Gotanda Soup Shop "TapTap" to Hold Series of Summer Events in July! Delivering "Deliciousness That Makes Your Heart and Body Happy" with Farm-Direct Gelato & Pizza, Special Taiyaki, Local Markets, and Stadium Appearances!

Soup shop "TapTap," which is supported by the social business community "WACCEL" (Location: Shinagawa Ward, Tokyo; Organizer: Yoshihiro Shimamura; General Producer: Tomohiro Sumiya), announces its special summer events and participation schedule for July 2026, aimed at the business professionals and local residents who frequent our shop.

As we enter the height of summer in July, TapTap will deliver "deliciousness that makes your heart and body happy" in various forms, including limited collaboration events at our store, participation in local markets, and appearances at sports stadiums.

July Event & Participation Schedule

1 July 11 (Sat) & 12 (Sun)

Beat the Summer Heat! "Fujita Farm Gelato & TapTap Original Pizza" Event

For two days only, we will be offering exquisite gelato from "Fujita Farm," nurtured in the rich nature of Makinohara City, Shizuoka Prefecture, along with TapTap's carefully crafted, freshly baked original pizzas. Please enjoy the special marriage of cool, sweet gelato and fragrant pizza.

Event Dates: July 11 (Sat), 12 (Sun)

Fujita Farm Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fujitanoen_fujiko

2 July 13 (Mon) - 18 (Sat)

One Week Only! "TapTap Special Taiyaki" Week

For one week only, "TapTap Special Taiyaki," perfect for a snack or a moment of relaxation, will be available at our store, offering a taste different from our usual menu. Please try our taiyaki, made with passion by a soup shop, filled with carefully selected ingredients.

Event Period: July 13 (Mon) - July 18 (Sat)

3 July 19 (Sun)

Shinagawa CC Appearance @ Fujitsu Stadium Kawasaki

To energize the local sports scene, we will be participating as a food vendor at the official soccer match of the comprehensive community sports club "Shinagawa CC (Culture Club)." We will be offering powerful menu items to recharge the energy of the players and supporters battling it out at the stadium.

Participation Date: July 19 (Sun)

Venue: Fujitsu Stadium Kawasaki

Shinagawa CC Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scc__football

4 July 26 (Sun)

"Tsunagarushibu Marche Gotanda" @ Gotanda Fureai Mizube Hiroba

We will once again participate in "Tsunagarushibu Marche Gotanda," an event to liven up the Gotanda area with the concept of "diverse people naturally connecting." It's a special Sunday filled with delicious local food and experiences. Please come and join us with your friends and family.

Event Date: July 26 (Sun)

Venue: Gotanda Fureai Mizube Hiroba

5 July 28 (Tue)

Participation in "Mölkky Bar" held every 2nd and 4th Tuesday

We will be participating again this month in "Mölkky Bar," a popular community event where you can casually enjoy the Finnish sport "Mölkky" while enjoying drinks and food. It's a warm event where beginners are very welcome.

Participation Date: July 28 (Tue)

About "TapTap," the Soup Shop That Supports You

Located in the business district of Gotanda, we offer handmade soups that warm the hearts and bodies of workers and local residents. With the motto "Supporting people through food," we offer a menu that caters to various scenes, from lunch to various office events.

[Founding Philosophy & Founder Introduction]

TapTap was born from the strong desire of founders Naohiro Sumiya and Yuta Funada to "create a warm place for both heart and body that can gently support the backs of those working hard." We aim to deliver daily vitality to busy urban business professionals and create a warm circulation that connects wonderful local ingredients and producers to the city through soup.

1 "Specialty Soup" that Warms You from the Core

Our proud soup is made with generous portions of seasonal vegetables and carefully selected ingredients, with the broth meticulously prepared from scratch.

2 "Takeout Lunch" to Recharge Your Daily Energy

We offer healthy and filling daily bento boxes and soup lunches at our store, designed not to keep busy business professionals waiting.

3 "Special Appetizers & Catering" to Enhance Your Office or Event

A gorgeous catering service perfect for special gatherings such as office parties, welcome and farewell parties, and community events.

