Trial Operation of Shared Space 'hibi table' Starts at 'Hibi', a Store-Integrated Rental Housing that Supports Community Connections and Challenges in Aoba-ku, Yokohama

'Hibi', a store-integrated rental housing of the highly insulated and airtight housing brand 'Asu-haus' born in Aoba-ku, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture, produced by the GREENOVATION Promotion Office of Asahi Kasei Homes Corporation (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo) and planned and community-supported by Mamekurashi Inc. (Headquarters: Nerima-ku, Tokyo). From June 1, 2026, trial operation of 'hibi table', a shared space that supports diverse activities of local residents, has started. The shared space is a demonstration experiment that broadly supports the activities of each individual, such as workspaces, community exchange plans, and workshops utilizing hobbies. Along with this, we are starting to recruit individuals and groups who want to try using this facility.

A connection with the community that sprouted from a marche in a home where small business is possible

'Hibi' has an earthen floor space (doma) on part of the 1st floor that can be used as a store, and the rest of the 1st and 2nd floors are residential spaces, realizing a 'work-live integration' lifestyle. By opening a shop or classroom in part of your home while living there, you can fulfill a life where you don't give up on anything - time spent with family, time working or doing hobbies, and the small shop you always wanted to open. An earthen floor space where you can express what you like, such as lining up hobby goods to open a shop only on weekends, or holding cooking classes. We aim to nurture an everyday life where living, business, and the community gently overlap, and casual words like 'Good morning', 'Have a good day', and 'That's delicious' are naturally exchanged even among people other than family.

At the marche event held to commemorate the opening on March 15, 2026, more than 400 local residents visited. On the day, 7 stores practicing community opening and small businesses in Aoba-ku gathered to embody the kind of scenery that would be born if shops started at 'Hibi'. It was a day to realize the potential of a place where home and community overlap and new connections, with many conversations and comfortable scenery born. A marche visited by neighbors saying 'I was curious' and 'What are you making?'. A bookstore that opened in Room 002. Selected books were lined up on shelves and pegboards. A flower shop that opened in Room 003. In the kitchen connected to the earthen floor, familiar customers could be seen taking a break.

'hibi table', a shared space for small challenges

This time, in order to deepen and expand the connections born at the marche, we are opening the shared space, the core of the building, to the community. It is a place where you can first try out 'what you wanted to do' on a small scale, not only for use as a workspace where you can concentrate on work or tasks, or as a place for exchange with local residents, but also for gatherings to enjoy seasonal food, flower arrangement classes, parent-child art workshops, etc. Precisely because how to use it has not yet been decided, we will nurture it as a place for challenges open to the community, where various attempts can be made. A state of using the earthen floor of Room 001. The kitchen on the right is also available.

<Accompaniment support by community manager> The certified NPO 'Mori no Oto', which operates local media based in Aoba-ku, Yokohama City, will serve as a community manager, taking charge of on-site operations and building connections with the community. You can consult with them from the idea stage of 'I want to try something like this', and they will accompany the activities of all users.

<Comfortable environment unique to Asu-haus> With the highest standard of insulation and airtightness performance, we provide a high-quality space where both active people and visiting guests can spend time comfortably, regardless of the season or weather. The earthen floor part of the shared space. The kitchen part of the shared space.

Overview of recruitment for trial operation of the shared space

It can be widely utilized according to your purpose, such as 'I want to telework in a calm space', 'I want to open a classroom as an extension of my hobby', and 'I want to have a place to interact with local people'. Implementation period June 1, 2026 - August 31, 2026 Target audience - People living in the area - People who want to try a new challenge (e.g., people who want to turn their likes and hobbies into activities) Recommended uses Telework, dinner parties/exchange meetings, cooking classes, workshops, display of handmade goods, etc. (*Diverse uses are welcome) Usage fee 'Free' during the trial period Usage flow (Conducting prior interviews) When using, we will conduct a prior interview to align what you want to do and confirm the support system for realization. Notes (Regarding business licenses) Please note in advance that 'provision and sale of food and drink' in the shared space is not permitted due to facility business licenses. How to apply Please check the details from the 'Hibi' recruitment site below and enter. Recruitment site is here

About Asu-haus 'Hibi'

'Hibi' was named with the character for kaya (Japanese nutmeg), which is also the symbol tree of the local area, putting into it the thought that 'Just as plants grow and change, the way of living also grows and changes.' There are two store-integrated housing units of about 80 square meters and 2 stories, allowing you to cultivate an everyday life that values hobbies, work, and time with family. There is also the peace of mind that the community manager residing in Room 001 will support your life in a new land and your first small business. Rather than uniform housing, it gently connects local society with people who want to value a life that suits their own sensibilities. The earthen floor part where a store can be created in Room 003. The kitchen and living room can be partitioned with a door or opened up for a spacious feel. Living space where the kitchen and living room connect. A bright and warm interior. A comfortable home unaffected by summer heat or winter cold due to the highest standard of insulation and airtightness performance (insulation grade 7).

<Overview of Hibi> 2 stories / 3 units / Row house Layout: Store-integrated rental housing Room 002: 82.88 square meters (store area: 7.64 square meters) / 4LDK (maisonette type, including store space) Room 003: 82.00 square meters (store area: 17.57 square meters) / 4LDK (maisonette type, including store space) Special notes: Newly built / Store-integrated housing / Food and beverage stores not allowed / Pets negotiable For consultation on moving in or viewing, please inquire from the official 'Hibi' website.

Details 'Hibi' Official Website: https://www.asahi-kasei.co.jp/asu/chintai/lineup/hibi/index.html/ 'Hibi' Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hibi_asuhaus/

Inquiry Mamekurashi Inc. PIC: Miyata Email address: [email protected]