Connections Beyond Departments: IELOVE Ryukyu Reflects on One Year of its Free Space
IELOVE Ryukyu announced the one-year anniversary of its office free space, designed to boost internal communication. The space, converted from a conference room, offers healthy meals and serves as a hub for cross-departmental interaction, achieving a 100% satisfaction rate among employees.
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IELOVE Ryukyu, a group company of IELOVE GROUP, opened a free space within its building in April 2025 to revitalize internal communication. This space, renovated from a former conference room, is used for multiple purposes such as dining, meetings, and breaks, serving as a hub for interaction across departments and job roles. Now, one year after its opening, the company conducted an employee survey. We present the usage status, satisfaction levels, and changes in internal communication, along with actual employee feedback.
■ Background of Providing Meals in the Free Space
At IELOVE Ryukyu, members from various roles—including AI engineers, directors, marketers, and designers—work in collaboration. As the business expands and the number of employees increases, the company felt the need to create opportunities for casual communication across departments and an environment where employees can take a breather. Additionally, wanting to provide healthy meals to busy employees, the company started offering in-house meals. The goal was to create a space where natural conversations arise during lunch, fostering connections across departments.
■ Features of the Free Space
● A multi-purpose space available from morning to night, used for dining, meetings, and breaks.
● An environment where natural communication across departments is sparked by lunch.
● Provision of healthy, locally-conscious meals like additive-free rice balls and natural yeast bread, as well as hosting events.
■ Survey Results from IELOVE Ryukyu Employees
▼ Usage Frequency: Many employees use the space daily.
▼ Main Purpose: Primarily used for dining and breaks, as well as interaction and meetings.
▼ Satisfaction: 100% of respondents answered "Very Satisfied" or "Satisfied."
▼ Notable Episodes: Lunch and events have led to cross-departmental interaction, contributing to daily communication.
■ Changes After One Year
Comment from Tsukasa Arai, Representative Director of IELOVE Ryukyu: "I feel that my communication with employees from various departments has increased. In the office, I sometimes hesitate to chat, but in the free space, I can talk freely. Employees are also generating new ideas through casual interactions, and it has been a great success. I am happy that the snacks are being well-utilized. We will continue to improve the space based on employee feedback."
■ Background of Providing Meals in the Free Space
At IELOVE Ryukyu, members from various roles—including AI engineers, directors, marketers, and designers—work in collaboration. As the business expands and the number of employees increases, the company felt the need to create opportunities for casual communication across departments and an environment where employees can take a breather. Additionally, wanting to provide healthy meals to busy employees, the company started offering in-house meals. The goal was to create a space where natural conversations arise during lunch, fostering connections across departments.
■ Features of the Free Space
● A multi-purpose space available from morning to night, used for dining, meetings, and breaks.
● An environment where natural communication across departments is sparked by lunch.
● Provision of healthy, locally-conscious meals like additive-free rice balls and natural yeast bread, as well as hosting events.
■ Survey Results from IELOVE Ryukyu Employees
▼ Usage Frequency: Many employees use the space daily.
▼ Main Purpose: Primarily used for dining and breaks, as well as interaction and meetings.
▼ Satisfaction: 100% of respondents answered "Very Satisfied" or "Satisfied."
▼ Notable Episodes: Lunch and events have led to cross-departmental interaction, contributing to daily communication.
■ Changes After One Year
Comment from Tsukasa Arai, Representative Director of IELOVE Ryukyu: "I feel that my communication with employees from various departments has increased. In the office, I sometimes hesitate to chat, but in the free space, I can talk freely. Employees are also generating new ideas through casual interactions, and it has been a great success. I am happy that the snacks are being well-utilized. We will continue to improve the space based on employee feedback."
FAQ
Where is IELOVE Ryukyu located?
It is located at IELOVE Ryukyu Building, 795-3 Ameku, Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture.