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Coffee Roastery since 2000

SLOW COFFEE ROASTERY

Freshly-roasted coffee beans, at the heart of daily life.

In Matsudo-Shinden, Chiba, we hand-roast fair-trade, organic coffee beans, fresh from the roaster — direct to you. Founded in 2000.

COFFEE✦ROASTED FRESH✦FAIR TRADE · ORGANIC✦DECAF AVAILABLE✦SINCE 2000✦MATSUDO SHINDEN✦

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New single-origin beans and seasonal blends arrive throughout the season. Check our web shop for the latest lineup.

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Enjoy in-store tasting and buy beans by the gram — taste first, then choose what you like.

Online

Beans ship nationwide via our online store. Trial and tasting sets available.

About us

( Coffee Roastery )

A roastery loved in Matsudo-Shinden,a self-roasting shop.

In a corner of Keiyo Distribution Center in Matsudo-Shinden, Chiba, SlowCoffee Roastery has roasted fair-trade and organic coffee since 2000. We import only organic beans and roast them in-house to draw out their natural richness.

Protecting growers' livelihoods and not harming the environment — we deliver safe, delicious coffee fresh from the roaster, and share a richer everyday coffee culture, one cup at a time.

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2000
Founded in Matsudo
100%
Fair-trade& organic
FRESH
Roasted to order in Matsudo-shinden
FREE
Free tasting

Drawing out the bean's true flavor,
weaving rich coffee time into everyday life.

Taste Finder

Find your beans in 3 questions

Not sure which beans suit you? Answer three quick questions and we'll suggest the freshly-roasted beans closest to your taste.

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Drink

Cup menu

Each in-store or takeout cup is complimentary for customers who buy our beans, and the coffee changes daily.

* The day's coffee varies — please ask in-store.

  • Brewed coffee (Hot)

    In-store
  • Iced coffee

    In-store
  • Cafe latte

    In-store
  • Today's coffee

    In-store
Signature
Yirgacheffe

coffee, to the fullest

Signature

Our most popular cup is the Ethiopia Mocha Yirgacheffe Natural — praised in reviews for its floral aroma and natural sweetness. Fair-trade, organic beans, roasted fresh in-house. We also carry decaf and original blends, with in-store tasting and beans by the gram.

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Roastery

Why we are trusted in Matsudo
01 / Craft

In-house roasting craft

We roast batch by batch, maximizing the natural richness of organic beans selected from around the world.

02 / Tasting

In-store tasting & bean selection

Taste our coffee in-store and choose the cup that suits you. Ask us about roast level and grind, free of charge.

03 / For Everyone

Decaf & nationwide delivery

A decaf range popular with expecting mothers, plus an online store shipping nationwide — suited to every lifestyle.

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Google rating 4.8 (12 reviews)

Customer reviews
★★★★★

定期的に利用してます。エクアドル深煎りは絶品ですよ。これに奮発してグラインダー上位クラス買いましたが正解でした。豆のポテンシャルが発揮されて更にリピ確定です。値上げにもめげず💪

— しばたかずや 2 か月前
★★★★★

ここのコーヒー豆はおいしい。いくつか都内のスペシャルティコーヒーを飲んだけど個人的には1番好き。千葉の水は硬度が高くえぐみが出やすいです。お湯の温度と水の硬度を調整するとすごくおいしい。おいしいコーヒーを飲みたい人は試しましょう。ちなみにわたしが好きなのはイルガチェフ ナチュラルです。ご参考でした。

— H S 5 か月前
★★★★★

オーガニックで最高に美味しい珈琲豆が購入できます。お勧めです☕

— D.E 1 年前
★★★★★

オーガニックに力を入れて豆を仕入れられてます。 初めは、コーヒーの淹れ方、機材の購入すらわからなかった状態で伺わせてもらいました。 何もわからなかった僕に親切に教えて頂き、とても助かりました。 ここの豆で作るコーヒーはとても美味しいです。 これからもよろしくお願いします😊

