Energizing the Town with Human Connections and a Fresh Perspective!

Tamura Shokudo has a couple of unusual systems. One is the "Helping Volunteer" program. The diner periodically recruits volunteers to help with tasks like cleaning up. As a thank you, participants receive a staff meal from Tamura Shokudo!

This volunteer program is incredibly popular, and spots fill up almost immediately after being announced. It seems many are drawn by the delicious staff meal. (laughs)

Another is the "Food Sharing System." Have you ever received a huge amount of produce from family and couldn't finish it all? Or accidentally bought too much at the store? Before those precious ingredients go bad, you can bring them to Tamura Shokudo. They will cook them into a delicious meal, and you can take a portion home to eat!

These initiatives, born from the close-knit connections of a small town, create a happy cycle for the diner, the customers, and the food itself.

When asked about her future goals, Ms. Tamura shared, "Of course, I want to establish the diner as a cornerstone of the community, but I also want to work hard to help our customers discover the charm of the other shops in Hack and the Hakuchodai area! In the future, I'd also like to get involved in restaurant consulting, running a guesthouse, and supporting people who move to the area."

She's already started receiving requests for cafe consulting and styling within the city.

Ms. Tamura's journey of applying her Tokyo experience to her local community has only just begun. If you're driving through the Iburi area, be sure to stop by for a lunch filled with local ingredients and hometown love!

Tamura Shokudo

■Address: Hakuchodai Shopping Center Hack 2F, 5-1-4 Hakuchodai, Muroran, Hokkaido
■Hours: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
■Closed: Sundays & Mondays
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