About the editorial desk

KAKEHASHI Editorial

KAKEHASHI Editorial
  • Japan-based editorial team
  • Primary sources, cited
  • Variable facts dated

The KAKEHASHI editorial desk. We work from primary sources and date every claim that can change.

How KAKEHASHI works

  • Independent: we host no campaigns and take no fees.
  • Sourced: figures and records come from primary sources, always cited.
  • Cross-platform: we compare across CAMPFIRE, Makuake, READYFOR and more.
  • Our role: you can't pledge here — we point you to the official platform.

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From the desk

Crowdfunding Platform Fees in Japan: A Neutral Comparison (as of July 2026)

Crowdfunding platform fees in Japan vary by funding type and platform. Reward-type fees run roughly 10–20%: CAMPFIRE charges 12% + 5% payment (pre-tax, ~17% effective), Makuake 20% (pre-tax, payment included), READYFOR's Basic plan 14%, kibidango 15% (revised July 2025), and For Good 0% for creators (backer-borne instead). The standard municipality-side rate for GCF is 10% (checked against each platform's official pages on July 9, 2026).

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