Opened February 2, 2026, Rescue Cat Cafe Necoto represents a brand-new adoption-focused rescue cat cafe integrated with B-type employment support services in Hiroshima's Nishi Ward. Founded by Ando Naoko following profound personal conviction that "people gain life force from being needed," the facility combines human employment support with rescue cat operations. The mission statement—"People and cats supporting each other, creating a place where gratitude is born"—reflects founder's medical background, volunteer rescue experience, and belief that meaningful work alongside vulnerable beings creates reciprocal healing for both species.
The adoption-focused rescue cat population benefits from comprehensive support including video production/editing tasks, handmade merchandise creation, and facility operations undertaken by employed participants. A Google review from an initial visitor powerfully captures the facility's impact: "I was healed by rescue cats living freely" alongside appreciation for handmade merchandise representing participant creativity. The facility design prioritizes calm, supportive atmosphere enabling both workers and rescue cats to thrive. Staff demonstrate visible compassion (Service Manager Yamazaki and Occupational Instructor Yamakawa both emphasize individual respect and shared growth), reflecting organizational values around recognizing individual possibility and collective support.
Cat cafe hours: 10:00–17:00. Employment support services: video production/editing, handmade product creation and sales (BASE online shop), cat cafe operations, adoption facilitation. All rescue cats available for adoption with conditions. Viewing and inquiries welcome (contact via phone/LINE/email). Class 1 animal handler registration. Handmade merchandise available supporting participant income generation. Address: 1 Chome-13-6 Koihonmachi, Nishi Ward, Hiroshima (〒733-0812, Okada Building 201). Phone: 082-299-1500, 080-4337-8249. Email: info@necoto.co.jp.
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