Kyoto Research Park Corporation (President and CEO Mitsuo Asano, hereinafter KRP) will host the "Adult Clothes and Children's Clothes! Popular Used Clothing ¥0 Market" by Release Catch starting July 25, 2026, as part of the "KRP Fest 2026".

KRP will hold "KRP Fest 2026" over two days, July 24 (Fri.) and 25 (Sat.). Under the themes of "Technology," "Town," and "People," approximately 25 diverse events will be held concurrently, including programs to promote exchange among researchers and engineers from companies and institutions located in the KRP district, events for entrepreneurs and startups, and projects to enjoy art and culture.

About the Event The "¥0 Market" is a sustainable event where you can experience clothing circulation. Approximately 1,500 items of used clothing displayed at the venue were all donated to the used clothing collection boxes of "Release Catch" installed in Kyoto City. The collected clothing is carefully sorted one by one to be passed on to the next wearer.

On the day, a wide selection of adult and children's clothing will be available, and anyone can take home their favorite items for free, "up to 3 items per person." We will expand the circle of circulation by returning clothing collected from the local community back to the community, allowing people to experience reuse while having fun.

Date and Time: July 25, 2026 (Sat) 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Venue: Kyoto Research Park Building No. 4, B1 Banquet Hall

Target Audience: Local residents

Participation Method: Register as a friend on the official LINE account that delivers information about the "¥0 Market."

Participation Fee: Free

Event Details and Application: https://release-catch.com/topics/

*Ends when items run out. *Dates and business hours are subject to change or cancellation without notice. Please understand this in advance.

About Release Catch Release Catch is a community-based clothing circulation project that allows people to let go of clothes they no longer wear (RELEASE) and for someone else to welcome them as their favorite item again (CATCH). It started in 2022 as a public-private co-creation project involving Human Forum Inc., Community Bank Kyoshin, JSB Corporation, Yasuda Sangyo Co., Ltd., and the City of Kyoto.

We collect used clothing from citizens through dedicated boxes installed in the city, and carefully sort them. We then provide them free of charge to the next person through events like the "¥0 Market," or utilize them as new resources. Through a system that circulates clothing within the region, we aim to realize a sustainable circular society.

About Kyoto Research Park Opened in 1989 as the nation's first privately operated science park. It is home to 510 organizations and 6,000 people, including industry support organizations from Kyoto Prefecture and Kyoto City. In addition to office and lab rentals and conference room rentals, it engages in various activities leading to the creation of new businesses and industries, such as entrepreneurship support, open innovation support, and seminars and networking events. With the brand slogan "Here, Co-creation. ~Paving for New Tomorrow~," we contribute to the birth of new businesses that change the world by providing an attractive stage for exchange and a business environment for those seeking to innovate worldwide.

"KRP Fest 2026" Overview

Event Period: July 24 (Fri) - 25 (Sat), 2026

Venue: Kyoto Research Park district and surrounding areas, and online

Organizer: Kyoto Research Park Corporation

Cooperation: Kyoto Prefectural Center for Technology Promotion of Small and Medium Enterprises, Public Interest Incorporated Foundation Kyoto Institute of Technology, Local Independent Administrative Agency Kyoto Municipal Institute of Industrial Technology and Culture, Public Interest Incorporated Foundation Kyoto Research Park, General Incorporated Association Kyoto Inventors Association, Kyoto Prototyping Center Co., Ltd., General Incorporated Association Kyoto Prototyping Network, KRI Inc., Glycotechnology Research Institute Inc.

Sponsorship: Kinki Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry, Kyoto Prefecture, Kyoto City, Kyoto Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Public Interest Incorporated Foundation Kyoto Industrial Association, General Incorporated Association Kyoto Economic Conference, General Incorporated Association Kyoto Wisdom Industry Creation Forest, Public Interest Incorporated Foundation University Consortium Kyoto

Details and other event information: "KRP Fest 2026" Special Site https://www.krp.co.jp/krpfes/2026/

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