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Takeshi needs a commercial oven to reopen a neighborhood bakery
A neighborhood bakery in Tokyo needs help replacing a commercial oven after the demolition of the market.
🇯🇵 Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan1,990 views
For twelve years I have run a neighborhood bakery in Tokyo. In January, the demolition of the market took a commercial oven. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Monday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 3 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 $3,250 goes:
• Replacing a commercial oven: $2,000
• Initial stock: flour, butter and sugar: $740
• Shop repairs and licensing: $510
Thanks for being kind about this.
- Takeshi
Updates from Takeshi
Quick update: $834 raised so far (26%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
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Sending good thoughts. Shared it with a few friends. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Love from Lagos
Hang in there, Takeshi. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up.
Is there anything that isn't money that would help Takeshi?
Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about replacing a commercial oven, advice is welcome too. It helps to be asked.
Thinking of you, Takeshi. Looking forward to the next update. Don't be hard on yourself for asking.
I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Wish I lived closer to São Paulo so I could bring a meal. Love from San Cristóbal de las Casas
Hang in there, Takeshi. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double.