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Good company starts with good encounters
Serious thoughts put into planning of the neighborhood within walking distance, creating spaces with an impact substantial enough to set the community on a new trajectory, exchanging greetings with local customers, and becoming a guide for travelers on behalf of the neighborhood. Everything that Staple creates is a result of an encounter with the right people, at the right time, and the right place.
While our activities are limited to several neighborhoods and regions, how Staple does in every neighborhood should organically evolve based on who Staple encounters, sharing time over a long period, engaging in conversations, and working together.
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Team
岡 雄大 | YUTA OKA
Staple Inc., CEO
Raised in the US and Japan, Yuta has always had strong interest in discovering new cultures and tracing their roots through travel. Through Staple, he realizes his passion in tracing those roots by creating hotels as a medium to express each locale, and by getting involved in broader neighborhood development. Yuta started his career in real estate and hotel investments at Starwood Capital Group's Tokyo and San Francisco offices. After Starwood, he co-founded a boutique asset management and consulting business focused on small luxury hotels and had the opportunity to work with multiple luxury resort brands. BA Waseda University, Global Political Economy.
小林 亮大 | RYOTA KOBAYASHI
Staple Inc., Executive Officer
Shiomachi Kikaku Inc., CEO
Ryota joined Staple after graduating from Keio University in 2019. After moving to Setoda as Development Manager for SOIL Setoda in 2020, he has since become a trusted figure within the local community and has opened a fresh juice shop within Onomichi Station with a bold mission to enhance value for Setoda's citrus produce. From 2022, he was promoted to become CEO for Shiomachi Kikaku, Staple's subsidiary established to lead neighborhood development for Setoda's Shiomachi Shotengai district.
川口 貴之 | TAKAYUKI KAWAGUCHI
園部 優樹 | YUKI SONOBE
Staple Inc., Manager
Born and raised in Ibaraki, Yuki eventually aims to launch a project back home. After graduating from Rikkyo University's College of Tourism, Yuki joined Staple as HOTEL K5's Front Desk Staff, and eventually became supervisor. After shifting to Staple's develoment division, he remains involved with K5 as its asset manager and revenue manager.
清永 真紀 | MAKI KIYONAGA
Staple Inc., Director
Born and raised in Kumamoto, Maki started her career as a back officer at a company in Kumamoto city, where she very much loved. In the year she turned 30, Maki went to London that she loved for many years. Through the study at City University and the life there, Maki came to think she would like to choose to spend her time with people, things, and time that move her heart.
After returning to Japan, she decided to restart her career in Tokyo, not Kumamoto, as an accounting staff at a couple of hotels. In 2021, Maki joined Staple, and now mainly in charge of accounting in Corporate division.
渡邊 加奈子 | KANAKO WATANABE
Director/K5 General Manager
Born and raised in Ibaraki prefecture, to a family that has been running a hotel for 4 generations. Kanako decided to be part of the Hospitality industry after visiting many hotels and ryokans with her family in her childhood. Despite working with major hotels and ryokans to fulfill her dreams, the business operations has been a challenge for her and decided to go Southeast Asia by herself. She co-founded a retail business, trained more than 50 staff of different origins. There, she engaged in store branding, space design and development for other stores. After working overseas with product development, she started to realize the impact of not just the front but also managing behind the scenes. October 2019 back to Japan, she then joined Staple as the development project manager of HOTEL K5. As of July 2021, she became the General Manager, working hard with her team to build a new hotel industry for future hoteliers.
Graduated from Japan Hotel School
島津 恵理奈 | SHIMAZU ERINA
沼田 恵梨子 | Eriko Numata
山田 菜美 | Nami Yamada
鈴木 慎一郎 | SHINICHIRO SUZUKI
He was born in Fukushima. He was brought up with respect for the seniors of his hometown.He started a career as a chef in Curry Dining Bar M of Fukushima. After that, he was a chef, bartender, and receptionist in ""toco."" & ""Nui. HOSTEL & BAR LOUNGE""of Backpackers' Japan Co. He emigrated to Sedota in 2020.For him, it is one of the important tasks to build good relations with local people in the country. He built administration from the opening of business preparations for SOIL Setoda and acts as Manager now.
Graduated from Fukushima University.
中尾 有希 | Yuki Nakao
田島 美里 | Misato Tajima
Born in Hamura City, Tokyo. After graduating from a technical school specializing in architecture, I spent four years at a design firm focusing on renovations. During that time, I worked on designing hotels, coworking spaces, cafés, and even gained experience with coffee stand pop-ups at in-house facilities. Thanks to a connection introduced by a former supervisor, I joined Staple. My hobby is mountain climbing, and my favorite mountain is Mt. Tsubakuro.