Contents: Custom appetizers tailored to your group size and budget, featuring TapTap's signature meat dishes, finger foods, and heartwarming specialty soups.

[Store Overview]

- Store Name: TapTap

- Location: Gotanda Building 1F, 1-23-2 Higashi-Gotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 141-0022

- Business Days: Monday - Friday

- Business Hours: 7:00-9:00, 11:30-15:00

- Access: 2 minutes walk from Gotanda Station East Exit

- Main Business Activities: Manufacturing and sale of soups and bento boxes, takeout lunch service, appetizer and catering services

- Inquiries

Homepage: https://taptap.tokyo/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/official_taptap_?igsh=cXk0MTdhYWhkaTlw

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@taptap_gotanda?_r=1&_t=ZS-96mvDOacRmu

Social Business Community "WACCEL"

A social business community that continues to inspire people through collaboration.

We are creating a community where people who learn, challenge, grow, and achieve continuously gather in a healthy way. We engage in various initiatives and content creation through collaboration with celebrities, entrepreneurs, and creators active in diverse fields.

WACCEL's Initiatives:

Program distribution on YouTube etc. / Online lectures / Publishing production / Project creation / Column, dialogue, and interview article production / News dissemination / Casting for various events

Past Casting Achievements:

Saori Yoshida "SHOUT! 2024"

Kyuuji Fujikawa "Bullet Straight - Lessons Learned Through a Baseball Career -"

Saito McCoy "McCoy Saito Lecture" (Organized by the Nursing Association of Tsuruoka Municipal Shonai Hospital)

WACCEL Official HP: https://waccel.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG01_a1_jI7FcCwx0ORtw0w

X: https://x.com/waccel_academy

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waccel_staff/

Yoshihiro Shimamura, Organizer of WACCEL

https://waccel.com/shimamurayoshihiro/

Started a business in his teens and has been active in various fields such as business, investment, and film production. Currently, as an investor, he is a major shareholder in companies such as Hankyu Hanshin Holdings, Inc., CyberAgent, Inc., and Asahi Broadcasting Group Holdings, Inc. He is also the largest individual shareholder of TV TOKYO Holdings Corporation. As a film producer, he continues to create works aimed at international sales, with his first, second, and third films winning awards at international film festivals. His latest work reached #1 and #2 in 6 countries on Netflix and debuted at #1 on US streaming platforms. He was interviewed by Bloomberg as an individual investor and film producer, commenting on his outlook and investment strategy for IP and content stocks in 2026.

https://www.bloomberg.com/jp/news/articles/2025-12-18/T7G1RRKK3NYB00

https://www.bloomberg.com/jp/news/articles/2026-02-13/TADBFWKJH6VH00

His book "What Billionaires Next Door Do at 5 PM" (PHP Institute) won the Grand Prize for Business Books 2025 and the Economics/Money category award. In 2025, he published "Community Capital Theory of Billionaires for Surviving the 100-Year Life Era," which won 7th place overall and 2nd place in the Economics/Money category. Yoshihiro Shimamura Official Site: https://shimamura-yoshihiro.jp/

X: https://x.com/yoshi_shimamura

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shimamura_yoshihiro/

Tomohiro Sumiya, General Producer of WACCEL

https://waccel.com/sumitanitomohiro/

Born in Yamaguchi Prefecture. Graduated from the Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Keio University. While at university, he engaged in stock investment and venture businesses but was unsuccessful. After graduating, he worked in sales at a major securities firm. Meeting hundreds of company executives inspired him to pursue his own path as an entrepreneur. He became a disciple of Yoshihiro Shimamura, the organizer of WACCEL, who was involved in multiple businesses through collaboration. Practicing what he learned from Shimamura, he became independent and established a corporation in 2017. He currently manages multiple companies, including tech ventures, and became the General Producer of WACCEL in January 2021.

Tomohiro Sumiya Official Site: https://sumitanitomohiro.jp/

X: https://x.com/donnokakugen

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sumitanitomohiro1985/

Notes

We will refuse service to any individual or group involved with anti-social forces, religious organizations, political organizations, multi-level marketing, or network marketing.