Announced details
Reuse of unwanted items, resource circulation, waste reduction, estate clearing and pre-death organizing
The company estimates that its locations nationwide reduced waste by approximately 4,300 tonnes in 2025. If the network expands to 329 stores by 2030, annual waste reductions of approximately 84,000 tonnes are expected, equivalent to 254 tonnes per store annually.
In 2025, approximately 1.4 million items were reused at locations nationwide. Agreements have been signed with 301 municipalities nationwide, and Jimoty Spot reuse centers are operated in 39 municipalities (as of the stated date).
Jimoty,Inc. entered into an agreement with Nishinomiya City concerning reuse in October 2022. 株式会社リリーフ will participate as the operating partner.
Nishinomiya City is a local government in Hyogo Prefecture. 株式会社リリーフ, headquartered in Nishinomiya, Hyogo Prefecture, is headed by Representative Director Akazawa Tomonori (赤澤知宣). It provides estate-clearing, pre-death organizing and reuse services, with 60 years of group history and 13,000 consultations annually.
1-29-1 Nishinomiyahama, Nishinomiya, Hyogo Prefecture
No fees. Reusable items will be provided free of charge or at accessible prices, such as rice cookers for ¥300 and chairs for ¥0.
The company does not address Contract Value / Impact on Business Performance.
Ministry of the Environment, “Survey of the Actual State of General Waste Treatment: FY2023 Survey Results”
Ministry of the Environment, “FY2024 Survey on Measures to Promote Circular Fashion,” abridged report (material flow)
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Names of Products / Services Covered | Jimoty Spot Nishinomiyahama Reuse Center, Jimoty Spot |
| Counterparty | Nishinomiya City, 株式会社リリーフ |
| Counterparty overview | Nishinomiya City is a local government in Hyogo Prefecture. 株式会社リリーフ, headquartered in Nishinomiya, Hyogo Prefecture, is headed by Representative Director Akazawa Tomonori (赤澤知宣). It provides estate-clearing, pre-death organizing and reuse services, with 60 years of group history and 13,000 consultations annually. |
| Relationship with the Company | Jimoty,Inc. entered into an agreement with Nishinomiya City concerning reuse in October 2022. 株式会社リリーフ will participate as the operating partner. |
| Offering price | No fees. Reusable items will be provided free of charge or at accessible prices, such as rice cookers for ¥300 and chairs for ¥0. |
| Contract Date | October 2022 (agreement between Jimoty,Inc. and Nishinomiya City) |
| Launch date | 3 July 2026 (scheduled; store opening) |
| Applicable area | Reuse of unwanted items, resource circulation, waste reduction, estate clearing and pre-death organizing |
| Location | 1-29-1 Nishinomiyahama, Nishinomiya, Hyogo Prefecture |
| Quantitative Effects | The company estimates that its locations nationwide reduced waste by approximately 4,300 tonnes in 2025. If the network expands to 329 stores by 2030, annual waste reductions of approximately 84,000 tonnes are expected, equivalent to 254 tonnes per store annually. |
| Usage history | In 2025, approximately 1.4 million items were reused at locations nationwide. Agreements have been signed with 301 municipalities nationwide, and Jimoty Spot reuse centers are operated in 39 municipalities (as of the stated date). |
| Source | Ministry of the Environment, “Survey of the Actual State of General Waste Treatment: FY2023 Survey Results”, Ministry of the Environment, “FY2024 Survey on Measures to Promote Circular Fashion,” abridged report (material flow) |
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The reasons the company gives
The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.To promote resource circulation in Nishinomiya City and reduce waste generation and waste-disposal costs. The initiative will combine 株式会社リリーフ’s expertise in estate clearing, pre-death organizing and reuse with Jimoty’s platform to promote reuse.