Bounce Exceeds 2,000 Partner Stores in Japan
Bounce Japan, which operates the luggage storage service "Bounce" globally, announced that its number of partner stores in Japan has surpassed 2,000. This expansion addresses the severe shortage of coin lockers for inbound tourists, promoting hands-free tourism and offering partner stores additional income and new customer engagement.
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Bounce Japan LLC (hereinafter, Bounce), which operates the luggage storage service "Bounce" deployed in over 100 countries and 35,000 locations worldwide, is pleased to announce that the number of its partner stores in Japan has exceeded 2,000. Collaboration with various stores and facilities across the country, including cafes, hotels, commercial facilities, and tourist information centers, is expanding steadily, and the environment where travelers can easily store their luggage anywhere is growing smoothly.
Background of Partnership Expansion
In recent years, with the increase in inbound foreign tourists, the shortage of coin lockers around tourist destinations and major stations has become a serious issue. To solve this problem, Bounce has expanded a flexible luggage storage network that utilizes the idle spaces of stores and facilities nationwide.
This achievement of surpassing 2,000 stores is the result of building together with partner stores nationwide who empathized with the value of "hands-free tourism." In addition to the ease of introduction, such as no initial costs, utilization of idle space, and supplementary income, the creation of new contact points with travelers and contributions to regional revitalization are highly valued by partner stores.
Interview with a Luggage Storage Partner Store: Mr. Inagaki, 3rd Generation Owner of Fuji Coffee Shop (Asakusa, Tokyo)
Fuji Coffee Shop, a long-established coffee shop founded in 1947. Currently, the 3rd generation owner, Mr. Inagaki, manages the shop, which is popular with a wide range of customers, from local regulars to international travelers.
"The reason I started partnering with Bounce was the sincere response of their sales representative. I usually decline such proposals, but as I listened, I felt I could trust them. There were no initial costs, and I had some empty space, so I started with the feeling that it would be a supplementary income," he recalls.
In fact, after introducing it, it provided more value than expected.
"I was worried about whether I could communicate well in foreign languages, but when I actually did it, it was a lot of fun. Conversations naturally arise through the handing over of luggage."
Interview with a Luggage Storage Partner Store: Fuji Coffee Shop – Small Interactions Create "Travel Memories"
During the interview, a traveler from Korea came to pick up their luggage. Mr. Inagaki spoke to them in Korean, saying, "Enjoy the rest of your trip," and handed them a small snack. The traveler's expression softened, and they smiled and said, "Thank you."
"Of course, the supplementary income is appreciated, but more than that, I'm happy about these small communications. I hope I can be a part of an experience that makes people think, 'I'm glad I came to Japan.'"
Through luggage storage, connections between people are also born, such as travelers showing photos when they return or bringing souvenirs.
"I highly recommend it to store owners in similar positions. There are few risks, and you gain experiences that money cannot buy."
CEO Comment (Cody Candee, Founder / CEO of Bounce)
"We are very pleased to have reached the significant milestone of 2,000 stores in Japan. This number was not achieved by Bounce alone, but was made possible by the support of each and every one of our 2,000 partner stores across the country who trusted us and opened up their spaces. Store owners of various industries and sizes—cafes, shops, hotels, bookstores—warmly welcome travelers, store their luggage, and sometimes engage in conversations. We believe that the accumulation of such small daily hospitality is the true value of the Bounce service. Our partners are the most important presence for Bounce, and Bounce will continue to listen sincerely to the voices of our partners and make every effort to remain a platform that can be trusted for a long time."
Recruiting Partner Stores
Bounce is recruiting partner stores for its luggage storage service.
You can start with about 1 square meter of empty space, and there are no initial costs. You can contribute to building local tourism infrastructure while earning supplementary income.
If you are interested, please feel free to contact us.
Contact: press-jp@bounce.com
About Bounce
"Bounce" is the world's largest* luggage storage platform that connects people who want to temporarily store their luggage while traveling or out and about, with stores and facilities that want to effectively utilize their idle space.
Founded in San Francisco, USA in 2019, it currently operates in over 100 countries and 35,000 locations worldwide. In Japan, it provides services in over 650 cities and 5,500 locations, including Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, and Fukuoka.
Background of Partnership Expansion
In recent years, with the increase in inbound foreign tourists, the shortage of coin lockers around tourist destinations and major stations has become a serious issue. To solve this problem, Bounce has expanded a flexible luggage storage network that utilizes the idle spaces of stores and facilities nationwide.
This achievement of surpassing 2,000 stores is the result of building together with partner stores nationwide who empathized with the value of "hands-free tourism." In addition to the ease of introduction, such as no initial costs, utilization of idle space, and supplementary income, the creation of new contact points with travelers and contributions to regional revitalization are highly valued by partner stores.
Interview with a Luggage Storage Partner Store: Mr. Inagaki, 3rd Generation Owner of Fuji Coffee Shop (Asakusa, Tokyo)
Fuji Coffee Shop, a long-established coffee shop founded in 1947. Currently, the 3rd generation owner, Mr. Inagaki, manages the shop, which is popular with a wide range of customers, from local regulars to international travelers.
"The reason I started partnering with Bounce was the sincere response of their sales representative. I usually decline such proposals, but as I listened, I felt I could trust them. There were no initial costs, and I had some empty space, so I started with the feeling that it would be a supplementary income," he recalls.
In fact, after introducing it, it provided more value than expected.
"I was worried about whether I could communicate well in foreign languages, but when I actually did it, it was a lot of fun. Conversations naturally arise through the handing over of luggage."
Interview with a Luggage Storage Partner Store: Fuji Coffee Shop – Small Interactions Create "Travel Memories"
During the interview, a traveler from Korea came to pick up their luggage. Mr. Inagaki spoke to them in Korean, saying, "Enjoy the rest of your trip," and handed them a small snack. The traveler's expression softened, and they smiled and said, "Thank you."
"Of course, the supplementary income is appreciated, but more than that, I'm happy about these small communications. I hope I can be a part of an experience that makes people think, 'I'm glad I came to Japan.'"
Through luggage storage, connections between people are also born, such as travelers showing photos when they return or bringing souvenirs.
"I highly recommend it to store owners in similar positions. There are few risks, and you gain experiences that money cannot buy."
CEO Comment (Cody Candee, Founder / CEO of Bounce)
"We are very pleased to have reached the significant milestone of 2,000 stores in Japan. This number was not achieved by Bounce alone, but was made possible by the support of each and every one of our 2,000 partner stores across the country who trusted us and opened up their spaces. Store owners of various industries and sizes—cafes, shops, hotels, bookstores—warmly welcome travelers, store their luggage, and sometimes engage in conversations. We believe that the accumulation of such small daily hospitality is the true value of the Bounce service. Our partners are the most important presence for Bounce, and Bounce will continue to listen sincerely to the voices of our partners and make every effort to remain a platform that can be trusted for a long time."
Recruiting Partner Stores
Bounce is recruiting partner stores for its luggage storage service.
You can start with about 1 square meter of empty space, and there are no initial costs. You can contribute to building local tourism infrastructure while earning supplementary income.
If you are interested, please feel free to contact us.
Contact: press-jp@bounce.com
About Bounce
"Bounce" is the world's largest* luggage storage platform that connects people who want to temporarily store their luggage while traveling or out and about, with stores and facilities that want to effectively utilize their idle space.
Founded in San Francisco, USA in 2019, it currently operates in over 100 countries and 35,000 locations worldwide. In Japan, it provides services in over 650 cities and 5,500 locations, including Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, and Fukuoka.