At the request of Rikuzentakata City, the three companies of Tokyu Land Corporation, TOKYU HOMES CORPORATION, and Tokyu Architects & Engineers Inc. collaborated on the completion of remodeling work at the former Yahagi Elementary School building to turn it into a simple accommodation facility, which pre-opened on July 28. Intended to secure overnight facilities for volunteers, the three companies in the Tokyu Group endorsed the city’s request to “turn it into a base for visitors to the disaster area,” and collaborated as a form of support activity. The facility, which can accommodate about 80 people, is scheduled for a grand opening in May next year after beds have been fitted, refrigerators installed in the common spaces, and TOTO unit baths and other wet area equipment provided. During the preopening period, the simple facility will provide accommodation free of charge to volunteers. After the grand opening, the facility will, of course, be used for volunteers, but the city plans to throw the doors wide open to children and students visiting Rikuzentakata to learn about and experience the disaster area, as well as other non-commercial visitors to the city, offering hope of activities in the city during the time required to rebuild hotels and other lodgings.