JAPAN Ichiban Yatai LLC (Headquarters: Minamiawaji, Hyogo Prefecture; Representative Partner: Haruki Kumagai) is conducting a crowdfunding campaign to revive the legendary 'Shinsekai Ichiba Night Market' in Ebisuhigashi, Naniwa-ku, Osaka, which was suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

[The 100-Year-Old 'Shinsekai Market'] Located at the foot of Tsutenkaku, the symbol of Osaka, the Shinsekai Market has over 100 years of history since the Taisho era. Once a bustling local hub, the market had seen a rise in shuttered storefronts over time. However, we have not given up. We are restarting our challenge to reclaim the chaotic and warm energy characteristic of the 'Shinsekai' area.

[Previous Revitalization Efforts] To revive the shuttered shopping street, we have implemented various projects: - From 2012: Hosting the bizarre festival 'Self Festival' - From 2017: 'W Market' to create weekend foot traffic - From 2019: The fantasy-filled 'Shinsekai Ichiba Night Market' with lanterns Just as signs of recovery appeared in 2020, COVID-19 struck the world. Events were stopped, and our flagship events, 'W Market' and the 'Night Market,' were forced to end.

[A Baton of Hope Through the 'Yatai Street'] Even at our lowest point, the flame was not extinguished. In 2022, we started the 'Shinsekai Market Yatai Street Project' as a new challenge: - Invited 8 unique food stalls in front of shuttered stores. - Gained media attention and became a new landmark in Shinsekai! - Participated in the 'Ningen Kyomeisai' festival at the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo. Currently, the Yatai Street is bustling with locals and tourists every day. To expand this success from a 'point' to a 'plane' covering the entire shopping street and the Shinsekai area, we want to fully revive the legendary 'Night Market' now.

[What was the 'Shinsekai Ichiba Night Market'?] Started in 2019, the market was held every Saturday night. Modeled after Southeast Asian night markets, it was a fantasy-filled and chaotic event that used to fill the entire market with visitors. It was forced to end in 2020 due to the pandemic.

[Crowdfunding Details] - Period: May 23 (Sat) - June 21 (Sun), 2026 - Target Goal: 1 million yen - Support Page: https://for-good.net/project/1003704

[Operating Company] - Company Name: JAPAN Ichiban Yatai LLC - Address: 1042-1 Anaga, Minamiawaji, Hyogo - Established: March 11, 2025 - Representative Partner: Haruki Kumagai - Executive Partner: Junta Morita - Business Operations: Shinsekai Market Yatai Street, Shima Gyoza Haruchan, Shima Shake Haruchan, Teppanyaki Haruchan, Smoke Rental Car

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