It's been 4 years since I founded YAMAGA BASE Inc., 3 years since I bought my closed-down old school "Chida Elementary," and 2 years since YAMAGA BASE opened.
I thought I knew it wouldn't be easy. But it was harder than I imagined.
There were so many things I never saw coming.
I kept trying to make it work on my own — but I was being self-absorbed.
And then I hit my limit.
So from here, I want to draw the rest of this together, with everyone.
Honestly, money is tight too. That's why I decided to run a crowdfunding campaign.
But existing platforms charge high fees, can’t take casual support like ¥100, take ages to approve, and are often Japanese-only.
So I decided to build the crowdfunding site itself, from scratch.
Built with Claude — so, "Claude-funding." …I'll see myself out.
But here too, I almost made it all about me again.
What theme? What rewards? I really want to hear what you think.
And if you’d support us, lend a hand, or share it — that would truly make me happy. 👇
The main crowdfunding site is targeted to launch in mid-August 2026.
Top images for the new site we'll build. Tap the one you like = vote. (1 vote per device · results are for reference, thank you!) Tap an image to enlarge.
We're collecting reward ideas for YAMAGA BASE. What rewards would make you happy? Tell us.
Thank you to everyone who wants to support us before the main site launches. We’ll add your name to our digital wall of supporters. If you’d like, we’ll send you early access to the main site. Funds received go toward running YAMAGA BASE.
You can also stay involved as a Facility Member (24/7 coworking & gym at member rates) or a Community Member (take on new challenges with peers). Sign up on the official site. *The community is run primarily in Japanese.
"Money's tough, but I can help" — that means a lot. Depending on the role, numbers/experience/location matter, so we may not meet every request. Please start with an entry.
We'll post updates on this project and goings-on at YAMAGA BASE. Feel free to comment or ask questions.
YAMAGA BASE links and links from our representative, Nakahara, all in one place.
📷Instagram @yamagabase★ Follow here for the latestSharing is the most powerful support. One tap brings this project to someone who has not met us yet.
YAMAGA BASE ── carrying a 143-year school into its next 143 years, together.