Announced details
Reuse of unwanted items, reduction of bulky waste, waste reduction and development of a circular economy
Approximately 1.68 million “おいくら” users as of the end of February 2026, 9.4 million cumulative service users, 324 municipalities nationwide using the service, and the 14th adoption among Tokyo’s 23 wards
The parties entered into an agreement concerning the reuse business, under which Nakano Ward, Tokyo, will promote and introduce “おいくら” to ward residents.
One of Tokyo’s special wards. The ward mayor is Sakai Naoto (酒井 直人). Located in western Tokyo, the ward has a population of 343,794, 220,969 households and an area of 15.59 square kilometers, all as of 1 January 2026.
Residents can use the service free of charge. The ward will also incur no costs.
No specific impact on revenue or profit has been disclosed. The disclosure states that the initiative will help reduce the volume and processing costs of municipal waste.
The company does not address Contract Value.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Names of Products / Services Covered | Oikura matching service |
| Counterparty | Nakano-ku, Tokyo |
| Counterparty overview | One of Tokyo’s special wards. The ward mayor is Sakai Naoto (酒井 直人). Located in western Tokyo, the ward has a population of 343,794, 220,969 households and an area of 15.59 square kilometers, all as of 1 January 2026. |
| Relationship with the Company | The parties entered into an agreement concerning the reuse business, under which Nakano Ward, Tokyo, will promote and introduce “おいくら” to ward residents. |
| Offering price | Residents can use the service free of charge. The ward will also incur no costs. |
| Contract Date | 20 May 2026 |
| Launch date | Partnership begins on Wednesday, 20 May 2026. Information is scheduled to be posted on the Nakano Ward website and applications accepted from 15:00 on the same day, although the publication time may change. |
| Applicable area | Reuse of unwanted items, reduction of bulky waste, waste reduction and development of a circular economy |
| Usage history | Approximately 1.68 million “おいくら” users as of the end of February 2026, 9.4 million cumulative service users, 324 municipalities nationwide using the service, and the 14th adoption among Tokyo’s 23 wards |
| Impact on Business Performance | No specific impact on revenue or profit has been disclosed. The disclosure states that the initiative will help reduce the volume and processing costs of municipal waste. |
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The reasons the company gives
The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.Nakano Ward faced the issue that many items disposed of as bulky waste could be reused, as well as the need to support single-person and elderly households that have difficulty moving large or heavy items out of their homes.