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HARIO Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo) has sponsored coffee ware, tea ware, and glasses for "Meets to get," a community space located within the station building of Mitsutoge Station on the Fujikyu Railway Line in Nishi-Katsura Town, Yamanashi Prefecture. This space, operated by the Community Revitalization Cooperation Team, is scheduled to open as a cafe on July 4, 2026 (Sat). The planned menu includes coffee, black tea, hojicha, and matcha latte. Through its sponsorship of equipment, HARIO supports the nurturing of a place where local residents, climbers, and tourists can easily stop by and experience the water, nature, and warmth of the people of Nishi-Katsura Town.

Nishi-Katsura Town is a town with a population of approximately 3,800 people, located in Tsuru District, Yamanashi Prefecture. It is accessible in about 1 hour and 30 minutes from the Tokyo area. Blessed with a natural environment offering views of Mt. Fuji, waterways flowing through the town, and abundant water resources, the town's unique character thrives within its everyday scenery. Mitsutoge Station has been a familiar gateway for those heading to Mt. Mitsutoge or for surrounding sightseeing. This cafe renovation aims to add another layer of enjoyment to the time spent at the station and create an opportunity for local residents and visitors to casually drop in.

The operation will be led by Mr. Dai Matsuda, who has been active as a member of the Nishi-Katsura Town Community Revitalization Cooperation Team since November 2025. He began visiting Nishi-Katsura Town through a friend and was drawn to the scenery with views of Mt. Fuji, the waterways flowing through the town, and the delicious water. "Through a cup of drink, we aim to create a memorable place where people can experience the blessings of Nishi-Katsura Town's water and the warmth of its people, and want to visit again." The town's charm will be conveyed from the everyday location of the station.

HARIO has supported enriching moments in daily life through its tools for brewing coffee and tea.

We resonated with the "Meets to get" initiative to feel the rich water, nature, and connections with people in Nishi-Katsura Town through a single cup of drink, and sponsored coffee ware, tea ware, and glasses. We aim for the tools themselves to become conversation starters and contribute to making the time spent in this place more fulfilling.

In the future, plans extend beyond just serving drinks to include setting up a booth to promote the region's attractions, reading picture books to children, workshops, and markets in front of the station. Mitsutoge Station is expected to grow into a new gateway for Nishi-Katsura Town, a place where people gather, spend time, and encounter the community. https://youtube.com/shorts/EpTnjhnnAR0

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Station Building Cafe "Meets to get"

Located at Mitsutoge Station on the Fujikyu Railway Line in Nishi-Katsura Town, Yamanashi Prefecture.

Mitsutoge Station

Adding cafe functionality to the community space within the Mitsutoge Station building.

"Meets to get" in the station building of Mitsutoge Station on the Fujikyu Railway Line will add cafe functions offering coffee and tea. It will create an opportunity for local residents and visitors to casually stop by.

Nature-rich Nishi-Katsura Town

A place to experience the water, nature, and craftsmanship of Nishi-Katsura Town.

Nishi-Katsura Town is a town with a population of approximately 3,800 people, located in Tsuru District, Yamanashi Prefecture.

With a history as a textile production area, the drinks will be served with coasters in the shop's theme colors, hand-woven by Mr. Matsuda. Through a cup of drink, we aim to create a place where local residents, climbers, and tourists can experience the town's charm.

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HARIO's ware becomes a catalyst for conversation and experience.

HARIO has sponsored coffee ware, tea ware, and glasses. We support the creation of a space where conversations naturally arise among people through the time spent watching the brewing process or talking about the equipment.

□ Store Overview

Name: Meets to get

Location: 1583 Konuma, Nishi-Katsura Town, Tsuru District, Yamanashi Prefecture, 403-0022

Place: Inside the station building of Mitsutoge Station on the Fujikyu Railway Line

Opening Date: July 4, 2026 (Sat)

Pre-opening Date: June 20, 2026 (Sat)

Operating Days: Approximately 15-20 days per month

Regular Holidays: Every Tuesday and Wednesday

Business Hours: Weekdays 10:00 - 16:00, Weekends and Holidays 9:00 - 15:00

Operating Entity: Community Revitalization Cooperation Team (Nishi-Katsura Town)

Menu: Coffee, black tea, hojicha, matcha latte

Contact: Nishi-Katsura Town Hall

Department in Charge: Planning and Finance Division

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  • Category: 地域活性化