDEN Co., Ltd., a group company.
Location: Shimosokucho, Gongendo, Namie Town, Futaba District, Fukushima Prefecture
Scheduled Opening: November 2026
Structure: Two-story wooden building
Main Functions:
・EV-based energy management hub
・Next-generation energy supply utilizing solar, hydrogen, etc.
・Community interaction space/cafe
・Tenant area
・Meeting space
・Power supply support during disasters
■ Company Profile
Company Name: KANEYO Co., Ltd.
Location: 9-16 Nakamachi, Fukushima City, Fukushima Prefecture
Representative Director and President: Yoshiyuki Kaneko