The Challenge of "Ryohin Soko" from Shibuya

2025.05.12 10:00

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In May 2025, a new phase of the project will begin.

In May 2025, Ryohin Soko launched in earnest the second chapter of its "gift-type waste collection project" by soliciting gift donors, expanding same-day nighttime service, and strengthening social networking service development. The following is the story behind the project.

「引越し不用品回収は想いです」

Moving and waste collection is a thought.

This is not just a cleanup.

Ryohin Soko, based in Shibuya Ward, Tokyo, is developing a unique approach to connecting the "end" of things to the "relationship" between people, centered on moving and the collection of unwanted items.

Instead of simply throwing away unwanted items, the company transforms "mottainai" (what a waste) into "arigato (thank you)," a sentiment that translates into a social connection.

Your unwanted items can change someone's life.

Such a practice is being carried out daily from the frontlines.

The "gift economy project" in which collected items are given to those in need free of charge has become a hot topic on social networking services, and has attracted many moving comments and requests for interviews from all over the country.

With a focus on "face-to-face delivery" and a "cycle of gratitude," the company is creating a stir in an industry centered on disposal.

The story behind "unwanted items. The moment when "letting go" heals someone's loneliness

Sometimes just one thing can heal someone's loneliness.

says Mr. Sato, the representative of "Ryohin Soko. There are countless "stories of things and people" that exist in the field of waste collection.

Rather than disposing of the items, the company focuses on the "relationships that are connected by things" and passes on the usable items to someone else with "gratitude. This activity goes beyond mere business and extends to reconnecting human relationships.

The "gift project" that has been attracting attention is the "gift project" that is being developed on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube.

The project has been introduced as a "work of giving thanks," and the touching episodes have been attracting a great deal of sympathy.

Beyond "Collection". Social Value of "Re-circulation

Collected items are transferred and re-circulated, provided to volunteers, and used to support families raising children, with a focus on the "whereabouts" and "new value" of the items.

We will focus on the value created by the "whereabouts" and "who owns" of the collected items,

The company is sublimating its efforts into practical and humanitarian assistance, such as providing items to single-parent families and those in need.

The challenge from the frontlines to change "mottainai" into "arigato" (thank you)

The Ryohin Warehouse's vision is "an economy that turns 'mottainai' into 'arigato' (thank you).

All we have to do is to put our hands on the destiny of "things".

Where things end, someone else begins.

These catchphrases are not mere slogans, but are the very essence of the "circular economy" as embodied in daily life.

The declining birthrate, the aging population, the increase in the number of single-person households, and the spread of a disposable culture.

In response to these social issues, Ryohin Soko is building new value in the form of a "circular economy of human relationships.

Circular Economy of Human Relationships" Starting from the Community

The company's bases of operations are centered in Shibuya Ward, but it also serves the entire metropolitan area, including Minato, Meguro, Setagaya, Shinjuku, Nakano, Suginami, and Chiyoda Wards, and its flexible services, including nighttime service until 10 pm and same-day requests, are highly valued by working families and elderly people.

The company has established its value as a "next-generation collection business" while building trust in the community and providing material support.

Future Prospects and Social Implementation

The Ryohin Warehouse is addressing social issues such as the declining birthrate, aging population, single-person households, and the throwaway culture,

The company's mission is to "create an economy that turns 'mottainai' into 'arigato' (thank you).

The company will strengthen its regional bases and cooperative systems with a view to collaborating with governments, corporations, NPOs, and other organizations.

As a "place to entrust "Thank you" to, we aim to become a part of the social infrastructure.

Main Services

Collection of unneeded items (single items to entire houses)

Moving (localized and flexible)

Re-circulation, donation, gift economy type transfer

Gift-giving, gift planning, and social contribution activities

Areas covered

Shibuya, Minato, Meguro, Setagaya, Shinjuku, Nakano, Suginami, Chiyoda, etc.

Supported hours

Phone: 10:00-18:00

Collection service: 8:00-22:00 (same-day and nighttime service available)

Business Outline