— spot 2 年前
★★★★★

なんて言うんでしょう、小規模の事務所がずらっと並んだ市場のような(市場では無い)エリアの一角に店舗が。 妻が妊娠中からここのデカフェコーヒーを飲んでおり大変気に入っております。 直売所があると言うことで初めて行ってみました。 コーヒーの焙煎の良い香りが、、、 またお邪魔します

— TAIRA NAOTO 2 年前
★★★★★

20201207 再訪 早々に、2回目の訪問です。 今回は、有給休暇を頂いたので、 このチャンスで、珈琲豆追加購入です。 今回は、前回購入していない種類2種類を購入。 これで、デカフェ以外はコンプリートです。 サンプルで、デカフェも頂きました。 充実のコーヒーライフが過ごせます。 ありがとうございます。 20201203 初訪問 月曜日と木曜日に直売されているとの情報をインスタで拝見して、訪問しました。 焙煎所の付近は、珈琲の香りがしていい匂いです。初めて訪問しましたが、焙煎したての珈琲豆を購入出来て大満足です。 平日のみの販売の為、なかなか伺う事が難しいですが、また伺います。

— hiroshi ebisawa 5 年前

FAQ

Frequently asked questions
Do I need a reservation?+

As a direct-sales roastery, walk-ins are welcome with no reservation. For large quantities or gifts, please contact us in advance.

Opening hours?+

Open Monday to Saturday, 10:00-15:30. Please check Instagram for the latest open days.

What coffee do you offer?+

We offer fair-trade, organic coffee, roasted in-house in Japan.

What is fair trade?+

Trade that pays producers fairly and protects their livelihoods and the environment - a value we have held since 2000.

Do you roast in-house?+

Yes. We roast in-house at our Matsudo-Shinden roastery.

Can I taste before buying?+

Tasting is available in-store, so you can choose the beans that suit your taste.

Do you have decaf?+

We carry flavorful decaf, popular even with expecting mothers.

Can I buy online?+

Yes. Our online store ships nationwide.

What is your concept?+

Coffee that takes responsibility for both flavor and the story behind it, sharing the joy and hope of living.

cafe Column

Notes on coffee & daily life

the stories behind fair-trade and organic beans, and ideas for a richer cup at home — shared little by little.

Enrich Your Life with Fairtrade Coffee: SlowCoffee's Commitment

Enrich Your Life with Fairtrade Coffee: SlowCoffee's Commitment

Coffee, with its rich aroma and deep flavor, brings peace and vitality to our daily lives. Since it's something we consume almost every day, choosing the right beans and knowing how to brew them is incredibly important, wouldn't you agree? Located in Matsudo Shinden, Matsudo City, Chiba Prefecture, SlowCoffee Roastery Direct Sales is a specialty coffee roastery, specializing in Fairtrade coffee and organic varieties, that has supported your coffee life for over 20 years.

In this column, we will delve into our daily commitment to ingredients and provide tips for enjoying a truly delicious cup at home, along with detailed information about our services. From selecting coffee beans to brewing techniques at home, and the charm of Fairtrade coffee that's kind to your mind and body – after reading this article, you'll surely want to visit SlowCoffee Roastery Direct Sales.

Introduction: SlowCoffee Roastery Direct Sales' Special Coffee Experience

Since I drink coffee every day at home, I want to choose something I can trust. If I'm going to drink coffee, I want to choose coffee that considers producers and the global environment. Many of you might be thinking this way. SlowCoffee Roastery Direct Sales has long delivered carefully selected Fairtrade coffee and organic specialty coffee to meet such customer desires.

As a roastery direct sales quietly nestled in a corner of the Keiyo Distribution Center, our utmost priority is to deliver freshly roasted beans directly to our customers. Beyond just selling coffee beans, we strive to provide thoughtful advice on everything from bean selection to brewing methods and equipment, aiming to enrich each customer's coffee life.

This column is packed with practical information to make your daily coffee more delicious and enjoyable, as well as showcasing the appeal of the high-quality coffee beans we confidently offer. Please read it to the end and let it be an opportunity to upgrade your coffee life.

