OKULAB Opens 'Baluko Laundry Place Yubetsu' Based on Comprehensive Partnership with Yubetsu, Hokkaido
OKULAB will open Baluko Laundry Place Yubetsu in April 2026, serving as both a state-of-the-art laundromat with a mont-bell water-repellent course and a disaster relief hub under a partnership with Yubetsu, Hokkaido.
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OKULAB Inc. (CEO: Jun Kubota / Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, hereinafter 'OKULAB'), which proposes new lifestyles through laundry services, will pre-open 'Baluko Laundry Place Yubetsu' on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, and hold its grand opening on Saturday, April 4, based on an agreement concluded with Yubetsu Town, Hokkaido (hereinafter 'Yubetsu').
### Comprehensive Partnership Agreement with Yubetsu and the Role of this Store
Yubetsu and OKULAB concluded a comprehensive partnership agreement on June 13, 2025, with the aim of promoting regional revitalization, improving services for residents, and strengthening the disaster prevention system.
Equipped with professional washer-dryers, this store not only provides everyday convenience such as washing large items and saving time, but also features equipment that contributes to laundry support for victims and improves the quality of evacuation life in the event of a disaster. As a new hub for the local community, it will contribute to building a safe and secure town.
### Features of 'Baluko Laundry Place Yubetsu'
In addition to washer-dryer courses using Baluko Laundry Place's original detergent and fabric softener 'peu', which achieves both environmental consideration and excellent washing results, we have introduced state-of-the-art equipment and courses to meet local needs, providing convenience that goes beyond the framework of conventional laundromats.
**1. 'Large Washer-Dryers' capable of washing entire futon mattresses**
Responding to the requests of local residents, we have installed large washer-dryers (Washing: 34kg / Wash & Dry: 23kg). They can handle not only down comforters and blankets, but also the washing and drying of futon mattresses. Large items that previously had to be taken to a dry cleaner can now be cleanly finished in a short time.
**2. 'mont-bell Water-Repellent Course' recommended for maintaining outerwear and outdoor gear**
We have introduced the mont-bell water-repellent course, jointly developed by OKULAB and the Japanese outdoor brand 'mont-bell'. It can restore and maintain the water-repellent performance of items like down jackets and rainwear, supporting the lifestyle of a region where outdoor activities are popular.
### Store Information
**Baluko Laundry Place Yubetsu**
URL: https://baluko.jp/baluko-yubetsu/
### Comprehensive Partnership Agreement with Yubetsu and the Role of this Store
Yubetsu and OKULAB concluded a comprehensive partnership agreement on June 13, 2025, with the aim of promoting regional revitalization, improving services for residents, and strengthening the disaster prevention system.
Equipped with professional washer-dryers, this store not only provides everyday convenience such as washing large items and saving time, but also features equipment that contributes to laundry support for victims and improves the quality of evacuation life in the event of a disaster. As a new hub for the local community, it will contribute to building a safe and secure town.
### Features of 'Baluko Laundry Place Yubetsu'
In addition to washer-dryer courses using Baluko Laundry Place's original detergent and fabric softener 'peu', which achieves both environmental consideration and excellent washing results, we have introduced state-of-the-art equipment and courses to meet local needs, providing convenience that goes beyond the framework of conventional laundromats.
**1. 'Large Washer-Dryers' capable of washing entire futon mattresses**
Responding to the requests of local residents, we have installed large washer-dryers (Washing: 34kg / Wash & Dry: 23kg). They can handle not only down comforters and blankets, but also the washing and drying of futon mattresses. Large items that previously had to be taken to a dry cleaner can now be cleanly finished in a short time.
**2. 'mont-bell Water-Repellent Course' recommended for maintaining outerwear and outdoor gear**
We have introduced the mont-bell water-repellent course, jointly developed by OKULAB and the Japanese outdoor brand 'mont-bell'. It can restore and maintain the water-repellent performance of items like down jackets and rainwear, supporting the lifestyle of a region where outdoor activities are popular.
### Store Information
**Baluko Laundry Place Yubetsu**
URL: https://baluko.jp/baluko-yubetsu/