Over 20 Small Businesses Operate Under the Inaginaganuma Elevated Tracks

An art instructor who runs children's classes at five locations, a vintage clothing store that was the first business to open in the area, and a gluten-free confectionery that uses its kitchen as a workshop to sell products online and at department store events—the multi-purpose facility "SHARE DEPARTMENT" opened under the elevated tracks of Inaginaganuma Station, attracting users with diverse business types and backgrounds. This facility celebrates its 3rd anniversary this May, with over 20 small businesses operating daily. It plays a role in supporting a wide range of startups, from those with no prior entrepreneurial experience to those looking to expand their businesses.

Realizing ideal small businesses day and night

Users of this facility can access it 24 hours a day, leveraging the unique strengths of SHARE DEPARTMENT to start their businesses in ways that suit them. The web media "Rinzine" spotlights three individuals: Ruri Hayashi of "ART GARDEN STUDIO," Minato Sugiyama of "Additional time," and Emiko Isaka of "Sanshoku no Sumire." They were interviewed about their reasons for basing their businesses in Inagi City and their future prospects.

↓Read the article here https://rinzine.com/article/sharedepartment-2/

Once a season, on weekends, events such as "Inagi no Tobira" and "Nambu Line Beer Marche" are held in the square in front of Inaginaganuma Station. Users of this facility also set up stalls at these events. On event days, over 10,000 people pass through the station square, which has led to increased recognition of the facility and a daily rise in visitors.

In the three years since its opening, the area in front of Inaginaganuma Station has become established as a vibrant hub for small businesses. Currently, residents along the railway line who wish to contribute to the local community and first-time entrepreneurs are starting businesses in a sustainable manner with low initial costs. SHARE DEPARTMENT is currently recruiting users who want to take on the challenge of community-rooted small businesses.

"ROOM" for restaurants, salons, and retail stores, "8K" a shared kitchen for business operations and preparation, "GARAGE" for food trucks and stalls, "CLASS" a shared classroom to support learning-based entrepreneurship.

Facility Overview

Facility Name: SHARE DEPARTMENT Location: 516-2 Higashinaganuma, Inagi City, Tokyo Access: 1 minute from JR Nambu Line Inaginaganuma Station Available Spaces (Fees): ROOM: 78,000 yen (85,800 yen incl. tax)/month 8K (Regular): 30,000 yen (33,000 yen incl. tax)/month ~ (includes 30 hours of use) 8K (Night): 12,000 yen (13,200 yen incl. tax)/month ~ (includes 8 hours of use) CLASS: 7,800 yen (8,580 yen incl. tax)/month ~ (includes 8 hours of use) Available Hours: 24 hours a day Inquiries: Town Kitchen Co., Ltd. (Contact: Yoshioka, Hirata) WEB: https://town-kitchen.com MAIL: info@town-kitchen.com TEL: 0422-30-5800 (Weekdays 10:00-18:00)