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Profitable Bar Equity Stake For Sale in Shibuya City, Japan

Japanese teahouse and bar in Omotesando, Tokyo, blending cultural preservation with modern vegan cuisine.
This Business is on a Premium Plan
Established 5-10 year(s)
Employees < 2
Legal Entity Limited Liability Company (LLC)
Reported Sales USD 100 - 200 thousand
Run Rate Sales USD 115 thousand
EBITDA Margin 20 - 30 %
Industries Cafes + 1 more
Locations  Shibuya City
Local Time 7:35 AM Asia / Tokyo
Listed By Business Owner / Director
Status Active
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Partial Stake Sale
USD 64 thousand for 15.0% stake (Native Currency: JPY 10,000,000)
Reason: The café has entered a strong growth phase, with average monthly sales up approximately 35% year-on-... View More
Includes physical assets worth USD 97 thousand
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Business Overview
The company, founded five years ago, operates a single café in Tokyo and has recently entered a dynamic phase of growth. Following a full interior renovation and a comprehensive menu renewal, the business has seen average monthly sales increase by approximately 35% year-on-year. This impressive uplift reflects a strong and positive customer response to the refined concept and renewed brand experience.

Originally launched in southern Tokyo shortly before the onset of the pandemic, the café successfully navigated one of its biggest early challenges by relocating to its current home in Omotesando during the height of COVID-19. This move allowed the business not only to stabilise operations but also to rebuild its customer base in a more culturally influential, high-traffic area, highlighting both the resilience and adaptability of the business model.
Over the past year, the café has undergone a number of thoughtful improvements beyond surface-level renovations. These include enhancements to the interior environment, a reconfiguration of the floor layout to optimise flow and comfort, and a holistic redevelopment of the menu. Together, these refinements have contributed to increased customer engagement, longer stays, and the measurable growth in sales performance.

More than just a café, the business has established itself as a recognised part of the local community. It actively engages in cross-promotions with nearby establishments, participates in neighbourhood initiatives, and provides catering or collaborative services for special events. This approach has solidified its status as a local fixture, not a transient tenant, with a sense of permanence and brand recognition.

The café’s reputation also extends beyond Tokyo. It has been featured in domestic magazines, regional online media, and international blogs, particularly in Korea and China and was spotlighted on Japanese television in a feature covering popular dining spots along the Ginza Line. This media exposure continues to support a growing international awareness of the brand.

Operations are kept lean but effective, supported by one full-time employee, four part-time staff, and additional freelance contributors as needed. All team members are bilingual in Japanese and English, enabling smooth, inclusive service for both local patrons and international visitors.

With a customer-first approach, the café offers takeaway options for all beverages and selected desserts, meeting the needs of guests who prefer flexibility while capturing additional revenue opportunities. The space itself is spans 45 square metres and seating approximately 20 guests. The design blends tatami-style seating with bar-style arrangements, cultivating a calm and nostalgic atmosphere that sets it apart from the area's more fast-paced, high-volume cafés.
Products & Services Overview
The café offers a fully vegan menu of handcrafted desserts and beverages, all developed in-house and rooted in a unique concept that blends Taishō Roman aesthetics with a Japanese–European sensibility. The offerings are designed for both dine-in and takeaway, with a strong emphasis on seasonality, artisanal quality, and encouraging repeat visits.

Among the most popular items are the café’s signature plant-based desserts, particularly the miso dango, a mochi dish paired with a salted, caramel-like miso sauce, as well as a rotating selection of seasonal sweets. These creations appeal to customers looking for refined vegan treats that feel both nostalgic and original.

The beverage programme is another core strength, featuring a curated range of Japanese teas and tea-based lattes such as matcha and hōjicha, complemented by European-style seasonal drinks including citrus ades, spiced infusions, and dairy-free hot chocolate-style offerings. Limited-edition teas sourced from Japan and abroad add a sense of rarity and discovery.

Monthly menu updates reflect both seasonal ingredients and cultural themes, inviting customers to return frequently and share their experience via social media. The result is a strong sense of community and ongoing engagement.

The café’s core customer base is made up of young adults aged 25 to 35, including university students, professionals, and small social groups, many of whom are women or couples, including LGBT patrons. Guests typically visit for a calm sit-down experience, takeaway drinks, or to try limited-time items, with a notable proportion of repeat visitors who have remained loyal since the café’s earlier locations.
Assets Overview
- Kitchen equipment & appliances: Includes all equipment necessary for in-house preparation of desserts and drinks, such as mixers, blenders, and specialty tea equipment.
- Ingredient inventory: Stocked ingredients and supplies for ongoing menu items, including specialised ingredients.
- Prepared inventory: Currently prepared desserts, drinks, and dishes.
- Dining ware: Cafe-specific plates, cutlery, tables, chairs and stools.
- Leasehold improvements: Any modifications or installations made to the property to align it with the cafe’s functional and aesthetic requirements.
- Cash in hand: Operational cash reserves for daily transactions and business needs.
Intangible assets:
- Financial investments: Holdings in cryptocurrency and stock investments as part of diversified assets.
- Right-of-use assets and patents.
- Business license.
Facilities Overview
Access: Located 7 minutes from Harajuku Station, 9 minutes from Omotesando Station, and 5 minutes from Meiji Jingumae Station, with access from five major train lines in Tokyo, offering easy and convenient access for customers.
Facility: Situated on the ground floor (45 sq. m. ) just one block from Omotesando Avenue, near high-end landmarks like Dior and Chanel, and at the entrance of Cat Street. The space is currently in the third year of a five-year lease, providing a stable rental arrangement in a prime location.
Capitalization Overview
The promoter is the sole owner of the company, holding 100% ownership.
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