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Virus-hit aquarium taps crowdfunding to feed record-setting shoal of jellyfish

National Feb 4, 2021

Virus-hit aquarium taps crowdfunding to feed record-setting shoal of jellyfish

The sharp decline in visitors due to the pandemic has left the aquarium in Yamagata Prefecture tight on funds to purchase plankton needed to feed its collection.

Museum and train line seek crowdfunding cash to wrap train in art

National Nov 5, 2020

Museum and train line seek crowdfunding cash to wrap train in art

Under the crowdfunding scheme organizers aim to collect at least ¥2.5 million ($24,000) by Dec. 18 to fund the work on the Ibara Railway.

NPO Animator Supporters seeks to ensure anime talent get their fair share

Film Nov 5, 2020

NPO Animator Supporters seeks to ensure anime talent get their fair share

by Matt Schley

After seeing his friends struggle in the anime industry, founder Jun Sugawara opened a dorm for rookie animators and started crowdfunding projects to provide fair wages.

National Oct 8, 2020

Aichi aquarium starts supporters project amid pandemic

Patrons of Minamichita Beach Land will be sent exclusive videos and information as a thanks for pledging a monthly sum.

Japan's virus-hit businesses seek solutions in crowdfunding

Business Sep 1, 2020

Japan's virus-hit businesses seek solutions in crowdfunding

Industries from cinema to farming have been adopting new measures of raising money during the pandemic.

Simultaneous fireworks shows to be launched across Japan ... sometime

National Jun 1, 2020

Simultaneous fireworks shows to be launched across Japan ... sometime

Akita Prefecture group has initiated a project for nationwide synchronized fireworks demonstrations this summer to uplift the public and support the pyrotechnics industry.

Crowdfunding projects help virus-hit businesses in Japan

Business / Corporate May 25, 2020

Crowdfunding projects help virus-hit businesses in Japan

Fundraisers in crowdfunding plans often provide donors with meal discount tickets and premium accommodation vouchers.

Crowdfunding campaigns offer hope to ailing firms facing COVID-19 insolvency

National / Media | Japan Pulse May 23, 2020

Crowdfunding campaigns offer hope to ailing firms facing COVID-19 insolvency

by Patrick St. Michel

Communities rally behind their favorite establishments, but can they save them all?

Kazuhiro Soda shows how streaming could help save cinema with online release of 'Zero'

Film May 14, 2020

Kazuhiro Soda shows how streaming could help save cinema with online release of 'Zero'

by James Hadfield

With COVID-19 having hit Japan's independent film industry hard, filmmakers such as Kazuhiro Soda are looking for new ways to reach their audiences.

Live music needs structural change to survive COVID-19

Music | Sound Off May 8, 2020

Live music needs structural change to survive COVID-19

by Patrick St. Michel

With footfall having dropped dramatically at Japan's live music venues, many are turning to crowdfunding. But whether this will help mid-sized spaces remains to be seen.

Japan's chambers of commerce get creative in helping local businesses weather pandemic

Business May 5, 2020

Japan's chambers of commerce get creative in helping local businesses weather pandemic

Regional chambers of commerce and industry around Japan are coming up with creative ways to help local businesses struggling to survive the coronavirus pandemic. The Sapporo Chamber of Commerce and Industry launched a website in early March to showcase local delicacies such as cheese, sweets ...

Independent cinema campaign meets donation goal

Film Apr 30, 2020

Independent cinema campaign meets donation goal

by Mark Schilling

A crowdfunding campaign to save art houses reaches its donation goal as Japan's film industry grapples with the effects of the COVID-19 outbreak.

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