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BYSN HACHIOJI ROASTERY: Empowering Disabled Individuals in Tokyo

In a noteworthy development for inclusive employment, BYSN HACHIOJI ROASTERY has officially opened its doors in Hachioji, Tokyo. This new location, operated by Start Line Corporation, aims to empower individuals with disabilities by providing employment opportunities and fostering a society where everyone can live authentically.

Facility Overview

The roastery, which is BYSN’s ninth location, opened on August 1, 2025, at 60-7 Takakuracho, Hachioji, Tokyo. Conveniently located a 12-minute walk from Kitahachioji Station on the JR Hachiko Line, the facility will employ around 60 disabled individuals alongside approximately 20 administrative staff members, totaling around 80 employees.

What is BYSN?

BYSN is a disability employment support service that specializes in coffee roasting. Disabled individuals employed through BYSN will use professional-grade roasting machines to create high-quality coffee beans. This initiative not only provides job opportunities but also helps companies develop unique products like custom drip packs, enhancing their visibility during events, exhibitions, or recruitment activities.

Through this innovative approach, BYSN contributes to improving communication and satisfaction among employees by providing them with meaningful and engaging work. Furthermore, BYSN offers support for acquiring qualifications, such as coffee brewing certifications, tailored to individual worker needs, promoting personal and professional growth.

Click here to view BYSN’s operational structure.

Job Experience Events

BYSN frequently organizes job experience events and online information sessions to engage potential employees. Those interested in joining BYSN can sign up for the job experience event through the provided link.

Sign up for BYSN's job experience event here.

About Start Line Corporation

Start Line Corporation, headquartered in Mitaka, Tokyo, is dedicated to creating effective and specialized support based on Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Contextual Behavioral Science (CBS), and third-generation cognitive behavioral therapy. Since its establishment in 2009, the company's mission is to cultivate an inclusive workplace for disabled individuals, focusing on both recruitment and retention.

Under the corporate philosophy of “Caring for oneself, caring for others, and considering what lies beyond,” Start Line offers a range of services, including the INCLU satellite office that supports disability employment. It has also expanded its offerings to include an indoor farm-based employment service called IBUKI and the roastery-type employment support service, BYSN. In addition, they provide customized training for companies and individuals with disabilities, remote employment support, and comprehensive consulting on disability employment.

By creating diverse options and expanding opportunities for all individuals, Start Line strives to help build a society where everyone can live true to themselves.