Have you heard of FUN LIFE CENTER BUILDING (Fun Life Center Building, abbreviated as FLCB, referred to below as “FLCB”), a unique facility with a variety of uses located right in front of Soja City Hall?
Based on the concept of “enjoying life,” it features a spacious, open shared space and shared kitchen, as well as rental meeting rooms and online rooms.
The shared space and shared kitchen can be reserved for a variety of events. What’s more, on weekdays, if no reservations have been made, they are open to everyone free of charge during the day.
Anyone can come and go and spend time there as they please.
Let’s take a closer look at what makes FLCB, Soja City’s unique facility, appealing, and how to use it.
The information presented was current when this article was published in August 2024. Please note that it may differ from current information.
FLCB is a place for activities that help people enjoy life
FLCB is in Soja City Chuo 2-chome, north of Soja City Hall.
It is a two-story building on Ekimae-dori Street.
About 50 meters to the east is Tsukesoba Yamaimo.
The street-facing part of the first floor has glass walls, giving it a stylish, open feel.
When you walk past the building, you’ll probably find yourself wondering, “What goes on in there?”
In fact, the building was originally a company branch office.
But the company withdrew, leaving the property vacant.
The property was renovated after the company moved out.
It was given a new lease on life as a multipurpose facility for the local community and a community facility, operated by local physician Asano Tadashi.
FLCB’s concept is to “enjoy and take delight in life.”
FLCB is a place for activities that help people enjoy and take delight in life, and a place that supports those activities.
It aims to become a place where local people of all ages gather, connect, and help one another—a community hub.
Facility overview
The first floor of FLCB consists of a shared space and a shared kitchen.
The spacious floor covers about 145 square meters, with glass walls along the south side.
It is bright and open.
It can be used for a variety of events and projects.
To use it, please inquire in advance and make a reservation.
The shared space is open free of charge from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays when there are no reservations.
During those hours, you can come and go freely and use the space.
The floor has tables and sofa seating, and some areas have electrical outlets.
Free Wi-Fi is also available, so you can study or work.
You’re also welcome to simply take a break.
You can spend your time in many ways, such as eating a bento or chatting with others.
The second floor has rental meeting rooms and online rooms.
The rental meeting room can accommodate up to six people and is equipped with various equipment and facilities, including monitors and whiteboards needed for meetings.
The online room can accommodate up to three people.
It’s recommended when you want to focus on studying or working.
Reservations are required to use either the rental meeting rooms or online rooms.
There are also three offices for rent on the second floor.
As of July 2024, all are under contract.
Usage fees
Information current as of July 2024. Prices include consumption tax.
Usage fees for FLCB’s facilities are as follows.
Shared space and shared kitchen
| Day and time | Price |
|---|---|
| Weekdays, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. | 3,300 yen per hour |
| Weekdays, 5 p.m.–9 p.m. | 5,500 yen per hour |
| Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. | 6,600 yen per hour |
| Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, 5 p.m.–9 p.m. | 11,000 yen per hour |
During weekday free-access hours, the shared space can be used without a reservation or fee for events and projects with fewer than 10 people, provided they do not affect other users.
You can check the reservation status of the shared space and shared kitchen, and whether they are open free of charge, on the calendar on the official FLCB website.
Meeting Room
| Hours | Price |
|---|---|
| 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. | 1 hour: ¥2,200 |
| 5:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. | 1 hour: ¥3,300 |
Online Room
| Day and Hours | Price |
|---|---|
| 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. | 1 hour: ¥1,100 |
| 5:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. | 1 hour: ¥2,200 |
All FLCB facilities are available for private rental (except during free-open hours).
Please make a reservation through the dedicated website below or by phone.
- Reservation website
- Phone (090-9514-0076) *Hours: 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
We also accept inquiries about using the facilities. Please contact us through the “Inquiry form.”
FLCB is a facility that can be used in a variety of ways.
We spoke with its owner, Asano Tadashi.
FUN LIFE CENTER BUILDING (FLCB) Information
| Name | FUN LIFE CENTER BUILDING (FLCB) |
|---|---|
| Location | 2-2-8 Chuo, Soja City, Okayama Prefecture |
| Contact | 090-9514-0076 |
| Parking | Available Located within the shared parking lot southwest of Soja City Hall (where the FLCB sign is displayed) |
| Hours | 9:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. (Reception: 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.) |
| Closed | None |
| Fees (tax included) | [Shared Space and Kitchen] Weekdays, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.: ¥3,300 per hour Weekdays, 5:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.: ¥5,500 per hour Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.: ¥6,600 per hour Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, 5:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.: ¥11,000 per hour *Free access on weekdays when there are no reservations [Rental Meeting Room] 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.: ¥2,200 per hour Holidays, 5:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.: ¥3,300 per hour [Online Room] 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.: ¥1,100 per hour Holidays, 5:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.: ¥2,200 per hour |
| Payment methods |
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| Reservations | Accepted |
| Wi-Fi | Available |
| Power outlets | Available *Only at some seats in the shared space |
| Available equipment | Extension cords One drink is available with a donation of ¥100 or more [Shared Space and Kitchen] 10 conference tables, other tables, 50 chairs, piano, portable table tennis table [Rental Meeting Room] 6 chairs, 1 table, whiteboard, monitor (43 inches), webcam [Online Room] 3 chairs, 1 table, whiteboard |
| Smoking | Entirely non-smoking |
| Restrooms | Western-style restroom, accessible restroom |
| Childcare | Strollers may be brought inside |
| Accessibility | Ramp, accessible restroom |
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