[Event Report] A New Way of Working Created by 'Sports x Disability Welfare': Hashikake Co., Ltd. Held an Employment Support Briefing at Shinagawa Culture Club's Official Match Venue on 4/12
Shinagawa Culture Club and Hashikake Co., Ltd. held an information session for 'Work Arena Tennoz', a welfare facility where disabled individuals manage sports equipment, aiming for higher wages through a unique 'sports x welfare' model.
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Shinagawa Culture Club Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Yusuke Yoshida; hereinafter "Shinagawa CC"), a comprehensive regional sports club based in the Shinagawa/Konan area, together with its partner Hashikake Co., Ltd. (CEO: Yuki Ogawa), held an information session on April 12, 2026, at Fujitsu Stadium Kawasaki. The session was aimed at prospective users and consultation support specialists for "Work Arena Tennoz," a Type B continuous employment support facility scheduled to open in early summer 2026.
While low wages in disability employment are seen as a challenge, this new employment model connected with the sports business is attracting attention.
The biggest feature of this event was that while daily work is performed at the facility, the stadium was presented as the "future outcome" where their work connects to actual match operations. The prospective users who participated inspected how careful maintenance work at the facility directly links to players' performance and victories, experiencing a new form of welfare.
[State of the Day]
First, a briefing on the specific work duties performed at the facility was held. At the facility, users take on the role of a "Roupeiro" (equipment manager), a specialized profession in the professional sports world that manages and maintains players' equipment. Afterward, participants watched an actual match, seeing firsthand how well-maintained equipment supports players' performance, conducted as fieldwork to feel the "enthusiasm beyond the work." By presenting a future vision as "combat power" that goes beyond mere work descriptions—"my handiwork creates the joy of the stadium"—it boosted the motivation for social participation and independence among people with disabilities.
[Feedback from Briefing Participants (Excerpt)]
Many participants on the day expressed high expectations for their future working styles.
Prospective User (Male): "I currently commute to another facility, but I was attracted by the word 'sports' on SNS and participated. Hearing the stories gave me a real image of working, so I definitely want to try it out next."
Prospective User (Male): "I participated considering my physical condition, but since I like sports, I am really looking forward to utilizing my hobbies."
Parent (Female): "I came for the future of my child attending a special needs school. Since my child likes sports, I feel it would be a great fit. I want to continue gathering info and consider it."
Welfare Facility Staff (Female): "I was curious about how to combine sports and welfare. Sports are places where communication leading to social skill acquisition is born. I have high expectations for this unique facility."
[Comment from Yuki Ogawa, CEO of Hashikake Co., Ltd.]
"In disability welfare employment, focus tends to shift solely toward 'tasks', but what we aim for is to deliver the 'feeling of being useful to someone' and the 'pride of supporting professional scenes' that lie beyond that.
This time, witnessing the players' dynamism at the stadium, it was very impressive to see the participants' eyes shining, realizing 'my work creates this enthusiasm'. Through Roupeiro operations, I want to create a place where each person can shine as an indispensable 'combat power' of the team."
[Overview of Type B Continuous Employment Support Facility "Work Arena Tennoz"]
Work Arena Tennoz is a highly unique facility that connects sports and welfare, operated by Hashikake Co., Ltd., based on the concept "BRIDGES" promoted by Shinagawa CC.
Name: Work Arena Tennoz
Location: 3rd Floor East, Niuke Building, 2-2-33 Higashi-Shinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo
Capacity: 20 people
Main Activities:
Roupeiro tasks: Polishing players' cleats, equipment management, apparel management
Goods production/sales: Planning and production of official club goods and original products
Event operation support: Setup and operational assistance at match venues and local events
Features:
High wages: Aiming for 35,000 yen or more per month (assuming 20 working days/month)
Community collaboration: Utilizing Shinagawa CC's local network, actively participating in community activities and regional events in collaboration with local shopping streets, companies, and the government.
[About the Operating Company: Hashikake Co., Ltd.]
Hashikake Co., Ltd. upholds the vision of "Realizing a society where everyone's potential shines through the power of sports, and no one is left behind."
While low wages in disability employment are seen as a challenge, this new employment model connected with the sports business is attracting attention.
The biggest feature of this event was that while daily work is performed at the facility, the stadium was presented as the "future outcome" where their work connects to actual match operations. The prospective users who participated inspected how careful maintenance work at the facility directly links to players' performance and victories, experiencing a new form of welfare.
[State of the Day]
First, a briefing on the specific work duties performed at the facility was held. At the facility, users take on the role of a "Roupeiro" (equipment manager), a specialized profession in the professional sports world that manages and maintains players' equipment. Afterward, participants watched an actual match, seeing firsthand how well-maintained equipment supports players' performance, conducted as fieldwork to feel the "enthusiasm beyond the work." By presenting a future vision as "combat power" that goes beyond mere work descriptions—"my handiwork creates the joy of the stadium"—it boosted the motivation for social participation and independence among people with disabilities.
[Feedback from Briefing Participants (Excerpt)]
Many participants on the day expressed high expectations for their future working styles.
Prospective User (Male): "I currently commute to another facility, but I was attracted by the word 'sports' on SNS and participated. Hearing the stories gave me a real image of working, so I definitely want to try it out next."
Prospective User (Male): "I participated considering my physical condition, but since I like sports, I am really looking forward to utilizing my hobbies."
Parent (Female): "I came for the future of my child attending a special needs school. Since my child likes sports, I feel it would be a great fit. I want to continue gathering info and consider it."
Welfare Facility Staff (Female): "I was curious about how to combine sports and welfare. Sports are places where communication leading to social skill acquisition is born. I have high expectations for this unique facility."
[Comment from Yuki Ogawa, CEO of Hashikake Co., Ltd.]
"In disability welfare employment, focus tends to shift solely toward 'tasks', but what we aim for is to deliver the 'feeling of being useful to someone' and the 'pride of supporting professional scenes' that lie beyond that.
This time, witnessing the players' dynamism at the stadium, it was very impressive to see the participants' eyes shining, realizing 'my work creates this enthusiasm'. Through Roupeiro operations, I want to create a place where each person can shine as an indispensable 'combat power' of the team."
[Overview of Type B Continuous Employment Support Facility "Work Arena Tennoz"]
Work Arena Tennoz is a highly unique facility that connects sports and welfare, operated by Hashikake Co., Ltd., based on the concept "BRIDGES" promoted by Shinagawa CC.
Name: Work Arena Tennoz
Location: 3rd Floor East, Niuke Building, 2-2-33 Higashi-Shinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo
Capacity: 20 people
Main Activities:
Roupeiro tasks: Polishing players' cleats, equipment management, apparel management
Goods production/sales: Planning and production of official club goods and original products
Event operation support: Setup and operational assistance at match venues and local events
Features:
High wages: Aiming for 35,000 yen or more per month (assuming 20 working days/month)
Community collaboration: Utilizing Shinagawa CC's local network, actively participating in community activities and regional events in collaboration with local shopping streets, companies, and the government.
[About the Operating Company: Hashikake Co., Ltd.]
Hashikake Co., Ltd. upholds the vision of "Realizing a society where everyone's potential shines through the power of sports, and no one is left behind."