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For restaurants | Interior DIY support

We’ll introduce you to a carpenter.
Why not build your restaurant together?
It can cost a quarter of what an interior contractor charges.

*Based on an actual project at our store. Results vary with conditions.

1,254 sqm of used interior materials you can see and handle in person — for openings and renovations alike, at our Kawaguchi store.

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3-32-24 Sakashita-cho, Kawaguchi, Saitama｜ Open 10:00–19:00｜ TEL 048-285-2027｜ Truck loading available｜ Map & access →

WHY 1/4

Why fit-out costs drop to a quarter.

It’s simple: cut sourcing with used materials, do what you can as DIY, and bring in craftsmen only where it counts. That three-part approach brings opening costs right down.

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Source it used

1,254 sqm of used interior materials — usable pieces at a fraction of the cost of new.

02

DIY what you can

Painting, assembly and simple built-ins by your own hand — cut labour costs outright.

03

Pros where it counts

Electrical, gas, plumbing — bring in pros only for the trades that need them.

KAWAGUCHI · Used Interior Materials

Kawaguchi by the numbers.

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Single-floor sales area
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Achievable fit-out cost
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Always in stock
10–19h
Opening hours / truck loading OK

Furniture, lighting, doors and fittings, flooring, décor, even kitchen-adjacent gear — used materials for restaurant interiors, across the board.

FOUR PILLARS

Why choose Tenpos Kawaguchi.

Beyond the savings (used × DIY × craftsmen), these four pillars make it genuinely usable. ← → drag / swipe

01Stock1,254 sqm of used stockA vast selection — kit out a restaurant without buying new.
02Real ShopSee and handle before you chooseNo choosing from photos — check texture and condition in person at our Kawaguchi store.
03CraftsmanIndependent-craftsman matchingPros for the tricky parts only — hire direct from a single job, with fewer middleman margins.
04SpecialistRestaurant specialists, nationwideWe know restaurant interiors inside out — buyback and shipping via the nationwide Tenpos store network.

SITE

An empty shell becomes a restaurant.

See how far used materials and DIY can take it — drag the handle left and right.

BEFORE AFTER ⇔

GUIDES

Ideas for lowering opening costs.

Know-how on used materials, DIY, working with craftsmen, and buyback — added regularly.

Permits & Regulations

Permits & Regulations — What Are the Health Centre’s Facility Standards for Restaurants in Japan? Sinks, Hand Basins, Floors and Walls, and Ventilation

Facility standards for restaurants in Japan are set by local ordinance, based on Appended Table 19 of the Ordinance for Enforcement of the Food Sanitation Act. For sinks, hand-washing facilities, floors, walls and ceilings, and ventilation and lighting, we explain…

 Permits & Regulations

Permits & Regulations — How Do You Get a Restaurant Business Permit in Japan? The Steps from Plan Review to Issue, and the Documents You Need

In Japan, a restaurant business permit is issued after you review your plans with the public health centre before construction, apply with the documents and fee before opening, and pass an on-site inspection of the finished restaurant. Based on Kawaguchi…

 Costs & Planning

Costs & Planning — Can You Open a Restaurant in About 5 Tsubo? Layouts One Person Can Run, and Rough Costs

A 5-tsubo restaurant (about 16.5 m²) has room for roughly 4 to 12 seats once the kitchen, toilet and changing space are in place. We give a seat-count table based on the Tenpos Group’s opening-support formula, which restaurant types suit…
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Can individuals buy, too?
Yes. Trade or private, anyone can buy directly at our Kawaguchi store.
Is it OK if I’m new to DIY?
You can DIY the parts you’re able to and leave the hard parts to a registered craftsman. Feel free to ask us.
Can you hold items or check stock?
Yes. Get in touch (choose “Book a visit / stock enquiry”). Stock moves quickly.
What about taking large items home?
We can load trucks up to 4 tonnes on site, and can discuss on-site pickup.
Do you buy back interior materials I no longer need?
We buy materials from closures, renovations and demolitions — often cutting your disposal costs. Just ask.

CONTACT

Start with what you want to do.

Choose what you need. Our Kawaguchi floor staff will guide you through stock, craftsmen and scheduling — all in one place.

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