【Event Report】Sheds and Garages on Display Become Shops—Shed Manufacturer's Exhibition Hall Transforms into a Small Town for One Day. Green Bell Hosts 2nd 'Koya de Marche' Attracting Approximately 600 Visitors
Green Bell held its 2nd 'Koya de Marche' event in Nagano Prefecture on April 19, 2026, attracting approximately 600 visitors. The event also featured the unveiling of the new shed 'Natural Series Style 06' and the grand reopening of the expanded general goods store 'Garage Outfitters,' where visitors enjoyed the unique concept of sheds becoming shops.
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Green Bell Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Fujimi-machi, Suwa-gun, Nagano Prefecture; Representative Director: Hidetoshi Nishizawa) held its second "Koya de Marche" (Market in a Shed) event at its headquarters exhibition hall (11901-4 Fujimi, Fujimi-machi, Suwa-gun, Nagano Prefecture) on Sunday, April 19, 2026. On the day of the event, a total of 30 shops, including restaurants and handmade artists from both within and outside the prefecture, set up stalls. Blessed with clear weather, approximately 600 visitors attended. The event also featured the unveiling of the new shed "Natural Series Style 06" and the expanded grand reopening of the general goods shop "Garage Outfitters," drawing a large crowd.
## Background of the Event
This event aimed to make Green Bell's wooden sheds and garages feel more accessible. Following its first successful holding in October 2025, this was the second installment. By utilizing the company's products on display at the exhibition hall as actual shops, the event sought to allow visitors to experience the joys of living with a shed, while also contributing to the local community.
The second iteration of the event was planned as a venue to deliver an even wider range of experiences than the first, featuring the simultaneous unveiling of the new shed "Natural Series Style 06" and the expanded grand reopening of the general goods shop "Garage Outfitters."
## Event Day Highlights
The venue hosted a total of 30 shops, including food trucks, food and drink stalls offering baked goods and organic coffee, handmade crafts, and workshops. Thanks to the clear weather, the venue was bustling with families and couples from the morning.
With each shed and garage scattered throughout the exhibition hall serving as an individual shop, the entire venue transformed into a "small town" for one day.
Visitors commented, "Most markets primarily feature tent stalls, but here, the shops themselves are sheds. The entire exhibition hall has a unique world view, and it's simply fun to walk around."
## Unveiling of the New Shed "Natural Series Style 06"
The "Natural Series Style 06," the sixth installment in the popular shed series, was installed and unveiled at the venue for the first time. It is characterized by an open design with an approximately 1,400mm deep covered porch, based on the concept of a "surfer's hut by the sea."
This product is scheduled to be released around summer 2026.
Natural Series Style 06, approx. 1,400mm deep covered porch
## General Goods Shop "Garage Outfitters" Undergoes Expanded Grand Reopening
On the same day, the general goods shop "Garage Outfitters" within the exhibition hall was relocated to the first floor of a large garage house and reopened.
The shop also began handling DULTON products for the first time in the Suwa region. Coupled with popular brands previously offered, such as POST GENERAL, MERCURY, 5050WORKSHOP, and WEST VILLAGE TOKYO, the store now welcomes customers with an even more diverse lineup.
On the first day of the reopening, the store was busy all day with market visitors, filled with energy from many people picking up various goods, including DULTON products.
## Visitor Feedback
Visitors provided the following feedback at the venue:
- "Since the shops are sheds and garages, the entire venue has a unique atmosphere."
- "Just walking around the exhibition hall feels like a small town and is enjoyable."
The combination of the new shed's unveiling, the goods shop's renewal, and the diverse range of stalls made for an event where visitors could enjoy various activities throughout the day.
## Comment from the Representative
This second event was held with new initiatives, including the unveiling of the new shed "Natural Series Style 06" and the grand reopening of the general goods shop "Garage Outfitters." Blessed with clear weather, many people from both within and outside the prefecture visited, and I believe they were able to feel the unique charm of our market, where the exhibition sheds and garages become shops themselves. We are very pleased to have once again shared our desire to "enjoy life through sheds" with our customers.
