Fujikyu Bus to Open 'Eco-Friendly' Otsuki Office on April 27 - A Hub Embodying Resource Circulation
Fujikyu Bus will open its newly rebuilt Otsuki Office in Yamanashi on April 27, 2026. The facility features a wooden structure, solar power, and interior materials derived from forest thinning, combining sustainability with improved employee well-being.
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Fujikyu Bus Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi; President: Tsuyoshi Furuya), a member of the Fujikyu Group, has completely rebuilt and will reopen its Otsuki Office (Saruhashi-machi, Otsuki City, Yamanashi) as an 'environmentally friendly' bus depot and maintenance facility embodying resource circulation. Operations are scheduled to begin on April 27, 2026.
The two-story building (total floor area: 541.79 sqm) is characterized by its wooden structure, which reduces CO2 emissions during construction compared to traditional steel frames. Furthermore, solar panels on the roof provide approximately 60% of the facility's power needs with CO2-free electricity. The interior incorporates thinned wood from the forest regeneration project at 'Sagami-ko MORI MORI' (Sagamihara City, Kanagawa), another Fujikyu Group facility. The office also features FSC-certified furniture and recycled tile carpets, integrating environmental considerations throughout the entire structure.
The interior is designed to maximize natural light and includes new break spaces, a women-only area, and a safety study space to improve the working environment for drivers. The maintenance bay features energy-saving lighting positioned at the optimal height for workers and new floor lifts to enhance efficiency and safety. The customer waiting area is furnished with warm wooden benches made from thinned wood, allowing visitors to experience the value of forest resource circulation.
Through this renewal, the Otsuki Office has been transformed into a hub that is friendly to workers, users, and the natural environment. Positioned as a 100th-anniversary project for Fujikyu Railway, Fujikyu Bus will continue to strive to provide comfortable and sustainable public transportation services.
Key Sustainable Features:
(1) Use of Wood
- A wooden structure was adopted to reduce CO2 emissions during construction, with 99% of the 151 cubic meters of wood used being domestic. This sequesters CO2 equivalent to approximately 3,000 square meters of forest.
- Thinned wood from the 'Sagami-ko MORI MORI' project, located downstream of the Katsura River, was used for interior walls and benches, creating a circular economy within the group.
- Furniture certified by FSC, ensuring responsible forest management, has been introduced in break rooms and restrooms.
(2) Recycled Tile Carpets
- Flooring uses recycled tile carpets from Kawashima Selkon Textiles. By utilizing approximately 135kg of recycled materials, CO2 emissions for the flooring were reduced by roughly 73%.
(3) Renewable Energy
- Roof-mounted solar panels enable the facility to generate the majority of its electricity, with 60% of total consumption being CO2-free.
(4) Energy-Efficient Design
- The building meets national energy consumption standards for insulation and equipment efficiency. The maintenance bay uses a specialized lighting design to minimize power usage while enhancing worker visibility.
The two-story building (total floor area: 541.79 sqm) is characterized by its wooden structure, which reduces CO2 emissions during construction compared to traditional steel frames. Furthermore, solar panels on the roof provide approximately 60% of the facility's power needs with CO2-free electricity. The interior incorporates thinned wood from the forest regeneration project at 'Sagami-ko MORI MORI' (Sagamihara City, Kanagawa), another Fujikyu Group facility. The office also features FSC-certified furniture and recycled tile carpets, integrating environmental considerations throughout the entire structure.
The interior is designed to maximize natural light and includes new break spaces, a women-only area, and a safety study space to improve the working environment for drivers. The maintenance bay features energy-saving lighting positioned at the optimal height for workers and new floor lifts to enhance efficiency and safety. The customer waiting area is furnished with warm wooden benches made from thinned wood, allowing visitors to experience the value of forest resource circulation.
Through this renewal, the Otsuki Office has been transformed into a hub that is friendly to workers, users, and the natural environment. Positioned as a 100th-anniversary project for Fujikyu Railway, Fujikyu Bus will continue to strive to provide comfortable and sustainable public transportation services.
Key Sustainable Features:
(1) Use of Wood
- A wooden structure was adopted to reduce CO2 emissions during construction, with 99% of the 151 cubic meters of wood used being domestic. This sequesters CO2 equivalent to approximately 3,000 square meters of forest.
- Thinned wood from the 'Sagami-ko MORI MORI' project, located downstream of the Katsura River, was used for interior walls and benches, creating a circular economy within the group.
- Furniture certified by FSC, ensuring responsible forest management, has been introduced in break rooms and restrooms.
(2) Recycled Tile Carpets
- Flooring uses recycled tile carpets from Kawashima Selkon Textiles. By utilizing approximately 135kg of recycled materials, CO2 emissions for the flooring were reduced by roughly 73%.
(3) Renewable Energy
- Roof-mounted solar panels enable the facility to generate the majority of its electricity, with 60% of total consumption being CO2-free.
(4) Energy-Efficient Design
- The building meets national energy consumption standards for insulation and equipment efficiency. The maintenance bay uses a specialized lighting design to minimize power usage while enhancing worker visibility.