Problem: The Journey to Finding a Truly Delicious Cup at Home

Many people may have the following concerns or questions about brewing coffee at home: I try various beans, but I can't seem to find a taste I like. How can I brew authentic coffee at home? Are there any tips for brewing delicious coffee even with Chiba's hard water? I want to drink delicious decaf coffee, but there aren't many options.

Furthermore, with the growing interest in SDGs in recent years, more people are paying attention to where and how the coffee they drink is produced. Even if you know the term Fairtrade coffee, you might wonder what's actually good about it or how to choose it. To make your home coffee experience the best it can be, it's essential to address and resolve each of these questions.

SlowCoffee Roastery Direct Sales is committed to listening to our customers' questions and concerns and proposing concrete solutions. Our roasters, with over 20 years of experience, maximize the characteristics of carefully selected beans and provide personalized advice to ensure everyone can confidently enjoy the world of specialty coffee.

Solution 1: Fairtrade Coffee That Delights Mind and Body – SlowCoffee's Deep Commitment

What SlowCoffee Roastery Direct Sales values most is connecting producers' smiles, the health of the Earth, and our customers' rich lives through coffee. At the heart of this is our long-standing specialization in Fairtrade coffee and organic commitment.

A Cup That Connects to the World: The True Value of Fairtrade Coffee

Fairtrade coffee is not just delicious coffee; it's a system that supports coffee producers by ensuring they receive fair prices and can practice sustainable agriculture. This enables producers to earn stable incomes and invest in their children's education and community development. It also includes prohibiting child labor and protecting the environment. A single cup of coffee helps support the livelihoods of producers in distant countries and protects the global environment.

SlowCoffee Roastery Direct Sales deeply empathizes with the philosophy of fair trade and has specialized in it for over 20 years. The coffee beans we select are not only high quality but also valued for the story behind them. The peace of mind that comes from knowing the producers, and contributing to a sustainable society – by choosing SlowCoffee Roastery Direct Sales' Fairtrade coffee, you are taking a step towards connecting with the world and creating a better future.

  • Support producers through fair trade
    We support the stability and improvement of producers' livelihoods by ensuring they receive fair compensation for their labor.
  • Sustainable environmental practices
    We encourage environmentally friendly cultivation methods to protect the Earth's rich natural environment.
  • Guarantee of safety and quality
    Only beans that meet strict standards are delivered to our customers.

Pursuit of High-Quality Specialty Coffee

SlowCoffee Roastery Direct Sales handles specialty coffee, which means it's Fairtrade coffee that has cleared even stricter standards. Specialty coffee refers to extremely high-quality coffee that undergoes thorough quality control at every stage, from cultivation, harvesting, processing, and sorting to roasting and brewing. Its flavor is incredibly rich and complex, possessing diverse characteristics like wine, depending on the origin, variety, and processing method.

Our proud offerings, praised as delicious in reviews, include Yirgacheffe and natural process beans. Yirgacheffe, a specialty coffee from Ethiopia, is characterized by its bright, floral aroma and refreshing citrus acidity. Natural process beans, processed by drying the coffee cherries before refinement, highlight the inherent sweetness and fruity aroma of the beans.

We, with over 20 years of experience, carefully roast high-quality coffee beans selected from around the world, maximizing their rich, inherent flavors. The aroma of freshly roasted beans and the rich taste that fills your mouth are truly a blissful cup. Please enjoy the ultimate freshness and quality that only a direct-sale roastery can provide.

  • Roasting techniques that bring out the beans' unique character
    Our roasting techniques, honed over 20 years, draw out the best flavors of each bean.
  • Diverse flavors of specialty coffee
    We offer a wide range of beans, from fruity acidity to chocolatey richness.
  • Freshly roasted aroma
    Enjoy the fresh aroma and taste right after roasting, exclusive to direct sales.

Solution 2: Achieving the Best Taste at Home – Brewing for Chiba Water and Decaf Options

Even with high-quality coffee beans, the taste can vary significantly depending on how you brew them at home. In particular, Japanese water varies in hardness by region, which can affect coffee flavor. SlowCoffee Roastery Direct Sales provides detailed advice to help customers brew the best coffee at home, along with decaf coffee suited to diverse lifestyles.

