About 2,100 tsubo
A multi-purpose base planned in four zones.
11 / Makino, Takashima City, Shiga / Aquaculture, farming, animal welfare
Protecting water, sustaining life,a place where people gather.
Combining fish and mushroom production with rescue dog activities and a café, we plan a multi-purpose base supporting local production and interaction.
- Production
- Life
MAKINOMakino, Takashima City, Shiga
approx.2,100tsubo
A multi-purpose base planned in four zones.
10tanks
Round tanks, plus the existing pond and two basins.
20dogs
Number of rescue dogs planned at Wan Station.
Aquaculture and mushrooms
Using the existing pond and two basins for production and research.
Wan Station and café
Supporting dogs from rescue to meeting new families and beyond.
11 / Makino, Takashima City, Shiga / Business plan
How the project works and next steps
Current stage
Met with authorities; deposit payment planned
- 01
Aquaculture and farming
Using the existing pond and two basins, with 10 round tanks and one mushroom house at the core, we will set up conditions for production and research.
- 02
Food and community
We plan a dog café with meals, a management house and parking.
- 03
Animal welfare
We plan a rescue dog facility and dog run, aiming to support dogs from meeting new families through their life afterward.
- 04
Integrating entity
With Bio Rimotex as the integrating entity, we will set out asset ownership and the division of work.
- 05
Operating roles
The general incorporated association Wan Station will handle rescue dog activities, and a local agricultural production corporation will grow mushrooms.
- 06
Site and circulation
About 2,100 tsubo in four zones. We will confirm water rights, water quality, equipment specifications, circulation and hygiene.
Current progress
Meetings with Shiga Prefecture and Takashima City have been held. A 2.5 million yen deposit for the land purchase is due to be paid on October 20, 2026. Payment and acquisition are still to come.
Approach to revenue and costs
Fish and mushroom sales, food and experiences, and donations and sponsorship are planned separately. Staffing and costs by division, and facility ownership and operation, will be set out.
Items to study and confirm
- Water rights and quality
- Procedures
- Facility layout and hygiene flow
- Staffing by division
- Asset ownership and division of work
Facility size and layout are at the concept stage. The image does not show the actual terrain or the distance to the lake.
11 / Makino, Takashima City / Wan Station
Protecting lives,supported by the community.
Wan Station, which supports dogs from rescue to adoption and beyond, will be developed as a community hub together with aquaculture, farming and the café.
Rescue and adoption
Planned for 20 rescue dogs, with health care, adoption and community interaction.
Living together locally
We will create a place local people visit for the café, barbecues, learning and hands-on activities.
Operator
Centered on the general incorporated association Wan Station, roles among the related organizations will be set out.
Related
Source: Hybrid Plant Business Investment LLP, "Comprehensive Business Plan for 15 Locations" (5th draft, as of October 12, 2026). Plans and timing may change through future consultations and procedures.
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