Tokiwa-so Project Opens First Regional Directly Managed Manga Artist House in Misono, Sapporo
NPO LEGIKA, in partnership with Jotetsu Corporation, will open 'Sapporo Misono Tokiwa-so Room' on April 27, 2026. This is the project's first directly managed property outside Tokyo, featuring affordable meal services and a large bath for just 41,900 JPY per month.
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NPO LEGIKA, which operates the manga artist development program 'Tokiwa-so Project' (Headquarters: Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Fumie Kozaki), has collaborated with Jotetsu Corporation (Headquarters: Shiroishi-ku, Sapporo; President: Katsunori Takagi) to open 'Sapporo Misono Tokiwa-so Room' in Toyohira-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido, on April 27, 2026. This shared house is designed specifically for manga artists and aspiring creators.
This property is the first directly managed regional facility in the project's history and currently the only one outside the Tokyo metropolitan area. It offers high convenience, located just a one-minute walk from a subway station and eight minutes from central Sapporo. The facility features a large communal bath and, for the first time in the project, a meal delivery service, supporting creators' health with breakfast for 350 JPY and dinner for 650 JPY (both tax excluded). Despite these extensive services, the monthly rent is kept at 41,900 JPY (including management fees), providing an ideal environment for creators in Hokkaido, Tohoku, or those looking to relocate through U/I-turns to focus on their work without financial anxiety.
Furthermore, the house will be a target for 'Chelsea Canvas,' a housing service for students aiming to become creators at universities or vocational schools. A special student quota with relaxed admission requirements compared to the standard Tokiwa-so Project will be established to foster growth.
Feature 1: Focus on Health! First Meal Service and Large Bath
To maximize creative time, the house introduces its first meal service. At very reasonable prices (Breakfast 350 JPY, Dinner 650 JPY), it ensures nutritional balance for creators and saves time on cooking and shopping. The large communal bath helps relieve fatigue from long hours of sedentary drawing work.
Feature 2: 1-Minute Walk from Station, 8 Minutes to Odori
Located immediately outside Misono Station on the Toho Line. This minimizes the impact of snow in winter and reduces travel stress. The quick access to central Sapporo is convenient for gathering trends, finding part-time jobs, and daily shopping, making it one of the most urban environments in the project.
Feature 3: 41,900 JPY per Month (Inc. Management Fees)
Despite being high-functioning and urban, the rent is kept low to release creators from economic pressure. Even with meal services, living costs can be significantly compressed compared to living alone in Tokyo, allowing creators to spend funds on equipment like tablets or securing more time for production.
The property is annexed to an existing large share house operated by Jotetsu. Rooms will be added on a per-room basis according to demand, promoting a concentration of creators.
About Chelsea Canvas (Student Special Quota):
Chelsea Canvas is a specialized housing service for student creators. To encourage growth by observing professional artists nearby, the following changes apply:
1. Expanded Scope: Open not only to aspiring manga artists but also animators, illustrators, and video creators.
2. Relaxed Participation Conditions: The requirement of having 'submitted completed manuscripts' is waived. Instead, the focus will be on the 'intent to become a pro' and the 'attitude to learn through communal living.'
Location: Misono 8-jo, Toyohira-ku, Sapporo
Access: Directly connected to Misono Station, Sapporo Municipal Subway Toho Line
Structure: Reinforced Concrete, 6 stories
Total Rooms: 85 rooms (partially allocated for this project)
This property is the first directly managed regional facility in the project's history and currently the only one outside the Tokyo metropolitan area. It offers high convenience, located just a one-minute walk from a subway station and eight minutes from central Sapporo. The facility features a large communal bath and, for the first time in the project, a meal delivery service, supporting creators' health with breakfast for 350 JPY and dinner for 650 JPY (both tax excluded). Despite these extensive services, the monthly rent is kept at 41,900 JPY (including management fees), providing an ideal environment for creators in Hokkaido, Tohoku, or those looking to relocate through U/I-turns to focus on their work without financial anxiety.
Furthermore, the house will be a target for 'Chelsea Canvas,' a housing service for students aiming to become creators at universities or vocational schools. A special student quota with relaxed admission requirements compared to the standard Tokiwa-so Project will be established to foster growth.
Feature 1: Focus on Health! First Meal Service and Large Bath
To maximize creative time, the house introduces its first meal service. At very reasonable prices (Breakfast 350 JPY, Dinner 650 JPY), it ensures nutritional balance for creators and saves time on cooking and shopping. The large communal bath helps relieve fatigue from long hours of sedentary drawing work.
Feature 2: 1-Minute Walk from Station, 8 Minutes to Odori
Located immediately outside Misono Station on the Toho Line. This minimizes the impact of snow in winter and reduces travel stress. The quick access to central Sapporo is convenient for gathering trends, finding part-time jobs, and daily shopping, making it one of the most urban environments in the project.
Feature 3: 41,900 JPY per Month (Inc. Management Fees)
Despite being high-functioning and urban, the rent is kept low to release creators from economic pressure. Even with meal services, living costs can be significantly compressed compared to living alone in Tokyo, allowing creators to spend funds on equipment like tablets or securing more time for production.
The property is annexed to an existing large share house operated by Jotetsu. Rooms will be added on a per-room basis according to demand, promoting a concentration of creators.
About Chelsea Canvas (Student Special Quota):
Chelsea Canvas is a specialized housing service for student creators. To encourage growth by observing professional artists nearby, the following changes apply:
1. Expanded Scope: Open not only to aspiring manga artists but also animators, illustrators, and video creators.
2. Relaxed Participation Conditions: The requirement of having 'submitted completed manuscripts' is waived. Instead, the focus will be on the 'intent to become a pro' and the 'attitude to learn through communal living.'
Location: Misono 8-jo, Toyohira-ku, Sapporo
Access: Directly connected to Misono Station, Sapporo Municipal Subway Toho Line
Structure: Reinforced Concrete, 6 stories
Total Rooms: 85 rooms (partially allocated for this project)