Professional Advice for Chiba's Water Quality

Have you ever experienced issues like, When I brew at home, the taste just doesn't come out right, or I sometimes notice an astringent taste? In fact, the water you use could be a major factor. Chiba's tap water, especially in some areas, tends to be hard, and this hardness can affect coffee extraction. Hard water can make it difficult to extract coffee components and sometimes cause astringency or off-flavors.

SlowCoffee Roastery Direct Sales offers free advice on delicious brewing methods tailored to Chiba's water hardness. Our roasting professionals, with over 20 years of experience, will provide specific guidance on water temperature, extraction time, and grind size, customized to your home environment and coffee brewing equipment. For example, when using hard water, setting a slightly lower extraction temperature or grinding the beans coarser can suppress astringency and allow you to brew delicious coffee without compromising the beans' original flavor.

We also offer consultation on coffee brewing equipment for those looking to purchase new gear or improve brewing with existing equipment. We stock a carefully selected range of products, from hand-drip tools to storage containers, to support your optimal coffee life, so even beginners can confidently enjoy the world of specialty coffee. If you're looking to enrich your coffee life around Matsudo and Yahashira, please don't hesitate to consult us.

  • Advice considering water hardness
    We understand Chiba's water quality characteristics and teach specific methods for brewing optimal coffee at home.
  • Free brewing consultation
    Our professionals will carefully share brewing tips tailored to your equipment and preferences.
  • Support for choosing optimal equipment
    Our experts will help you select equipment to enrich your coffee life.

Safe for Pregnant Women: The Rich World of Decaf Coffee

Many people may wish to drink coffee but are concerned about caffeine. Especially for pregnant or breastfeeding women, or those sensitive to caffeine, decaf coffee is an important option. However, some might have the impression that decaf is bland or lacks flavor.

At SlowCoffee Roastery Direct Sales, you needn't worry about that. We offer a rich selection of flavorful decaffeinated coffee beans for everyone who wants to enjoy coffee without caffeine concerns. Our decaf coffee uses carefully selected, high-quality beans that retain their original flavor even through the decaffeination process. In fact, we receive rave reviews from pregnant customers who say, The decaf here is delicious.

Enjoy the deep aroma and rich taste unique to specialty coffee, even without caffeine. Whether it's for a relaxing evening or when you want to reduce caffeine but don't want to give up your coffee time, SlowCoffee Roastery Direct Sales' decaffeinated coffee beans will be a delightful addition to your daily life.

  • Flavorful decaf coffee
    Enjoy the aroma and taste unique to specialty coffee, even without caffeine.
  • Popular with pregnant women
    Enjoy delicious coffee with peace of mind during periods when you're concerned about caffeine.
  • Supports diverse lifestyles
    We offer gentle coffee options that consider your family's and your own health.

Solution 3: A Special Coffee Experience Only Possible at a Direct-Sale Roastery

SlowCoffee Roastery Direct Sales is located in a corner of the Keiyo Distribution Center in Matsudo Shinden, Matsudo City, Chiba Prefecture. This location allows us to offer customers a special coffee experience: encountering the highest freshness and quality of beans, and discovering that special cup tailored to each customer's preferences.

Discovering Ultimate Freshness and Quality in Matsudo

One of the most crucial factors influencing coffee taste is freshness. Beans begin to change flavor gradually from the moment they are roasted. At SlowCoffee Roastery Direct Sales, we directly sell freshly roasted beans because we want our customers to always enjoy coffee in its best state. Since the beans come directly from the roastery to the customer, you can fully enjoy their original aroma and flavor in a much shorter time than through general distribution channels.

At the store, tasting is available so customers can choose beans with their five senses. By actually checking the aroma and tasting the coffee, you're sure to find that thrilling moment of saying, This is my favorite cup! And if you're unsure what to choose, our experienced staff will carefully listen to your preferences and lifestyle, then suggest the perfect beans from our coffee bean bulk sales Matsudo lineup. The aroma of coffee wafting around the roastery is truly a blissful space. Please come and savor this special experience that can only be found here.