堀川 笑里 | Emiri Horikawa
伴 恵里香 | ERIKA BAN
大谷 祐里佳 | Yurika Otani
Born in Fukushima Prefecture, I moved to Kyoto for seven years starting from university, and then relocated to Tokyo the day before starting my job. During my university years, I traveled all over Japan, discovering the charm of various regions and connecting with many people's passions. After graduation, I worked at a restaurant, spending my days surrounded by regular customers from the neighborhood and visiting tourists.
Over time, as my desire to not just offer a single product but to provide value in the form of options and experiences grew stronger, I began to think about what "space" and "community" mean. This led me to join Soil Work with an interest in creating communities that connect regions.
I want to create options that can bring a little extra happiness to someone's life, and I aspire to expand the circle of happiness. I continue to hold onto this broad and gentle dream.
小見山 菜摘 | Natsumi Komiyama
早野拓真 | Takuma Hayano
千葉県出身和歌山育ち、自由な校風の学校で10年間親元を離れて育ち、授業で社会問題を学んだことをきっかけに”ソーシャルビジネス”に興味を持つ。紆余曲折を経て、「場をつくり、健康なお金の流れをつくること」が周りを巻き込みながら楽しく社会をいい方向に動かしていくことなのでは？と思って、生きてます。
「欲しい未来は自分たちの手でつくる」を合言葉に、世界を変えることは難しいかもしれないけれど、自分の住んでいる地域や街であれば少しは良い方向に動かせると信じて。
一人ではなく、みんなで、自分たちが住みたい街をつくるために、やりたいことは全部やりたいです。
松本 愛琉 | Ataru Matsumoto
甫足 賢人 | Kento Hoashi
Born in Ome City, Tokyo. At university, I studied sustainable urban development and traveled domestically and internationally, focusing on permaculture as a core theme of my learning. Recognizing that the circulation of economic factors is also essential for sustainability, I joined Toho Leo, which engages in urban development combining both environmental and economic sustainability.
During my time there, I worked alongside condominium management boards, managed vegetable garden communities, handled HR, and produced conceptual spaces.
Inspired by my travel experiences, I aspire to become a hotel owner in the future. My previous experience as a SOILwork member and the potential for unique business development at Staple drew me to apply for this role.
My long-term goal is to build a hotel with my siblings in my hometown, Ome, while gaining business management skills. I want to enjoy life with my friends by doing meaningful work in places we love, and even as an old man, I hope to remain someone with a playful spirit.
佐藤⿇⾥⼦ | MARIKO SATO
SOIL Nihonbashi Hotel
高平葉奈 | Hana Takahira
Donna Joaquin
佐々木 良子 | Ryoko Sasaki
静岡県生まれいろんなところ育ち(静岡→北海道数カ所→東京数カ所→モスクワ)
親の仕事の関係で、昔から初対面の人と話す機会が多く、色んな人と関わることが大好きです。お洋服も大好きです。
K5の前はアパレルで、自分の得意な部分を考え、高校生の時からなんとなく頭にあった業界を思い出し、雑誌で見つけたK5に即連絡。あっという間に4年経ちましたが、直感で決めて本当に良かったと今でも思える大好きな場所です：）
春日 咲 | Saki Kasuga
田嶋 香奈 | Kana Tajima | K5
二瓶 涼 | Ryo Nihei
森川 綾乃 | Ayano Morikawa
松本 雄輝 | Yuki Matsumoto
黒井 さゆり | Sayuri Kuroi
木村 維吹 | Ibuki Kimura
峯田 真優 | Mayu Mineta
辻 晴香 | Haruka Tsuji | K5
白石 美南海 | Minami Shiraishi
吉積 悠 | Haruka Yoshizumi
Born in Hyogo Prefecture and graduated from an international school in Osaka. I spent my high school years studying abroad in Ireland and attended university in California. I also did a working holiday in Dublin, often finding myself abroad in between those experiences. When I travel, I typically visit friends, as I enjoy the local vibe.
After a career in sales ranging from general contractors to KOMBUCHA sales to an advertising agency, I made a career change to a back-office position at a foreign law firm. Having experienced difficult times myself, I value creating a workspace where everyone can work comfortably and enjoyably.
In the future, I hope to live between Japan and Europe.
