In Japan, About 450 Schools Close Annually. A Woodworking Company Takes on a School Revitalization Project, Raising 5.34 Million Yen Through Its Own Crowdfunding, Officially Launching the Revival of the Former Zaijo Upper Elementary School
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Nakayoshi Library Co., Ltd., a woodworking manufacturer based in Kochi Prefecture, has successfully raised 5.34 million yen through its in-house crowdfunding campaign for the revitalization of the former Zaijo Upper Elementary School in Sanuki City, Kagawa Prefecture. Having achieved its funding goal, renovation work will begin in July 2026.
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- Q: What is the Zaijo Upper Elementary School revitalization project?
- A: A project to transform the abandoned school into a woodworking hub and community space for children, locals, and tourists.
- Q: Why is a woodworking company reviving a school?
- A: Schools symbolize communities and hold memories. We want to preserve them as living spaces that reconnect people.
- Q: Was the crowdfunding goal achieved?
- A: Yes, the 5 million yen goal was exceeded, with 5.34 million yen raised from 96 supporters.