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Back to business - Takashi's comeback in Setagaya
Takashi has run a bicycle repair shop for three years; a long illness and repossession destroyed the equipment, and $2,650 will put it back on its feet.
🇯🇵 Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan2,712 views
For three years I have run a bicycle repair shop in Setagaya. In July, a long illness and repossession took a full set of tools. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Sunday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 5 weeks.
This business pays my children's school fees and rent. I have already started working from home in small ways, but I can't meet orders without proper equipment.
Every contribution brings me closer to reopening, and I promise to post photos as I buy each item.
Once I'm back on my feet I plan to hire back the people I had to let go.
Where the $2,650 goes:
• Replacing a full set of tools: $1,550
• Initial stock: spare parts: $250
• Shop repairs and licensing: $270
• Working capital for the first month: $580
If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people.
- Takashi
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“Hope this helps. Thought of Takashi all day after reading this. - Giza”
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“Wish I could do more. Shared with friends too. - Dammam”
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“Thought of Takashi all day after reading this.”
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“Blessings. Thought of Takashi all day after reading this. - Gwagwalada”
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“Praying for you. Thought of Takashi all day after reading this. - Mangaluru”
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I hope things turn around soon. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Thinking of Setagaya.
Wishing you the best, Takashi. This could happen to any of us. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Love from Lalitpur.
Thanks for sharing this, Takashi. Hope this works out for you. Put this on a community board in Birmingham this morning. Thinking of Setagaya
Best of luck, Takashi. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Wish I lived closer to Latina so I could bring a meal. Greetings from Łódź.
Hope the shop reopens soon. Put this on a community board in Sydney this morning.
Sending strength. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of Setagaya.
Take care. Hope this works out for you. I went through something like this 7 years ago and strangers helped me out. All the best.
Hope things get better soon, Takashi. Your post was clear and honest. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home