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Life Club Coop's Depot Kokuryo Station Reopens

On August 16th, 2025 (Saturday), the Life Club cooperative's store, Depot Kokuryo Station, will proudly reopen after undergoing renovations. To mark this special occasion, a two-day festival titled "Renovation Opening Festival" will be held on August 16th and 17th. Expect a wealth of activities, samples, and specials featuring the best of Life Club products.

Depot focuses on providing fresh market fish, locally sourced vegetables, and a range of food items and daily necessities with minimal additives. In collaboration with local producers from Tochigi Prefecture and Nagano Prefecture, including Shinsei Dairy and Mise Shouji, the opening festival will host numerous producer visits where attendees can sample delicious offerings.

The festival will feature delectable items for tasting, including Life Club's renowned milk and ice cream, dumplings, and curry. There's even fresh tuna cutting demonstrations for those looking to experience something new! Sweet treats such as shaved ice topped with syrup made from locally sourced fruits and sugar—avoiding artificial colorants—will also be available. Additionally, lucky bags filled with assorted goodies will be up for grabs, ensuring plenty of opportunities to enjoy.

The renovations include a complete overhaul of the wooden deck at the entrance, enhancing the store's welcoming atmosphere. While the Depot is primarily a store for Life Club members, the Renovation Opening Festival invites newcomers and potential members to enjoy the fun. It’s a perfect chance for families with children to join in the excitement and experience community spirit.

Event Details

• - Date: August 16th (Saturday) and 17th (Sunday), 2025
• - Time: 10:30 AM – 7:00 PM
• - Content: Two days filled with tasty food, entertainment, and plenty of fantastic deals.

August 16 (Saturday):

• - Fresh tuna cutting demonstration
• - Shaved ice made with natural fruit syrup (no colorants used)
• - Milk, ice cream, and dumplings from partner producers with milkshake demos
• - Rice flour muffins that are free from milk and eggs

August 17 (Sunday):

• - Tasting of aromatic spice curry made by spice producers
• - Traditional sweets taste comparison
• - Sampling of fruit drinks bursting with flavor
• - Custom cuts of Hirata Farm's pork, raised on Japanese rice

Membership Campaign

Visitors signing up for Life Club during the festival will receive a 1,000 yen shopping voucher along with popular items like tomato ketchup and free-range eggs as part of their welcome package.

About Depot Kokuryo Station

• - Location: 3-3-5 Kokuryo-cho, Chofu City, Tokyo
• - Access: 2-minute walk from the south exit of Kokuryo Station on the Keio Line
• - Hours: 10:30 AM – 7:00 PM (closed on Sundays) Note: Closed for summer break from August 13th to 15th.
• - Parking: No dedicated parking available, however, the municipal parking lot at Kokoro Square can be used. Free for the first hour with a purchase of 2,000 yen or more.

For more information, visit Depot Kokuryo Station or check out their Instagram.

About Life Club

Founded in 1965, Life Club Cooperative is composed of 33 regional cooperatives across 21 prefectures. With a member base of around 420,000 and an annual revenue of approximately 100 billion yen (as of March 2025), Life Club is dedicated to delivering safe food products that comply with stringent standards, including a focus on domestically sourced items, reduced additives, and pesticide reduction.
Through collective purchasing activities that consider health and the environment from production to waste disposal, Life Club aims to foster a sustainable society. Additionally, the cooperative promotes “Connecting Local SDGs,” which encourages collaboration among producers, members, and regions to expand mutual respect and sustainability across generations.

For additional queries, visit the Life Club homepage at Life Club or follow them on Instagram.