[Kansai Event Report] “First-time meeting”? Who cares! The Kansai Social Apartment social event was a blast!

Hello, everyone! I’m Fukushima, a sales representative in the Kansai area!

I’m usually in charge of showings and other tasks for five properties in the Kansai region, so I visit various properties every day. Lately, I’ve really noticed how interactions are expanding beyond the boundaries of individual properties.

When I visit the lounge during a showing, I often find residents from other properties dropping by,
or former residents who used to live here might just drop by.
“A friend who lives at Terminals Shin-Osaka is here today~”
“This is someone I met at an event the other day!”
It’s not uncommon to hear residents say things like this.

Some days, just a few people are casually hanging out in the lounge, while other times, residents organize their own events—like sports gatherings or dinner parties—that bring large groups together!
Sharing the common ground of “living in the same social apartment” naturally helps connections grow.
I feel that making new friends across different properties and gaining more people to spend your days off with are unique charms of social apartments.

In this post, we’ll share photos and stories from two events that showcase this kind of interaction between properties in the Kansai region:
— the “ Cherry Blossom Viewing Event ” and the “Futsal & BBQ Event ”—along with photos to give you a sense of the atmosphere!

Scenes from the Cherry Blossom Viewing Event

The person who organized this cherry blossom viewing event was Takahiro from Terminals Ibaraki!
He’s the man sitting on the sofa in the center of the photo, making a heart shape with his fingers.

When he got together with members from Terminals Takatsuki and Shin-Osaka—with whom he already had a connection—
we discussed, “Since we’re doing this, let’s host an event where we can connect across our different properties! ” and, in collaboration with the organizers from each property, we decided to hold this event.

▲Organizers from each property

Originally, we had planned to hold the cherry blossom viewing event at Expo '70 Commemorative Park, which had garnered attention as a potential host site for the 2025 Osaka-Kansai World Expo...

However, it rained on the day of the event, so we had to quickly move the event to the lounge at Terminals Ibaraki.
Since it would be a shame not to see the cherry blossoms at such a special event,
we decided to change the event so that everyone could enjoy the cherry blossom viewing atmosphere by gathering around a meal while watching cherry blossom footage from YouTube on TV.

As the afternoon wore on, residents began arriving one after another from various properties!

The moment we opened the lounge door, a delicious, savory aroma wafted out.
Lined up on the table were steak pilaf, sushi, pizza…!

“This is definitely going to be fun!”

That kind of atmosphere was in the air from the moment I stepped into the lounge.

At Takahiro’s call, we gathered around the dining table in the center and toasted with champagne!

Takahiro: “Thank you all for coming together! Today…”
Ibaraki resident: “Well then, cheers!!!!”

And with a toast full of that “typical Kansai! ” energy, the event kicked off!

Even though many were meeting for the first time,
“Which building do you live in?” “What do you do for a living?”
Conversations started naturally.

One of the unique aspects of social apartments is how quickly people feel comfortable saying “Nice to meet you.”

People got excited about shared hobbies, discovered they were actually business partners,
and encounters that made people exclaim, “Wow, what a coincidence!” were happening all over the place.

By the middle of the event, everyone seemed to have really warmed up to each other ↓

▲ A group playing card games in a booth

▲ A group of drink enthusiasts

▲ A group having a pool match in the play lounge

▲ Everyone playing Switch together toward the end

As the sun began to set and I looked around, the atmosphere was so lively that I almost forgot we’d all just met.

We finished up with a group photo! The event came to a close on a high note.

We asked Takahiro, who organized this event, for his thoughts.

Takahiro:
“I organized this event hoping to create a space where properties in the Kansai region could interact more. Although we had to change the venue due to the weather, I was really happy that so many people came out!”

Also, it seems that Terminals Ibaraki rents out a gym every year to hold a sports day. “Since interaction among Kansai properties has really picked up this year, let’s definitely get all the properties together and hold one!”—they were already getting excited about the next event!

…But the Kansai exchange events aren’t limited to cherry blossom viewing.

In fact, there was another event that was a huge hit...!

Scenes from the Futsal & BBQ

Currently, there’s even a futsal group active among residents here in Kansai!

Once you enter the workforce, some people may find that the barrier to starting a new sport or joining a community is surprisingly high.
On the other hand , one of the great things about living in a social apartment is that you can easily join in with friends you see every day or with members from other buildings you’ve met through events!

“I haven’t been getting much exercise lately…” “I want to get my body moving again for the first time in a while!”

The atmosphere is casual enough to join in with that kind of mindset, making it a community that everyone—whether experienced or a beginner—can enjoy.

At 11 a.m., under a cloudless blue sky, the futsal participants gathered at Hattori Ryokuchi Park!

“Nice to meet you.”
“Long time no see! How’s it going?”
“It’s really hot out here! But let’s have fun today!”

After exchanging greetings, everyone immediately formed a circle and called out numbers 1 through 4 in order to split into four teams.

“Team 1 vs. Team 2,” “Team 3 vs. Team 4”
Each match lasts 5 minutes. With these simple rules, the matches began one after another.

However, just one minute into the game, while some were already gasping, “I’m already exhausted!” others—experienced players—were darting around the court with light, nimble movements.

Whenever a great play was made, applause and cheers naturally erupted, fostering a real sense of unity.

Whether you’re an experienced player or a beginner,

the focus on “having fun together” is one of the best things about this event.

In addition, some foreign residents who had recently moved in joined in, saying, “I definitely want to go!”

Sports and music have the power to naturally bring people together across language barriers and instantly bridge the gap between them, don’t they?
In fact, as we exercised together and laughed together, we found ourselves becoming friends before we even realized it. There were so many moments like that!

After the match, we headed straight to the BBQ venue next door.
Around 1:00 PM, participants joining us for the BBQ started arriving one after another!

Some were grilling meat and vegetables, others were enjoying the social atmosphere, and still others were relaxing in the tents after having a few drinks...
As everyone spent their time as they pleased, the circle of friends naturally grew wider.

That fun time flew by in the blink of an eye, and it was time to clean up...
“Let’s take a group photo to wrap things up!” we said, and click!

“That was so much fun!” “Let’s do this again!”—with a touch of reluctance, everyone headed back to their respective apartments.　　　　　
Being able to head home together with friends from the same building is one of the unique charms of this lifestyle.

This time, I’d like to share with you an event that brought residents from two different buildings together—what did you all think?

The appeal of social apartments lies in how connections with people naturally grow beyond just a “place to live.”

“I want to live on my own, but I’d also like to enjoy my days with others.”

For people who feel that way, a social apartment is sure to offer a lifestyle you simply can’t experience in a regular rental.

While there are currently only five properties in the Kansai area —fewer than in the Kanto region—the proximity between them creates an environment where connections can easily flourish.
Events often lead to making new friends from other properties or spark conversations like, “Let’s go hang out at the XX property next time!”
From casual everyday interactions to large-scale events, connections across properties are rapidly expanding in the Kansai area as well!

“I’m starting to get a little bored of living alone…”
"That kind of interaction sounds fun! I’d love to join!"—if that’s what you’re thinking,

Why not start a new life at Kansai Social Apartment?

(Reporting, text, and photos: Fukushima; provided by a resident)