Details of ALE activities
ALE is a company that does its best to be a part of the community and thus deals with several activities:
- Workshop “FINE” employs and supports people with disabilities
- Group Home “SUN” provides communal living support
- Direct Shop “TRY” allows a customer-oriented experience with our gift shop and restaurant for our disabled employees.
- ALE Animal Cafe, where you can pet all sort of animals and have a light lunch and a drink (only open on Saturday).
We provide a platform for people with disabilities to play an active role and enjoy their everyday life.
At Workshop FINE, we promote a project that supports continuous employment for people with disabilities.
The main jobs include agriculture, forestry, confectionery manufacturing, indoor work, and storage work.
Agriculture
(all organic with no use of chemicals）
In our field, we grow garlic, chili peppers, radishes, green onions, Jerusalem artichokes, etc.
We use fermented and aged okara (soy pulp, or tofu dregs) as a natural fertilizer.
GARLIC
Garlic is processed into black garlic and sold as “Shikkoku no Chikara.” (aka its “jet black power”)
“Black garlic” contains about four times more “S-allylcysteine” than raw garlic. S-allylcysteine is a compound contained only in garlic, and is expected to prevent cancer, improve high blood pressure, prevent dementia, and improve learning ability.
It is sold at Direct Shop TRY, other nearby supermarkets, roadside stations and on our online shop (when available)
CHILI PEPPER (Type: Hawk Claw -"Taka no tsume")
After the hawk claws are harvested, they are processed into chili peppers and sold.
The chili peppers, carefully ground in a stone mortar, are known for their spiciness and deliciousness.
Indoors work
We also have a wide range of indoor work, from simple tasks to some that require just a little bit of skill.
We try to make it easier for everyone so that they can enjoy their work.
Confectionery manufacturing
We are also doing our best at making sweets that everyone can enjoy.
Cookies
Cookies made by FINE are very popular so there are many regular customers and customers who buy them in bulk.
Shuriken cookies are black, crispy cookies that look like shuriken.
In addition, there are crunchy Peco Poco cookies and animal-shaped Peco Poco animal cookies.
Sweets
Sweets come in cute packs and come in a lot of different varieties.
While not available anymore, Ale pudding was a very yummy dessert and many customers were buying it regularly.
Direct Shop TRY deals mainly in vocational products made with FINE, as well as vegetables and products from our fields. In addition, you can also enjoy a nice lunch with our spicy chicken curry, freshly roasted and ground coffee or a warm “Kuzuyu” (Starch gruel).
Please stop by for a break if you are passing nearby.
Monday to Sunday from 10 am to 2:30 pm (Last order at 2 pm)
There are lots of different dishes to choose from. We have hot and cold Udon and different set lunches like port cutlet, Japanese fried chicken, fried shrimp, Japanese curry… We also have several desserts like parfaits, shaved ice, 12 flavors of ice creams…
For more information, visit our direct shop TRY page here: DIRECT SHOP TRY
A cafe only open on Saturday where you can pet different animals
Our establishment takes care of many animals, most of whom have been surrendered by their previous owners.
We have many different species, ranging from cute rodents like chinchillas and guinea pigs to different types of rabbits and ducks to reptiles like turtles, lizards, and snakes.
We also currently have a Harris hawk, 2 mini pigs and a goat.
Near the animals’ area, we have set up a nice cafe where you can relax while watching our different animals. We offer a wide range of drinks and desserts.
We hope that when you visit us, you’ll have a good time.