<div>​Help us open a Japanese Cafe &amp; Bar in Oakland!
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<div>CJ is a Bay Area native &amp; customs broker, and Seika is a Japanese tea selector® &amp; immigrant who has called Bay Area home for the past 10 years. From UC Berkeley to finding teas together in Japan, we've been import partners since 2024.
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<div>For the past two years, we've been serving teas and hosting parties, so we want to open a physical location where we can continue to share all the unique teas &amp; delicious stuff we find from Japan - matcha, coffee, miso, onigiri, &amp; more - here in Oakland.
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<div>Aobi (青火) means “blue flame.”
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<div>"Blue" represents California ocean &amp; uniqueness.
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<div>"Fire" represents Japanese warmth &amp; good luck.
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<div>​Our goal is to bring Japan to your table, share cultures &amp; unique experiences, and make Oakland vibrant. This city is bouncing back, and we want to be part of the fire!
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<div>The funds raised will go directly toward essential costs like paint, wall improvements, equipment &amp; plants to create a calming atmosphere, and the necessary licenses &amp; permits to make the cafe a vibrant spot for the community.
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<div>Costs:
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<div>-paint &amp; walls ($6,500)
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<div>-decor, lights, signage &amp; plants ($15,500)
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<div>-fees, licenses &amp; permits ($8,000)
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<div>-cafe equipment, electronics &amp; DJ systems ($12,000)
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<div>TOTAL: $42,000
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