Tokyo Challenge Shop "Sounomi" Kichijoji: Call for Exhibitors

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government and the Tokyo Metropolitan Small and Medium Enterprise Support Center operate the Tokyo Challenge Shop "Sounomi" (hereinafter referred to as "Sounomi"), which provides opportunities for product sales and expert advice on store management to support young people and women aiming to open businesses in shopping districts. We are now recruiting exhibitors (total of 2 spaces) for "Sounomi" Kichijoji. 1. Overview of Tokyo Challenge Shop "Sounomi" Kichijoji 2. Exhibitor Recruitment Overview Industry: Retail and Service Industry Eligibility: Adult women residing in Tokyo, or adult men aged 39 or younger as of March 31, 2027. Number of Businesses: "Sounomi" Kichijoji: 2 businesses (Tenant A and B) Exhibition Fee: Monthly fee: 36,300 yen (tax included) *Utility costs and shopping district association fees are borne by the tenant. Exhibition Start Date: Early September, Reiwa 8 (2026) Exhibition Period: 6 months *Can be extended for another 6 months after review, if desired by the exhibitor (maximum 1 year). 3. Application Process On-site tours and consultation sessions (optional) June 10 (Wednesday), June 17 (Wednesday), June 24 (Wednesday), Reiwa 8 (2026) From 15:30 to 17:00 each day (reservation required) Those wishing to participate should make a reservation via the "Inquiry Form" on the "Sounomi" website. Online briefing sessions: Reservation required, held as needed. Submission of application documents: Application documents (application form and other attached documents) should be submitted by e-mail, postal mail, or in person. Application Period: From May 12 (Tuesday) to July 3 (Friday), Reiwa 8 (2026) (must arrive by) E-mail: sounomi【AT】tokyo-kosha.or.jp *"@" is replaced with 【AT】 to prevent spam. Address: Sumitomo Shoji Kanda Izumicho Building 9F, 1-13 Kanda Izumicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0024 Tokyo Metropolitan Small and Medium Enterprise Support Center, Business Strategy Department, Management Strategy Division, Challenge Shop Section Screening: Document screening: Early July, Reiwa 8 (2026) Interview screening: One day from July 16 (Thursday) or July 17 (Friday), Reiwa 8 (2026) Interview screening venue: Tokyo Metropolitan Small and Medium Enterprise Support Center, Sumitomo Shoji Kanda Izumicho Building 9F Meeting Room Decision: Late July, Reiwa 8 (2026) 4. Application Guidelines, etc. For reservations for on-site tours and consultation sessions, online briefing sessions, downloading application guidelines and forms, and other details, please check the following URL: http://www.tokyo-kosha.or.jp/support/wakatejosei/challengeshop/ [Contact Information] ・Regarding the overall system Bureau of Industrial and Labor Affairs, Commerce and Industry Department, Regional Industry Promotion Division Phone: 03-5320-4787 ・Regarding the Challenge Shop Tokyo Metropolitan Small and Medium Enterprise Support Center, Business Strategy Department, Management Strategy Division Phone: 03-5822-7237