― Comment from Green Bell Co., Ltd. Event Manager
## Future Outlook
Green Bell plans to hold the third "Koya de Marche" in October 2026.
Moving forward, we will continue to provide an open communication space for the community through our products and continue to promote "shed and garage culture for enjoyable living."
## About Green Bell Co., Ltd.
Green Bell Co., Ltd. Headquarters Exhibition Hall (Nagano Prefecture)
## Company Profile
- Company Name: Green Bell Co., Ltd.
- Headquarters Location: 11901-4 Fujimi, Fujimi-machi, Suwa-gun, Nagano Prefecture
- Representative Director: Hidetoshi Nishizawa
- Business Activities: Housing, stores.
## Background of the Event
This event aimed to make Green Bell's wooden sheds and garages feel more accessible. Following its first successful holding in October 2025, this was the second installment. By utilizing the company's products on display at the exhibition hall as actual shops, the event sought to allow visitors to experience the joys of living with a shed, while also contributing to the local community.
The second iteration of the event was planned as a venue to deliver an even wider range of experiences than the first, featuring the simultaneous unveiling of the new shed "Natural Series Style 06" and the expanded grand reopening of the general goods shop "Garage Outfitters."
## Event Day Highlights
The venue hosted a total of 30 shops, including food trucks, food and drink stalls offering baked goods and organic coffee, handmade crafts, and workshops. Thanks to the clear weather, the venue was bustling with families and couples from the morning.
With each shed and garage scattered throughout the exhibition hall serving as an individual shop, the entire venue transformed into a "small town" for one day.
Visitors commented, "Most markets primarily feature tent stalls, but here, the shops themselves are sheds. The entire exhibition hall has a unique world view, and it's simply fun to walk around."
## Unveiling of the New Shed "Natural Series Style 06"
The "Natural Series Style 06," the sixth installment in the popular shed series, was installed and unveiled at the venue for the first time. It is characterized by an open design with an approximately 1,400mm deep covered porch, based on the concept of a "surfer's hut by the sea."
This product is scheduled to be released around summer 2026.
Natural Series Style 06, approx. 1,400mm deep covered porch
## General Goods Shop "Garage Outfitters" Undergoes Expanded Grand Reopening
On the same day, the general goods shop "Garage Outfitters" within the exhibition hall was relocated to the first floor of a large garage house and reopened.
The shop also began handling DULTON products for the first time in the Suwa region. Coupled with popular brands previously offered, such as POST GENERAL, MERCURY, 5050WORKSHOP, and WEST VILLAGE TOKYO, the store now welcomes customers with an even more diverse lineup.
On the first day of the reopening, the store was busy all day with market visitors, filled with energy from many people picking up various goods, including DULTON products.
## Visitor Feedback
Visitors provided the following feedback at the venue:
- "Since the shops are sheds and garages, the entire venue has a unique atmosphere."
- "Just walking around the exhibition hall feels like a small town and is enjoyable."
The combination of the new shed's unveiling, the goods shop's renewal, and the diverse range of stalls made for an event where visitors could enjoy various activities throughout the day.
## Comment from the Representative
This second event was held with new initiatives, including the unveiling of the new shed "Natural Series Style 06" and the grand reopening of the general goods shop "Garage Outfitters." Blessed with clear weather, many people from both within and outside the prefecture visited, and I believe they were able to feel the unique charm of our market, where the exhibition sheds and garages become shops themselves. We are very pleased to have once again shared our desire to "enjoy life through sheds" with our customers.
― Comment from Green Bell Co., Ltd. Event Manager
## Future Outlook
Green Bell plans to hold the third "Koya de Marche" in October 2026.
Moving forward, we will continue to provide an open communication space for the community through our products and continue to promote "shed and garage culture for enjoyable living."
## About Green Bell Co., Ltd.
Green Bell Co., Ltd. Headquarters Exhibition Hall (Nagano Prefecture)
## Company Profile
- Company Name: Green Bell Co., Ltd.
- Headquarters Location: 11901-4 Fujimi, Fujimi-machi, Suwa-gun, Nagano Prefecture
- Representative Director: Hidetoshi Nishizawa
- Business Activities: Housing, stores.