Operation Starts for "Yamaguchi Prefectural University Student Hall Uni E'meal Sakuramori Terrace," a New Meal-Inclusive Student Apartment on University Campus
JSB Co., Ltd. began operating "Yamaguchi Prefectural University Student Hall Uni E'meal Sakuramori Terrace," a meal-inclusive student apartment located within the South Campus of Yamaguchi Prefectural University, starting April 1. This initiative, in collaboration with the university, provides a safe and high-quality living environment for students following the closure of an aging women's dormitory.
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JSB Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture; Representative Director and President: Takahiro Mori; hereinafter, "the Company"), which comprehensively plans, develops, mediates, and manages student apartments nationwide under the UniLife brand, began operating the meal-inclusive student apartment "Yamaguchi Prefectural University Student Hall Uni E'meal Sakuramori Terrace" within the South Campus (Sakurabatake, Yamaguchi City) of Yamaguchi Prefectural University (hereinafter, "Yamaguchi Prefectural University") on April 1. Prior to its opening, a completion ceremony was held on March 6 in collaboration with Yamaguchi Prefectural University, where awardees selected through an internal university naming contest for the building were also recognized.
"Yamaguchi Prefectural University Student Hall Uni E'meal Sakuramori Terrace"
[Student Apartment Operation within University Campus]
At Yamaguchi Prefectural University, the long-familiar women's dormitory saw a decrease in users due to aging and other factors, leading to its closure at the end of fiscal year 2023. Meanwhile, many parents expressed a desire for the construction of a new dormitory to ensure the safety and security of students.
Amidst this, the university's desire to "provide students with a high-quality living environment" aligned with the Company's proposal, leading to the realization of this new student dormitory project. In this project, the Company acts as the business owner, leasing land within the university campus and undertaking the ownership and operational management of the building.
[Nutritionist-Supervised Menus / On-Site Cooking / Resident Interaction]
At UniTime Kitchen, a dining facility produced by the Company, nutritionally balanced menus supervised by registered dietitians are prepared on-site, offering two meals (breakfast and dinner). Events such as welcome parties are also held to foster community among residents.
Furthermore, a library space with over 500 books and comics is provided within the dining area, hoping to serve as an opportunity for residents' learning, growth, and interaction with peers.
[Ensuring Privacy / Comfortable and Safe]
Individual rooms are completely private, equipped with a bath and toilet, prioritizing privacy. Each room is furnished with a bed, desk, chair, closet, washing machine, refrigerator, and microwave, reducing the hassle, time, and cost associated with moving.
In case of equipment malfunctions or other troubles, the Company group's 24-hour management contact center will respond.
[Enhanced Security]
The facility features auto-lock, security cameras, monitor intercoms, parcel delivery boxes, and the Company's unique management system (UMSS) that connects management companies via a network. In addition, a daytime manager is stationed, and elevators have a floor security function that only allows access to one's own residential floor. Common areas are equipped with UniSafe24, a 24-hour security company dispatch system activated by a call button, and each room's entrance uses a highly secure PIN-code key.
[Completion Ceremony Held, Naming Awards Also Implemented]
Date: Friday, March 6, 2026, 11:00-12:00
Location: Yamaguchi Prefectural University South Campus, "Yamaguchi Prefectural University Student Hall Uni E'meal Sakuramori Terrace" Dining Hall
Content: Completion Ceremony, Naming Award Ceremony
Participants: Yamaguchi Prefectural University, JSB Co., Ltd., related parties
■Building Name Decided by Internal University Contest
The naming contest for this hall was held within Yamaguchi Prefectural University in November last year.
After rigorous screening and voting, Ms. Sami Totsukawa, a third-year student in the Department of Social Welfare, Faculty of Social Welfare, was selected as the grand prize winner. The official name, "Yamaguchi Prefectural University Student Hall Uni E'meal Sakuramori Terrace," combines her winning name with the Company's meal-inclusive student apartment brand name "Uni E'meal."
■Winning Name: Sakuramori Terrace (Sakuramori Terrace) - Comment from Awardee Sami Totsukawa
"Sakura" in "Sakuramori Terrace" comes from the university's location in Sakurabatake, expressing the wish for it to be a place for student life deeply connected to the university.
"Mori" (forest) represents the university's environment surrounded by rich nature, signifying a place where students can live calmly and grow.
