[Japan's First] Komagane City's 'cơm cafe' Opens JPYC Donation Portal

'cơm cafe' (SatoLab Co., Ltd., Representative Director: Tomoko Maeda), an Asian-cuisine based children's cafeteria operated by multi-generational members in Komagane City, Nagano Prefecture, has become the first children's cafeteria in Japan to accept donations via the JPY-pegged stablecoin 'JPYC'.

In a local city facing population decline and aging, we are challenging ourselves to build a 'sustainable operation model' using technology to maintain places for children's healthy growth and diverse learning.

Status of Activities Supporting Children's 'Food' and 'Independence'

'cơm cafe' is more than just a place to fill stomachs. It aims to be a 'port for the heart' where local children can gather for 'warm meals' and interact with diverse adults, fostering self-esteem. In addition, through the career education program 'La Famille' (supported by cơm cafe), children cultivate 'autonomy' by running the cafeteria themselves and interacting with experts.

Why 'JPYC'? Connecting the 'Baton of Kindness' Digitally

This introduction was realized thanks to a deep connection with Hidehiko Nakagawa, an investor in both 'cơm cafe' and JPYC Co., Ltd. Motivated by his philosophy that 'technology should exist to make people happy and be used for social contribution,' we decided to introduce 'JPYC,' a cutting-edge financial technology.

Furthermore, JPYC provides not only legal safety as Japan's first JPY-pegged stablecoin, but also 'high transparency' through blockchain and 'convenience' with low fees and speedy circulation.

Utilization of Donations

- Provision of meals: Costs for meals provided free of charge to all children regardless of economic or family reasons. - Learning support: Material costs for 'La Famille,' honorariums for instructors, and operating expenses for student-led cafeterias.

Comments from Tomoko Maeda, Representative Director, Sato Lab Co., Ltd.:

"By adding this new technology of JPYC, I am confident that thoughts from inside and outside the region will reach us more directly. Our role is to firmly pass the 'baton of kindness' we have received to the next generation."