Click hereNTT Urban Development Corporation (Head office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Kou Ikeda; hereinafter referred to as "the Company") has been operating "LIFORK," a shared space business since 2018, to support people in realizing their own unique work and lifestyle.
We are pleased to announce that LIFORK H/Q (hereinafter referred to as "the Facility"), which will feature shared offices and coworking spaces for creators, will open in spring 2026 on the fourth floor of HARAJUKU QUEST (Shibuya-ku, Tokyo), a complex commercial facility that opened in September 2025.
The facility is based on the concept of "a space that creates content and the future of creators together," and has Visual Voice Inc. (headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Tetsuya Bessho) as its operating partner. The facility will utilize the creator-oriented platform "LIFE LOG BOX *1" provided by the company to support creators' activities.
We live in an age where anyone can become a creator. A visit to this facility will inspire you, connect with others, expand your ideas and businesses, and sharpen your senses. This facility aims to be a place where creators' passion can take shape and maximize each individual's creativity.
- With the advancement of smartphones, social media, video streaming services, and more, we are in the Web3 era, where anyone can create and distribute content as a creator. In collaboration with the Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia, which has a network of over 100,000 creators both in Japan and overseas, this video management platform supports creators' activities by providing data storage services. Creators from around the world can offer portfolios and viewing rights to share information about their work, and we are building a system to return profits to creators through an NFT marketplace that fans and companies can also participate in. https://lifelogbox.com/en/
About the thoughts and concept movie behind "H/Q"
Human Quirks (a place where diverse personalities are respected)
A place where the individuality of diverse creators is respected and they can express themselves freely
Hive of Questers
A place where inquisitive creators gather, experiment, and take on new challenges
High Quality
A place where creators can come together and generate high-quality ideas and products
The "/" represents the idea of "with" (together).
Additionally, a concept movie for the facility created by creators active mainly in the Harajuku area (production: Visual Voice Inc., director: William Tang, producer: Hosomi Masashi) is now available for viewing.
Creating a space where creator members and cafe users can connect with each other
The space was designed by Sudo Tsuyoshi Architects Inc. (headquarters: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Sudo Tsuyoshi), and was designed with the intention of creating a relaxed connection between member creators and the general public who use the cafe.
Shared office
This is a shared office space with three rooms for four people and three rooms for six people. The rooms with windows let in light and create an open space. All rooms are equipped with individual air conditioning and lighting, and are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year*2 and can be registered *3.
Coworking space
In addition to open spaces where creators can chat casually with each other, there are also dedicated desks (for a fee) and other areas that can be used when you want to concentrate alone, making it suitable for a variety of situations. This can be registered as a paid option *3.
Cafe
OVER VIEW COFFEE JAPAN Co., Ltd. (Head office: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Yazaki Tomoya) will be directing the event, which will provide a place to add excitement to everyday life along with delicious coffee.
Rental Shelves
The cafe area is equipped with various rental shelves of various sizes. By providing a stage where anyone can easily take a step forward, we support small challenges such as "I want to exhibit my own work" or "I want to sell handmade products."
Rental space
It can be used for a variety of purposes, such as pop-ups and galleries. We provide a place in Harajuku, the cultural center of Tokyo, where you can make your dreams come true.
Rental Room
This rental room can accommodate 10 people. It can be used as a place for brainstorming and discussing ideas, and since you can bring in food and drinks, it can also be used as a private cafe room.
- Except on days when the building is closed. It cannot be used for residential or overnight stays.
- Advance application and screening are required. Tenants must handle registration procedures themselves.
A new system to support creators' businesses and connections
At this facility, where diverse talents and encounters intersect, we plan to collaborate with various partner companies *4 to hold events and competitions, provide specialized equipment, and more.
In addition, a community editor will be on-site to handle daily communication as well as act as a bridge between creators and between creators and partner companies.
- Our partner companies are our allies who create value together, linking their strengths and creative challenges with the creators who gather at our spaces and LIFORK H/Q, with the aim of expanding the business possibilities of creators. We are always looking for people to join us, so if you're interested, please contact us.
Project Data
| Name | LIFORK H/Q |
|---|---|
| Location | 1-13-14 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku |
| traffic | 3 minutes walk from JR Yamanote Line "Harajuku" Station (East Exit) 1 minute walk from Meiji-Jingumae (Harajuku) Station (Exit 3) on the Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line and Fukutoshin Line |
| Facility functions |
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| Opening date | Spring 2026 |
Location map
Company Profiles
Visual Voice Inc.
Founded in 2006 in collaboration with the Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia, Asia's largest international short film festival recognized by the Academy Awards, the organization creates empathetic communication through event production and media management, with short films at its core, and supports a wide range of fields, including corporate branding and regional promotion. Its concept of "putting your voice on film" embodies the desire to realize a world in which various people and organizations can utilize the power of film and movies to convey their messages. We will continue to create businesses together with everyone who is trying to take on the challenge of "something new."
Sudo Tsuyoshi Architectural Design Office Co., Ltd.
With the mission of "creating new value for life and society through architecture," the company is engaged in design activities that are not bound by preconceived notions. It has a small complex called CaD attached to its office, and considers the entire process from planning to operation as a whole. Its major works include Nishiike Valley and Kanda Port Building. Its awards include the Good Design Award Gold Prize and selection for the Architectural Institute of Japan's Anthology of Works. https://tsudou.jp/
OVER VIEW COFFEE JAPAN Co., Ltd.
This specialty coffee roaster was founded in Portland in the spring of 2020 with the mission of rethinking coffee cultivation methods and contributing to soil regeneration and solving climate change issues. In Japan, they have been roasting coffee in Setoda, Onomichi City since 2021. They select ingredients primarily based on regenerative organic farming methods, which are said to be the most effective in curbing global warming, and operate their stores with a low environmental impact.
WILLIAM TANG
A video director and cinematographer from Hong Kong, he began making short films on his own in junior high school and studied film in Canada. He came to Japan after meeting Japanese creators and specialized in advertising film in Harajuku. He pursues his own unique visual expression, making use of his sensibility and international perspective, honed through exposure to diverse cultures. He created the concept movie for this facility, based on the theme of "resonance between creators" that he cultivated in Harajuku.
Masashi Hosomi
Japanese filmmaker and producer. After working at an advertising agency, he joined Avex Entertainment. In 2023, he served as project manager for the film "Ryuichi Sakamoto | Opus," which features Ryuichi Sakamoto's final piano solo performance. He then founded Studio Hijiki Co., Ltd.
[Related Release]
Completion of the HARAJUKU QUEST commercial complex (September 1, 2025) https://www.nttud.co.jp/news/detail/id/n27806.html
[Contact Information]
(Inquiries from the media)
NTT都市開発株式会社広報室 小張・阿部nttud-pr@ntt-us.com
(Inquiries regarding use of this facility and recruitment of partner companies)
NTT Urban Development Corporation,Office Building & Commercial Business HeadquartersCommercial Business DivisionOperational Assets
Endo, Fuchino, Ogawalifork@ntt-us.com
(Reference) LIFORK LOCATIONS
We offer a variety of LIFORKs tailored to the characteristics of each town and the lifestyles of its residents.