横田 尚子 | Hisako Yokota
早川 由衣 | Yui Hayakawa
渡邊 遥 | Haruka Watanabe
水口 遊 | Yu Minakuchi
松本 実南 | Minami Matsumoto
小見山 楓 | Kaede Komiyama
鎌田 星那 | Sena Kamada
エド リ ヒスン | Edmond Hee Seung Lee
韓国で生まれ、幼少期にカナダへ移住したトロント出身の料理人。ここ5年間は日本で過ごす。13年間のプロの料理経験を持つエドは、おいしい料理を作ることに情熱を注ぎ、常に腕を磨き続けているおり、パークレットのヘッドシェフとして、新たな挑戦に胸を躍らせるかたわら、学び続け、教え、ブランドをさらに成長させることを楽しみにしている。
Parklet
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ケイト・ジャクシッチ | KATE JAKSICH, Parklet Co-owners
ジェリー・ジャクシッチ | JERRY JAKSICH, Parklet Co-owners
藤澤 優 | Fujisawa Yu
Born in Osaka Prefecture, I spent every day immersed in baseball from the age of 5 to 18.
At the age of 19, I started my career in the entertainment industry after being scouted, primarily working in theater and modeling. As I pursued this career, I began to wonder how I could gain more recognition and decided to improve my English skills, leading me to study abroad in the Philippines and Canada. While in Canada, I worked as a barista while studying performing arts. Although I had planned to attend university in Canada, I had to give up that opportunity due to the social climate at the time.
After returning to Japan, I resumed my work in the entertainment industry but felt a growing desire to deepen my involvement in my barista work, which I had continued on the side. Currently, I’m studying from scratch as a GM to learn store management. My role model is Kanako Watanabe.
鎌田 萌 | Moe Kamata | Parklet
章 漢硯 | Zhang Han Yen | Parklet
山崎 萌 | Moe Yamazaki | Parklet
迫 采音 | Ayane Sako | Parklet
瀧澤 友樹 | YUKI TAKIZAWA
谷口 諒 | Ryo Taniguchi
旅が好きでこれまで多くの時間「旅」を軸に活動してきて分かったのは、旅すること≒移動すること自体が自分の生き甲斐であること。しかし旅の目的がないとどこへも出かけられない性分で、長いこと家と近所だけで生活をしているとメンタルが良くない方へと傾く。旅人が旅人らしく生きるために、目的はなんでも良いので、どこかのそこへ足を運ぶ何かしらの理由や言い訳を作ることが大事だと考え、自分と自分以外の家に引きこもっている旅人がまた旅に出る理由と言い訳を作ろうと試行錯誤中。SOIL Setodaでの宿泊プランやアクティビティーツアーがその言い訳の1つとなり、たくさんの旅人に瀬戸田を訪れてもらうことを目指して仕事をしている。
森越 雪乃 | Yukino Morikoshi
籠田 亜紀 | Aki Kagota
平田 莉奈 | Rina Hirata
永野 優風 | Yu Nagano
池田 和也 | Kazuya Ikeda
茨城出身。茨城のカーカルチャーについていけず、某バンドコンテスト入賞を機に上京。調布・狛江エリアが大好きだったものの、夢だったロンドンという世界一の場所へ27歳の時にお引越し。2年後、ドイツで仕事は見つけたが、家探しに苦戦し尾道へ。SOIL Setodaで楽しく生きてます。
将来はイギリス西部、オスロ、コペンハーゲン辺りでバリスタ・コーヒー事業をするのが夢。また瀬戸田、岡山、東京などで色んな事業に関わりたいと思ってます
谷平 亮 | Ryo Tanihira
竹内 祐子 | Hiroko Takeuchi
松本 拡 | Hiromu Matsumoto
児玉 剛 | Go Kodama
SOIL Nagatoyumoto レストランスタッフ
愛知県名古屋市生まれ。Soil Nagatoyumotoの近藤とは古くからの旧友。高校卒業後、地元のパン工場に9年間勤務。近藤から長門開業に際してレストランスタッフとして誘いがあり実際に長門湯本を訪れてその土地と人々に魅力を感じ、新しい分野での経験と人との繋がりを求め転職を決断。前職の経験を活かしピザ作りに日々奮闘中。趣味はカメラ、キャンプ。
杖田 美穂 | Miho Tsueda
藤永 敏和 | Toshikazu Fujinaga
宮川 皓洋 | Koyo Miyagawa
和田 太一 | Taichi Wada
