GIVING BAG PARTNERS WITH SECTION L IN TOKYO, JAPAN
Giving Bag is proud to partner with Section L Hotels, supporting six thoughtfully designed properties across Tokyo:
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Section L Kuramae
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Section L Ueno-Hirokoji
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Section L Yushima
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Section L Tsukiji
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Section L Hamamatsucho
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Section L Shimbashi West
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Together, we are creating a guest experience that blends design, sustainability, and meaningful local impact in a way that feels natural to both the traveler and the community.
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Since 2014, Giving Bag has partnered with independent and design-led hotels around the world to help reduce waste and redirect gently used items to local nonprofit organizations. Our program is built to be simple, operationally light, and aligned with modern hospitality values, allowing hotels to offer guests a tangible way to give back during their stay.​
WHAT SHOULD I DONATE?
Once at a participating Section L property, simply place gently used clothing, shoes, or books into Giving Bag. Other items we've seen donated are belts, hats, and neck ties. At the moment, we cannot accept money or food as donations.
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?
Upon checkout, your items will be collected from the room's Giving Bag and organized for donation to a local charity. Items will be inspected before donation to make sure they are in usable condition to be donated.
HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT 📷
During your stay, take a picture and tag @StaySection_L and @givingbag. You can also use #givingbag along with your @ tags.
Some of the charities being supported by Section L
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ReShare Store Tokyo - The ReShare Store builds on the long-standing Salvation Army “bazaar” concept in Tokyo, where donated items are collected, sorted, and sold to support social welfare efforts. The Salvation Army runs these bazaar activities to offer affordable goods and to promote reuse rather than disposal.
At Section L Hotels, Giving Bag invites guests to participate in a small but meaningful act of generosity by donating items they no longer need at the end of their stay. These items are then delivered to local charity partners, creating a positive connection between travelers and the neighborhoods they visit.
This partnership reflects Section L’s commitment to intentional design, conscious travel, and community connection. By integrating Giving Bag into the guest journey, Section L Hotels offers an elevated experience that extends beyond the room and into the city itself.
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We look forward to continuing our collaboration and building long-term impact together across the Section L portfolio.
How do Section L and Giving Bag join forces ?
At Section L Hotels, every stay includes a simple and meaningful opportunity to give back. A Giving Bag is placed in each room, inviting guests to donate gently used items such as clothing, books, or shoes during their stay. At checkout, these items are collected and delivered to local nonprofit organizations, creating a direct connection between travelers and the surrounding community.
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Through this partnership, Section L Hotels offers guests an easy way to participate in an initiative that reduces waste while supporting local social impact. What might otherwise be left behind or discarded is instead redirected to organizations that can put these items to meaningful use.
Section L Hotels and Giving Bag are aligned in a shared vision of thoughtful hospitality. Together, we believe travel can be both intentional and responsible, blending comfort, design, and sustainability without compromising the guest experience. This collaboration reflects a commitment to reducing waste, strengthening community ties, and integrating eco-conscious practices into everyday travel.
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With Giving Bag, Section L Hotels reimagines hospitality as an experience that extends beyond the room. Guests are invited to take part in something meaningful while enjoying a stay rooted in design, simplicity, and purpose.