ABOUT US

We wanted to create a place where everyone could gather.

We opened this cafe with the hope of selling products made in our studio ourselves

and sharing our activities with the local community.

・Opened in Fall 2023

・Staff: 5 members; Users: 9 members (ages 10s to 30s)

・Tuesday–Friday:

Open to the general public

・Currently accepting internships and trial placements from special needs schools

・Experience a wide range of tasks

from customer service to confectionery production

・Fully equipped with commercial-grade facilities

・Direct instruction from external professional instructors

(chefs and pastry chefs)

・Numerous events

CONCEPT

WAGAYA, as a Type B Employment Support Facility, values three things:

1. Being a “Safe Haven”

A safe haven means having reliable friends and a secure place

2. Focusing on “Characteristics,” Not “Disabilities”

A society with diverse people is the norm; together, we build more accepting environments and communities

3. Being a Place Where Everyone Can Thrive

Together, we create an environment where everyone can believe in their potential

We strive to build such a place and environment.

Regarding Donations

― Let us shine light once more on your cherished memories ―

Do you have kimonos or obi belts sleeping in the back of your closet?

At WAGAYA Atelier, we accept unwanted kimonos and transform them into pieces that fit modern life—

like bags and accessories.

Fabrics treasured and passed down through generations gain new life through our hands,

once again enriching someone's daily life.

Donating kimonos is a warm cycle that connects the heart of valuing things to the future.

We sincerely look forward to your cooperation.

A Token of Our Appreciation for Donors

With gratitude, we offer one of the following benefits:

A complimentary original remade accessory

A meal voucher for use at our cafe

※Returns may vary depending on the condition and quantity of kimonos donated.

※The kimonos you send will be used as material for our remake projects.