net supermarket," is expected to offer a new avenue for purchasing food and daily goods, significantly easing the challenges faced by villagers, some of whom do not own cars.
During the signing ceremony, President Hattori expressed his desire to enhance the long-standing 20-year relationship with Tamabayshan Village, stating, "We aim to not only continue our previous initiatives but also to create more programs that will bring joy to the villagers and energize our employees. Our shopping support initiative is just one aspect of this vision, and discussions with Mayor Kinoshita have already sparked numerous ideas for collaboration." Mayor Kinoshita echoed these sentiments, expressing his enthusiasm for deepening the relationship and enhancing the shopping environment in the village.
The Comprehensive Cooperation Agreement for Regional Revitalization aims to build on past collaborations while facilitating sustainable development for both Summit and Tamabayshan Village. The official arrangements include:
1. Building a livable village environment through initiatives like the net supermarket.
2. Creating connections within the community through customer tours.
3. Promoting agricultural activities and utilizing abandoned farmland, exemplified by the Summit Farm project.
4. Protecting forest environments as part of their "Summit Forest" initiative.
5. Mutual talent development through employee training initiatives both in-store and at the village office.
Summit’s Net Supermarket Shopping Support Experiment
The Summit net supermarket typically delivers goods to members living in areas surrounding their physical stores. The service includes a wide range of products, such as fresh foods, prepared meals, baked goods, processed foods, daily necessities, and frozen items. For “shopping support” in Tamabayshan Village, purchases will be delivered directly from Tokyo stores, offering villagers not only accessibility to essential goods but also a chance to enjoy a wider selection of products in the comfort of their homes.
Summit’s GO GREEN Challenge Declaration
Summit’s commitment to addressing societal issues is encapsulated in the GO GREEN Challenge Declaration, focusing on five key themes:
1. Contributing to a healthy, long life through food and health initiatives.
2. Coexistence with regional communities.
3. Achieving net-zero CO2 emissions by 2050.
4. Promoting eco-friendly procurement and usage.
5. Creating an environment where everyone can work vibrantly.
The partnership with Tamabayshan Village is designed to foster various initiatives, including environmental conservation, agricultural understanding through hands-on experiences, and mutual cooperation among customers, employees, and village residents. With this agreement, both parties are optimistic about the future, paving the way for innovative projects that promise to enrich lives in Tamabayshan Village and beyond.