A lifestyle in harmony with the environment,
passed from person to person.
When we take action, the real environmental issues
begin to reveal themselves.
We are a “Circular Factory” that stays close to the environment and creates
better ways of living by circulating people, experiences, and things.
What kinds of sustainable
connections can grow in your life,
and how might they nurture
a greater sense of well-being?
About JUNKAN WORKS
JUNKAN WORKS is a community space that addresses environmental issues by fostering the circulation of people, experiences, and things.
Our goal is not only to circulate tangible resources and technologies, but also to nurture human connections, empathy, and mutual support.
We believe that small, grassroots actions—often overlooked—can make a big difference. By working together with others who gather at this "factory of circulation," we turn individual efforts into shared energy, strengthening community ties and contributing to local revitalization.
JUNKAN WORKS was born in May 2021 in Numazu City, Shizuoka Prefecture, as a place to stay close to environmental challenges and to promote sustainable cycles of people, experiences, and things.
A lifestyle in harmony with the environment — as we propose.
We believe that if you can gain even one more life skill—or stay connected with people who have skills you haven’t yet learned—then no matter what life throws your way, you can still find joy in living. We’re confident that this is the path to a truly meaningful life.
At JUNKAN WORKS, we’re always exploring how to be a place that connects people to people, people to experiences, and experiences to things—so that meaningful cycles of life can keep growing.
100% energy self-sufficiency
The store runs on 100% self-generated electricity, using reused solar panels and batteries.
Reusing waste oil
We filter waste oil using a homemade filtration system and use it as fuel for heating and for a waste cooking oil-powered car.
Community Space
Operating a community space to share choices related to environmental issues and sustainable living.
Reuse & Repurpose Collection, sales, and rental
We collect items that would otherwise be discarded as waste, as well as those worth passing on to the next generation, and offer them for sale or rental.
Workshop
We promote well-being in daily life by sharing knowledge and skills.
A cafe that cares about organic living
We offer eco-friendly products, sustainable food and drinks, and fair trade goods.
Local Bulletin Board
It helps reach people who can't be reached online, creating real human connections.
the hands of 500 supporters,With we spent five years DIY-renovating an old mackerel flake factory—this is the journey we took.
Contact
Feel free to contact us for inquiries about
our off-grid power workshops, factory tours, or media coverage.
For requests or questions about used item collection, please reach out to us here.