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They provide clothes,
We spoke with Hara Masashi, CEO of One or Eight Co., Ltd.
About the Business
Please tell us what kind of business you are involved in.
- Product purchase and sales, cleaning and organizing support, inheritance consultation,
We hold events and workshops, and provide rental and sharing services.
Hara-san has always loved antiques.
The business started about 15 years ago.
It all started when I began to question the idea of "throwing away usable things."
-Things have changed now with the spread of the SDGs, but
Antiques were not a trend at the time.
Sometimes the value of an item was not conveyed, with people saying things like, "It's just something that someone has used."
Furniture is like kimonos; good quality items remain good for many years.
Furthermore, things also have "feelings" attached to them, so we work hard to ensure that these feelings are also carefully connected.
Hara is also an inheritance consultant, end-of-life counselor, and pre-death organization advisor.
I understand that you also handle sorting of personal belongings, but do you also get a lot of kimonos and obi?
- It depends on the family, but in homes where elderly people lived,
Since they were worn regularly, there are still many left.
Nowadays, kimonos are mainly rented and there is no demand for them.
Many people have these items lying around in their closets or have trouble managing and tidying them up.
What is important to you when dealing with organizing?
-We don't just handle "things," but also pass on our customers' "memories" and "connections" to future generations.
This allows us to create new value rather than simply throwing things away.
We aim to realize a recycling-oriented society that is kind to both the earth and people.
Building a bridge between people and things through recycling
What kind of society do you envision?
-What we at One or Eight aim for is to create a place where things are cherished,
A society where circulation spreads smiles.
In today's world, many things lose sight of their true value and end up being thrown away.
However, we do not think of it as "no longer in use, so it is unnecessary."
We help them discover new value in their work, making it a treasure for the next person.
Even things that would have been discarded,
For some people, it may be something they've been looking for or something that will be useful.
People are connected through things,
We also believe it is important to provide a place where new value and discoveries can be born.
This is our important role as a "bridge connecting people and things."
I empathize with Re:ADY B's feelings
Why did you decide to collaborate with Re:ADY B?
- The kimono is a symbol of traditional Japanese culture.
Nowadays, opportunities to utilize them are decreasing, and more and more people are having trouble storing and disposing of them.
Re:ADY B's efforts are breathing new life into these kimonos,
By incorporating it into modern life in the form of a bag,
I thought it was wonderful that it managed to preserve traditional Japanese culture while also being practical.
I also had the opportunity to interact with people with disabilities through volunteer work.
During this time, I had the opportunity to learn about employment support.
Realizing the importance of people with disabilities having a place to work and contributing to society,
We also want to provide employment support.
At that time, I heard about Re:ADY B and I empathized with his thoughts.
I wanted to be of some help.
What are your expectations for Re:ADY B?
-Spreading kimono culture overseas and providing sustainable and attractive products,
Please introduce Japanese traditions to people all over the world.
Thank you, Hara-san!
We look forward to your continued support!
For more information about "Recycle Shop One or Eight,"
Please check out our website and social media.
https://1-or-8.com/
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We are currently looking for partners to take on this challenge with us at Re:ADY B.
While solving social issues such as employment support for people with disabilities and the disposal of kimonos,
Would you like to spread the beauty of Japan to the world?
For collaborations, POP-UPs, consignment sales, etc.
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