Asia Pacific May 18, 2021
Singapore bloggers turn to crowdfunding to pay defamation bills
by Philip Heijmans
Blogs provide an avenue for government criticism in a country that ranks among the worst in the world for press freedom.
Food & Drink May 1, 2021
by Joan Bailey
With the purchase of a book written by and about their favorite restaurants, foodies can support local establishments and learn more about the people behind them.
National Mar 7, 2021
3/11 groups turn to crowdfunding to pass on lessons of disasters
Civic groups that are working to pass on experiences and memories of the disaster are looking for new ways to cover expenses for their activities.
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.
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.
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
Patrons of Minamichita Beach Land will be sent exclusive videos and information as a thanks for pledging a monthly sum.
Business Sep 1, 2020
Industries from cinema to farming have been adopting new measures of raising money during the pandemic.
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?
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.
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.
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.