READYFOR
DonationReward
Japan's first crowdfunding service — the home of social, medical and academic causes.
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At a glance
- Platform fee
- ~12% + payment (plan-dependent)
- Funding model
- All-or-Nothing / All-in
- Founded
- 2011
What it is
Launched in 2011, READYFOR was the first crowdfunding service in Japan. It specialises in social good: medical research, education, disaster relief, NPOs, cultural preservation and academic projects, offering both reward and donation models.
Why creators choose it
A mission-aligned audience and dedicated curators (including a hands-on “curator plan”) make it the natural home for causes that need trust more than a flashy product page. Donation-type projects can offer tax-deductible receipts where eligible.
Good to know
It is less suited to consumer-gadget launches; its strength is purpose, not retail.
Best for
- NPOs, medical & academic projects
- Disaster relief and social causes
- Donation campaigns needing trust