"Terrace" overlays the image of an open space connecting the building to the garden, named with the hope that this student hall will contribute to the further development of the Prefectural University.
■Meal-Inclusive Student Apartment Brand Name "Uni E'meal"
"Uni E'meal" (Uni = UniLife, E = Energy and Evolution, meal = meal). "Emi" also means "smile," conveying the desire for students to gain vitality by eating nutritionally balanced meals and to grow in this place. It also evokes the image of students smiling while enjoying meals with friends.
[Building Overview]
Name: Yamaguchi Prefectural University Student Hall Uni E'mea
"Yamaguchi Prefectural University Student Hall Uni E'meal Sakuramori Terrace"
[Student Apartment Operation within University Campus]
At Yamaguchi Prefectural University, the long-familiar women's dormitory saw a decrease in users due to aging and other factors, leading to its closure at the end of fiscal year 2023. Meanwhile, many parents expressed a desire for the construction of a new dormitory to ensure the safety and security of students.
Amidst this, the university's desire to "provide students with a high-quality living environment" aligned with the Company's proposal, leading to the realization of this new student dormitory project. In this project, the Company acts as the business owner, leasing land within the university campus and undertaking the ownership and operational management of the building.
[Nutritionist-Supervised Menus / On-Site Cooking / Resident Interaction]
At UniTime Kitchen, a dining facility produced by the Company, nutritionally balanced menus supervised by registered dietitians are prepared on-site, offering two meals (breakfast and dinner). Events such as welcome parties are also held to foster community among residents.
Furthermore, a library space with over 500 books and comics is provided within the dining area, hoping to serve as an opportunity for residents' learning, growth, and interaction with peers.
[Ensuring Privacy / Comfortable and Safe]
Individual rooms are completely private, equipped with a bath and toilet, prioritizing privacy. Each room is furnished with a bed, desk, chair, closet, washing machine, refrigerator, and microwave, reducing the hassle, time, and cost associated with moving.
In case of equipment malfunctions or other troubles, the Company group's 24-hour management contact center will respond.
[Enhanced Security]
The facility features auto-lock, security cameras, monitor intercoms, parcel delivery boxes, and the Company's unique management system (UMSS) that connects management companies via a network. In addition, a daytime manager is stationed, and elevators have a floor security function that only allows access to one's own residential floor. Common areas are equipped with UniSafe24, a 24-hour security company dispatch system activated by a call button, and each room's entrance uses a highly secure PIN-code key.
[Completion Ceremony Held, Naming Awards Also Implemented]
Date: Friday, March 6, 2026, 11:00-12:00
Location: Yamaguchi Prefectural University South Campus, "Yamaguchi Prefectural University Student Hall Uni E'meal Sakuramori Terrace" Dining Hall
Content: Completion Ceremony, Naming Award Ceremony
Participants: Yamaguchi Prefectural University, JSB Co., Ltd., related parties
■Building Name Decided by Internal University Contest
The naming contest for this hall was held within Yamaguchi Prefectural University in November last year.
After rigorous screening and voting, Ms. Sami Totsukawa, a third-year student in the Department of Social Welfare, Faculty of Social Welfare, was selected as the grand prize winner. The official name, "Yamaguchi Prefectural University Student Hall Uni E'meal Sakuramori Terrace," combines her winning name with the Company's meal-inclusive student apartment brand name "Uni E'meal."
■Winning Name: Sakuramori Terrace (Sakuramori Terrace) - Comment from Awardee Sami Totsukawa
"Sakura" in "Sakuramori Terrace" comes from the university's location in Sakurabatake, expressing the wish for it to be a place for student life deeply connected to the university.
"Mori" (forest) represents the university's environment surrounded by rich nature, signifying a place where students can live calmly and grow.
"Terrace" overlays the image of an open space connecting the building to the garden, named with the hope that this student hall will contribute to the further development of the Prefectural University.
■Meal-Inclusive Student Apartment Brand Name "Uni E'meal"
"Uni E'meal" (Uni = UniLife, E = Energy and Evolution, meal = meal). "Emi" also means "smile," conveying the desire for students to gain vitality by eating nutritionally balanced meals and to grow in this place. It also evokes the image of students smiling while enjoying meals with friends.
[Building Overview]
Name: Yamaguchi Prefectural University Student Hall Uni E'mea