In 2024, we have officially launched our new website.
Thank you for visiting the official GIVE ME FIVE website.
My name is Teppei Kawabata, the owner.
After moving to Goto Islands, I stumbled upon this property just six months into my new life here. Within a few months, the renovation work unexpectedly began. Initially, we aimed to open in October 2023, but the estimate was far too optimistic. Six months later, on March 15, 2024, we finally opened our doors.
This achievement was only possible thanks to the incredible support of so many people: local craftsmen and contractors, government officials and administrative staff, fellow islanders, other newcomers, my family, friends, and countless others. For someone like me, with no prior connections to Goto, the many helping hands I received here are a testament to the warmth of this island and its supportive culture for those who dare to take on new challenges.
Despite the delays and extended schedule, I am deeply grateful to Mr. Fukui of STUDIO BRICK LANE, who patiently handled the creation of this website from the very beginning of the project. I’d also like to thank my high school friend and professional photographer, Keita Tamamura, who kindly accepted the job of taking our photos, and to all the guests and islanders who graciously modeled for us.
Thank you all so much.
While this might sound like a conclusion to something monumental, this is actually just the beginning.
The prologue is complete, and Chapter One of GIVE ME FIVE has begun.
At this point, we’ve only established the bare minimum—a foundation, a framework.
There are still so many things I want to create, dreams I want to realize, and ways I want to welcome our guests.
I plan to fill this empty space with my version of "ultimate fun."
It would mean the world to me if you could continue to follow and support us on this journey.
A place where everyone becomes a child again.
GIVE ME FIVE
Teppei Kawabata
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