Tottori City's New Business Hub "Katokami" Opens, Promoting Creation of New Businesses Through Co-creation
Shibire Inc., promoting a lifestyle not confined to Tokyo with its "OFF TOKYO" vision, has undertaken promotional work for Tottori City's new business co-creation square "Katokami." This hub, renovating a beloved local stationery store, aims to become a place where diverse people gather, connect, and create new businesses, addressing the challenges of youth outflow and central urban area decline in Tottori City.
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Shibire Inc. (Headquarters: Chuo Ward, Tokyo; Representative Director: Midori Suzuki), which advocates a lifestyle not limited to Tokyo under the vision of "OFF TOKYO," has been entrusted with the promotion of Tottori City's new business hub, "Tottori City Machinaka Business Co-creation Square 'Katokami'." We are pleased to announce the facility overview as it prepares for its full opening.
## Background of the Opening
"Katokami" is a new business hub that renovated a stationery store beloved by the local community.
It is positioned as part of Tottori City's initiatives for urban revitalization, addressing the challenges of youth outflow and the decline of the central urban area. The aim is to create a place where diverse people, including companies from within and outside the prefecture, aspiring entrepreneurs, citizens, students, and government officials, can gather and connect, fostering the birth of new businesses.
**▼ Please refer to the official website and video for the facility's concept and vision.**
Official Website: https://katokami.jp/
Video: https://youtu.be/56Bpb5KgjQI?si=w4zl8sS-EMzB0mmH
## Facility Information
In addition to areas such as fully private offices, semi-private offices, and fixed desks, the facility is equipped with group work areas and web conference booths that enable interaction among resident companies. It functions both as a business base and a co-creation space where new businesses can emerge.
3rd floor private offices
2nd floor fixed desks
## Background of the Opening
"Katokami" is a new business hub that renovated a stationery store beloved by the local community.
It is positioned as part of Tottori City's initiatives for urban revitalization, addressing the challenges of youth outflow and the decline of the central urban area. The aim is to create a place where diverse people, including companies from within and outside the prefecture, aspiring entrepreneurs, citizens, students, and government officials, can gather and connect, fostering the birth of new businesses.
**▼ Please refer to the official website and video for the facility's concept and vision.**
Official Website: https://katokami.jp/
Video: https://youtu.be/56Bpb5KgjQI?si=w4zl8sS-EMzB0mmH
## Facility Information
In addition to areas such as fully private offices, semi-private offices, and fixed desks, the facility is equipped with group work areas and web conference booths that enable interaction among resident companies. It functions both as a business base and a co-creation space where new businesses can emerge.
3rd floor private offices
2nd floor fixed desks
FAQ
What kind of facility is Katokami?
Katokami is a business co-creation square renovated from a local stationery store in Tottori City. It features private offices and group work areas, promoting diverse ways of working and interaction.
Who are the main users of Katokami?
Katokami can be used by a diverse range of people including companies inside and outside the prefecture, entrepreneurs, citizens, students, and government employees who are interested in creating new businesses.
What impact does Katokami have on Tottori City?
Katokami aims to address issues such as youth outflow and the decline of the city center by contributing to the creation of new businesses and the revitalization of the entire region.