AI Free Coffee Launches Industry's Lowest-Priced Cafe Subscription Service in Kitagawa Village, Kochi Prefecture, Offering Daily Coffee for 980 Yen Per Month
AI Free Coffee Co., Ltd. is introducing "F COFFEE Sta.," a cafe subscription service offering daily coffee for 980 yen per month, to Kitagawa Village, Kochi Prefecture. This initiative, in partnership with the Association for Energizing Japan's Rural Areas, aims to promote local interaction and create opportunities for seniors to go out.
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AI Free Coffee Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Toshima-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Shintaro Kainan; hereinafter "AI Free Coffee," https://f-coffee.jp/), which provides cafe subscription services, will introduce "F COFFEE Sta." (F Coffee Station), a service allowing customers to enjoy one cup of coffee daily for 980 yen per month, to Kitagawa Village, Kochi Prefecture, starting Saturday, April 4, 2026.
This service will be installed within a guesthouse operated by the Association for Energizing Japan's Rural Areas (Location: Kitagawa Village, Aki-gun, Kochi Prefecture; Representative: Ai Yamashiro; hereinafter "Association for Energizing Japan's Rural Areas," https://nousongenki.org/) in Kitagawa Village, and will be available year-round to local residents and anyone else.
## About the F COFFEE Sta. (F Coffee Station) Opening Event
On the opening day, support for service registration for local residents and demonstrations of how to use the service will be provided.
In addition, exclusive tumblers will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
◇Store Name: Kitagawa Village Sta., Kochi Prefecture (Kochi Kitagawa Village Station)
◇Date and Time: Saturday, April 4, 2026, opening at 9:00 AM
◇Demonstration Times: 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 7:00 PM
◇Location: 746 Nomo-ko, Kitagawa Village, Aki-gun, Kochi Prefecture
## Background to the Development of the Association for Energizing Japan's Rural Areas and Kitagawa Village Sta., Kochi Prefecture
The Association for Energizing Japan's Rural Areas aims to revitalize Japan's rural areas in various ways, including cooperating with local governments and residents to activate agriculture, expand sales channels for local specialty products, and promote activities that convey the charm of rural areas to younger generations through opportunities to improve agricultural productivity using IT technology.
In Kitagawa Village, they have previously created opportunities for younger generations to learn about local resources and agriculture, and have supported the utilization of smart agriculture, which aims for labor-saving, precision, and high-quality production using advanced technologies such as robotics, AI, and IoT, thereby working to make rural areas vibrant.
On the other hand, the number of young people interested in agriculture moving to Kitagawa Village is increasing, and there is a growing need to facilitate communication with local residents. There is also an increasing need to promote opportunities for the elderly to go out and to create gathering places.
Against this background, the existence of a cafe space was considered effective as a place to foster a rich local community, leading to the decision to introduce "F COFFEE Sta." in Kitagawa Village.
Previously, the Association for Energizing Japan's Rural Areas has implemented initiatives that contribute to the revitalization of local communities, such as operating Indonesian food stalls utilizing local ingredients and offering original drinks made with yuzu, a local specialty.
With the birth of "F COFFEE Sta.," it is expected to become a place where people from both inside and outside the region gather and communicate.
Meanwhile, AI Free Coffee aims to "smartly upgrade your next cup."
This service will be installed within a guesthouse operated by the Association for Energizing Japan's Rural Areas (Location: Kitagawa Village, Aki-gun, Kochi Prefecture; Representative: Ai Yamashiro; hereinafter "Association for Energizing Japan's Rural Areas," https://nousongenki.org/) in Kitagawa Village, and will be available year-round to local residents and anyone else.
## About the F COFFEE Sta. (F Coffee Station) Opening Event
On the opening day, support for service registration for local residents and demonstrations of how to use the service will be provided.
In addition, exclusive tumblers will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
◇Store Name: Kitagawa Village Sta., Kochi Prefecture (Kochi Kitagawa Village Station)
◇Date and Time: Saturday, April 4, 2026, opening at 9:00 AM
◇Demonstration Times: 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 7:00 PM
◇Location: 746 Nomo-ko, Kitagawa Village, Aki-gun, Kochi Prefecture
## Background to the Development of the Association for Energizing Japan's Rural Areas and Kitagawa Village Sta., Kochi Prefecture
The Association for Energizing Japan's Rural Areas aims to revitalize Japan's rural areas in various ways, including cooperating with local governments and residents to activate agriculture, expand sales channels for local specialty products, and promote activities that convey the charm of rural areas to younger generations through opportunities to improve agricultural productivity using IT technology.
In Kitagawa Village, they have previously created opportunities for younger generations to learn about local resources and agriculture, and have supported the utilization of smart agriculture, which aims for labor-saving, precision, and high-quality production using advanced technologies such as robotics, AI, and IoT, thereby working to make rural areas vibrant.
On the other hand, the number of young people interested in agriculture moving to Kitagawa Village is increasing, and there is a growing need to facilitate communication with local residents. There is also an increasing need to promote opportunities for the elderly to go out and to create gathering places.
Against this background, the existence of a cafe space was considered effective as a place to foster a rich local community, leading to the decision to introduce "F COFFEE Sta." in Kitagawa Village.
Previously, the Association for Energizing Japan's Rural Areas has implemented initiatives that contribute to the revitalization of local communities, such as operating Indonesian food stalls utilizing local ingredients and offering original drinks made with yuzu, a local specialty.
With the birth of "F COFFEE Sta.," it is expected to become a place where people from both inside and outside the region gather and communicate.
Meanwhile, AI Free Coffee aims to "smartly upgrade your next cup."