  • Providing freshly roasted beans
    Achieving ultimate freshness and aroma, possible only through direct sales.
  • Sensory tasting experience
    Taste it for yourself to find your favorite cup.
  • Attentive support from expert staff
    We address your questions from bean selection to brewing methods.

Finding Your Own Special

SlowCoffee Roastery Direct Sales also offers a coffee bean bulk sales Matsudo service, allowing customers to purchase just the amount they need. This is very popular with those who want to try various types of beans or always keep fresh beans in stock, as you can buy in small quantities. Once you find your favorite beans, you can enjoy the best coffee at home anytime by purchasing them regularly through bulk sales.

Our coffee beans are also highly appreciated as gifts for loved ones. High-quality specialty coffee makes an ideal gift to express gratitude. For those looking for coffee bean gifts Matsudo, we support you in choosing beans tailored to the recipient's preferences and suggest heartwarming gifts. They can be used for various occasions, such as birthdays, anniversaries, or small tokens of appreciation.

We also have an online store, allowing customers from afar or those unable to visit during business hours to purchase our special coffee beans. We offer coffee bean mail order nationwide delivery, so you can have SlowCoffee Roastery Direct Sales' special cup delivered to your home anywhere in Japan. Furthermore, we offer a regular subscription service where you receive carefully selected specialty coffee beans every month, ensuring fresh and delicious coffee always arrives at your doorstep.

  • Bulk sales: buy just the amount you need
    The ability to try small quantities makes it easy to find your favorite beans.
  • Support for memorable gift selection
    We suggest delightful coffee bean gifts for your loved ones.
  • Online store available nationwide
    Customers from afar can easily purchase our specialty coffee.

Practical Steps: Upgrade Your Coffee Life by Visiting SlowCoffee Roastery Direct Sales

Here are the concrete steps to enrich your coffee life with SlowCoffee Roastery Direct Sales. From visiting the store to enjoying coffee at home and continuous usage, we will explain in detail how customers can confidently enjoy the world of specialty coffee.

From Visiting the Store to Enjoying at Home

  1. Check SlowCoffee Roastery Direct Sales' access and business hours
    Our store is located at 6-2-24 Matsudo Shinden, Keiyo Distribution Center, Matsudo City, Chiba Prefecture. Business hours are Monday to Sunday, daily from 10:00 to 15:30. For customers arriving by car, there is parking available within the Keiyo Distribution Center, so you can come with peace of mind. We accept credit cards, cash, PayPay, and public transport IC cards. It's advisable to check our latest information on social media like Instagram and Facebook before your visit.
  2. In-store experience: Tasting, consultation, and bean selection
    When you visit, please feel free to ask for a tasting. You can taste freshly brewed coffee and discover your preferred flavors. Coffee beginners are also very welcome. Our roasters, with over 20 years of experience, will listen to your preferences, such as what kind of coffee you like and when you want to drink it, and suggest the optimal coffee beans. We also offer free advice on delicious brewing methods tailored to your home's water hardness and your equipment, so please feel free to ask any small questions.
  3. Preparation at home and brewing practice
    After taking home the special beans selected at SlowCoffee Roastery Direct Sales, it's time for your coffee break at home. The beans are prepared freshly roasted, so we recommend storing them in an airtight container in a cool, dark place and consuming them as soon as possible. Enjoy the process of finding your best taste by adjusting water temperature, extraction time, and grind size, referring to the advice you received at our store. Brew a cup that soothes your mind and body at the start of your day, during a break, or for a relaxing moment after a meal.
  4. Utilize the online store and subscription service
    For customers who live far away or are too busy to visit during business hours, SlowCoffee Roastery Direct Sales also offers coffee bean mail order nationwide delivery through our online store. You can easily purchase our high-quality coffee beans from our website. We also have a monthly subscription service where you receive fresh specialty coffee beans. Available from 2,500 yen per month, you can always enjoy freshly roasted, delicious coffee at home. You might also receive seasonal or recommended beans, making new coffee discoveries another pleasure.

