Harvest Festival at Bay Village Farm Brings Farming to the Office in Odaiba

Harvest Festival at Bay Village Farm

In a refreshing initiative that blends agriculture with office life, Mellow Inc., a leading platform for mobility business in Japan, is revolutionizing the workplace experience at Trade Pia Odaiba. On August 28, 2025, the newly opened community farm, Bay Village Farm by grow, hosted a unique Harvest Festival aimed at creating a farm-to-table experience for office tenants and their employees.

Rethinking the Office Experience

As discussions about the balance between remote work and office attendance continue, Trade Pia Odaiba challenges the conventional value of time spent in an office. The farm, opened in April 2025, embodies the concept of cultivating a communal spirit within the city. Their motto, “Creating a Farm in Odaiba, Cultivating the City,” aims to foster easygoing interactions among office workers, ultimately improving their well-being and work experience.

During the Harvest Festival, employees had the chance to harvest leafy greens directly from the farm and enjoy a meal featuring these fresh ingredients prepared by a local food truck. This initiative emphasizes building natural connections within the workspace, making the act of commuting to the office more impactful and rewarding.

Experience Farm-to-Table at the Office

The concept of farm-to-table revolves around delivering fresh, safe ingredients directly from producers to consumers. This trend, which is gaining popularity in Japan after flourishing in the United States, was brought to life during the Harvest Festival. Office workers were able to experience the farm-to-table value by harvesting vegetables and enjoying dishes crafted by the food truck, &me.., highlighting the perfect pairing of fresh produce with popular dishes like Pad Kra Pao and Kao Mun Gai.

The food truck also offered a variety of drinks, including craft beer and lemonade, creating an enjoyable social atmosphere amidst the greenery of the farm.

The Role of SHOP STOP

SHOP STOP plays a crucial role in this initiative. The platform invites food trucks to various locations, including offices, apartments, universities, and public spaces, aiming to introduce culinary diversity into daily life. Previously, SHOP STOP has provided weekly food truck lunches at Trade Pia Odaiba, enhancing the local food scene.

With this collaboration, they are positioning the farm as a food hub that contributes to community building and well-being in the workplace. This venture aligns with SHOP STOP’s mission to bridge the aspects of work, food, and community in urban offices, bringing forth new values to the traditional office environment.

Details about Bay Village Farm’s Harvest Festival

Date: August 28, 2025, from 6 PM to 9 PM
Venue: Bay Village Farm by grow, 2-3-1 Daiba, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Organizers: Ichigo Jisho Co., Ltd. / Managed by grow (Plantio Inc.)
Activities: Vegetable harvesting, care experience, composting
Food Trucks: &me..
Menu Offerings: Pad Kra Pao, Kao Mun Gai, craft beer, various alcoholic beverages, lemonade, iced coffee, iced tea
Pad Kra Pao is a signature dish filled with the aroma of fresh kaffir lime leaves sourced straight from Thailand, while Kao Mun Gai features tender, juicy steamed chicken topped with a special spicy sauce and fresh cilantro.

Highlights of the Event

The Harvest Festival at Bay Village Farm served as a remarkable demonstration of the new values of working life. As office tenants came together to cultivate the land, grow vegetables, and savor their harvest, they experienced a connection beyond everyday work duties. They shared in the struggles of planting seedlings and the joy of harvesting, thus fostering deeper bonds among colleagues in the process.

About SHOP STOP

SHOP STOP is a mobility business platform focusing on food trucks. Currently operating in 22 prefectures, it is one of the largest of its kind in Japan, managing over 1,200 locations and hosting more than 3,700 registered food businesses. Utilizing data analytics for optimal location suggestions and operational support, SHOP STOP aids in maximizing the revenue of food truck operators while enhancing local community vibrancy.