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A Unique Bond: Custom T-Shirts with Your Dog's Paw Prints

In a groundbreaking initiative, TENGA Corporation, based in Chuo, Tokyo, has introduced a service that allows dog owners to create custom T-shirts featuring their pet's paw prints. This launch is part of the company's "able! Project," which focuses on employment support for individuals with disabilities through jobs that promote creativity and community engagement.

The Concept of Customization

This unique service invites dog owners to visit the accompanying "able! CAFE" in Kawagoe City, Saitama. Here, you can take your dog and imprint their paw prints onto a T-shirt design, creating a one-of-a-kind piece that celebrates the bond between pet and owner. Not only is the T-shirt a wearable memory, but the experience of creating it becomes an unforgettable moment that dog owners cherish.

Accompanying each T-shirt, customers receive a "commemorative panel" featuring the original paw print for lasting memories. This thoughtful approach ensures that the experience and product offered become both art and remembrance, leaving a positive impact on the owners’ lives.

Empowering Lives with Employment

An impressive aspect of this project is that all key processes, from printing to finishing, are managed by staff with disabilities at the able! FACTORY, a designated workplace for continuous employment support. This initiative not only provides employment opportunities but also fosters a sense of accomplishment and purpose for the workers involved. Their contributions lead to happiness for the customers in a heartwarming cycle of joy.

Product Details

• - Product Name: Custom Dog Paw Print T-Shirt (with Commemorative Panel)
• - Prices: Short Sleeve T-Shirt for ¥4,950 (tax included), Long Sleeve for ¥5,940 (tax included)
• - Production Time: Approximately one week (may vary depending on demand)
• - Design Options: Choose from two different design patterns.

For more details, visit the able! Project website. A delivery service is also available for convenience.

able! CAFE: A Community Hub

The able! CAFE is designed as a gathering place for dog lovers, complete with a dog run. It offers a menu featuring local ingredients and special items for dogs, making it a popular spot among locals. The staff, who actively participate in the operations like customer service and cooking, ensure that the café not only serves food but also strengthens community ties. It plays a pivotal role in showcasing the work environment of the able! Project and promotes healthy interactions within the region.

The Mission of able! Project

Since its inception, TENGA has been on a mission to make sexuality a topic everyone can enjoy openly. They recognize that individuals with disabilities face unique challenges not only in personal aspects but also in their work environment. Thus, the able! Project was born, focusing on tackling these issues directly.

1. Enhanced Wages: The project aims to provide a monthly wage of ¥50,000, which is nearly double the industry average of approximately ¥23,000 for similar employment support facilities. By applying TENGA’s manufacturing expertise, a stable income system can be created.

2. Personalized Work Experiences: Rather than traditional repetitive tasks, this initiative allows employees to choose from various jobs suited to their abilities and interests, such as T-shirt production, inventory management, and customer service in the café. This element of choice fosters personal growth and motivates a sense of achievement, contributing to their path toward independence.

3. Sustainable Employment Support: A portion of the project's revenues is directed to further support employment initiatives in similar facilities, creating a fulfilling cycle where everyone involved can feel their contributions are meaningful.

Upcoming Media Feature

This innovative project was recently featured on TV Asahi's program "Shiawase no Tane" on January 31, 2026. This episode highlights the hard work and dedication of the staff in crafting each product as well as the warm interactions with local residents, emphasizing the project's commitment to open, community-based employment support.

Through creative solutions and community involvement, TENGA's able! Project continues to transform lives, bringing joy to pet owners and fostering employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.