Post date:2023.03.31
Mangroves: a co-working space that supports Okinawa, Japan, and the future of the world
The Okinawa Cellular Forest Building was established in 2021 in front of Asahibashi Station, about 10 minutes on the Yui Rail from Naha Airport. The coworking space "Mangrove" is located on its second floor.
The bright and clean entrance is based on white. Enter the building after temperature measurement and hand disinfection.
Visitors enter the building by holding up a QR code at two locations: one on the first floor and one on the second. A new QR code is created for each use, so there is no need to worry about security. Reservations must be made at least one day in advance, but if there are seats available on the day and the QR code can be received on the day of use, it is possible to use the facility.
Safe and stable communication environment made possible by a telecommunications company
Operated by Okinawa Cellular, a telecommunications company that has the number one market share in the prefecture, so the communication environment is also complete. A high-speed network compatible with 5G and Wi-Fi 6 is in place, creating a stress-free environment for workcation and telework.
Offering Japan's first high quality,easy to work in booth-based workspace
Most coworking spaces are open spaces like cafes, large desks shared by several people, or desks with partitions on both sides like study rooms at cram schools. However, here, you will find semi-private seats with a unique shape that wraps around you, phone booths that block out most of the sound so you can concentrate, and meeting rooms that can accommodate small to large groups, providing the perfect environment for concentrating while still protecting your privacy and allowing you to feel the presence of others nearby.
For 2 people
For 1 person
About half of the seats in the main semi-private booths can be used for conversations by phone or online meetings (please use headsets for online meetings). The material of the booths absorbs sound to some extent, so you will not be bothered by other people's conversations.
4 meeting rooms
2 meeting rooms for 4 people.
Meeting room for 8 people
Conference room for 12 people
Each meeting room table has a built-in power strip and HDMI cable, so you can connect your PC and monitor and hold a web conference smoothly.
Phone booths are available for 2 people (1 room) and 1 person (3 rooms). The two person option is popular because the price is the same. Since it has high sound insulation and the brightness and color of the lighting can be changed, it can be used for various purposes other than phone calls, such as online job interviews and whenever you need to concentrate.
There are 4 outlets in the double seat, so you can use multiple electronic devices at the same time without worry.
The marche counter is equipped with a drink bar
Drinks and soup are complimentary. One bottled drink is also free. Especially for when you want to concentrate, drink Ramune, a source of energy for your brain.
This corner is under construction. Okinawa CLIP Marche, an online shopping site for Okinawan specialties, will soon be selling selected Okinawan specialties. Great for buying souvenirs during a business trip, or as a snack while taking a break.
Items that can be borrowed at the concierge counter
In addition to items necessary for remote work, such as speakerphones, LED lights, and DVD recorders, aroma diffusers and aroma sheets help refresh your senses. Our aromas have been selected by experts to fit each space. In addition, it is also possible to provide information on how to access nearby restaurants for people not familiar with the area.
Other rental equipment
Lockers are free of charge, and printer/scanner/fax machines are available (for a fee).
A full range of loaner equipment is available, including stationery and slippers.
Mr. NORIJI Satoshi, Business Administration Headquarters, Okinawa Cellular Telephone Company.
"Mangrove is not only well-equipped with good transportation access, but also has a sophisticated and comfortable work space that can be easily used with advance reservations. It is used by many people, including office workers who come to Okinawa on business trips, people on workcation, people living in the prefecture who need a temporary office environment, and more. In the future, we will cooperate with neighboring hotels to offer coworking space usage plans and early check-in. We are also planning to create combined plans. In addition to drop-in services, we have a wide variety of price plans, such as monthly plans and 1-5 day plans, that can be used for business trips for several days, so please take advantage.”
Flexible pricing plans to suit your purpose
Rental meeting room | 1,100 JPY/hour for 4 people to 3,960 JPY/hour for 12 people |
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Phone booth | 550 JPY/30 minutes |
Drop-in | (temporary use) 330 JPY/30 minutes (weekdays 9:00-18:00) *Reservations must be made by the day before |
Plan | ■1Day plan 1,650 JPY ■3 Day plan 3,960 JPY ■5 Dayplan 6,600 JPY ■Monthly plan (share plan) from 11,000 JPY/month ■Monthly plan (Fixed price plan for corporations) 35,200 JPY/month ■Monthly plan (individual/startup support plan) 24,200 JPY/month |
*All prices include tax.