Checklist for a Richer Coffee Life

To brew the best cup at home, check the following points. SlowCoffee Roastery Direct Sales provides specific support for these questions and challenges.

  • About water: Are you aware of your tap water's hardness?
    Understanding Chiba's water quality characteristics and trying brewing methods suited to it will significantly improve your coffee's taste.
  • About equipment: Are you choosing equipment suitable for your brewing method?
    Each type of equipment—hand drip, French press, coffee maker—has its own characteristics. Choosing the optimal equipment will result in a more delicious brew.
  • Bean freshness: Are you choosing freshly roasted beans?
    The time elapsed after roasting greatly influences coffee flavor. Purchasing from a direct-sale roastery ensures maximum freshness.
  • Brewing method: Have you tried expert advice?
    Professional advice can reveal brewing points you might not notice on your own. Please take advantage of our free advice.
  • Ethical consumption: Are you choosing Fairtrade coffee?
    Choosing coffee that considers producers and the environment deepens the joy of your cup and contributes to society.

Conclusion: Make Your Daily Coffee Special with SlowCoffee Roastery Direct Sales

SlowCoffee Roastery Direct Sales aims not just to sell coffee beans, but to enrich our customers' coffee lives. As a roastery specializing in Fairtrade coffee and organic varieties with over 20 years of experience, we assist in transforming your home coffee time into something exceptional with high-quality specialty coffee and warm, personalized hospitality.

Choosing Fairtrade coffee that considers the environment and producers is also about recognizing the impact our daily choices have on the world. And through SlowCoffee Roastery Direct Sales' unique commitment and services—such as freshly roasted beans, brewing advice tailored to Chiba's water hardness, and popular decaf coffee for pregnant individuals—customers can confidently enjoy the best coffee experience.

From bulk sales and tastings at our Matsudo Shinden store to coffee bean mail order nationwide delivery and subscription services, we can deliver our coffee to any customer. For yourself, or as a coffee bean gift Matsudo for a loved one, please try SlowCoffee Roastery Direct Sales' special cup. Our mission is to spread the culture of enjoying rich coffee moments in daily life, and we sincerely look forward to your visit.

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coffee in Matsudo, Chiba

A fair-trade, organic coffee roastery in Matsudo-Shinden, Chiba — for everyone in Matsudo, Yabashira, Tokiwadaira and beyond who wants real coffee at home.

MATSUDO-SHINDEN

Located in a corner of Keiyo Distribution Center in Matsudo-Shinden, easy to reach by car from Yabashira, Tokiwadaira and Goko. A coffee roastery for daily life in Matsudo.

CHIBA WATER × COFFEE

Enjoy in-store tasting and buy beans by the gram. Taste first, then choose the beans that suit you — ask us about roast level and grind, too.

FAIR TRADE · ORGANIC

Since 2000 we have handled only fair-trade, organic beans, roasted in-house. Looking for organic or decaf coffee in Matsudo, or coffee beans as a gift? In-store or via our online store, we ship freshly-roasted beans nationwide.

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Start with a trial set.For regulars, a subscription that delivers freshly-roasted beans.

Order from our online store for nationwide shipping, or ask in-store and we'll suggest beans to match your taste.

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Several single origins and blends in small batches — perfect for first-timers.

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Freshly roasted, on schedule

Have fresh beans delivered on your cycle so you never run out. Ask us for details.

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Gift

Coffee as a thoughtful gift

Fair-trade, organic beans make a meaningful gift. We help you choose.

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Access & Contact

Our direct-sales roastery in Matsudo-Shinden lets you choose freshly-roasted beans on the spot. Free in-store tastings and bean-selection advice are always available. Please drop by.

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SlowCoffee Roastery (direct sales)
Address
Keiyo Distribution Centre 6-2, 24 Matsudo-shinden, Matsudo, Chiba 270-2241
Hours
Mon–Sat 10:00–15:30We sometimes have irregular closures — please check our Instagram schedule.
Area
Matsudo City / Nationwide via online store
Access
Shinkeisei Line area. Easy by car from Yabashira, Tokiwadaira and Goko.
Parking
Parking available within the Keiyo Distribution Center.