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CAMPFIRE Launches Its First Graduate Recruitment

CAMPFIRE, the operator of Japan's largest crowdfunding platform, has announced a significant milestone: its very first graduate recruitment initiative targeting students who will join the company in April 2027. This project includes an engaging internship program set to take place in the picturesque Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture for four days in August 2026.

Purpose Behind the Graduate Recruitment

In January 2026, CAMPFIRE redefined its mission to "circulate all kinds of value from a starting point of empathy." This change signifies a broader focus beyond merely supporting fundraising through crowdfunding. The company aims to facilitate a multifaceted value creation process involving community building, trust, and empathy. This strategic shift has led CAMPFIRE to initiate its inaugural graduate recruitment, setting the foundation for organizational development in alignment with its long-term vision for the next 5 to 10 years.

Why Noto Region for the Internship?

CAMPFIRE has been actively involved in supporting recovery efforts in the Noto Peninsula following the earthquake that struck in January 2024. The company has launched various crowdfunding projects aimed at disaster recovery and has fostered strong collaborations within the community through initiatives such as staff relocation and volunteer activities.

The upcoming internship will provide participants the unique opportunity to interact with previous crowdfunding project owners. Interns will engage directly in discussions, exploring post-funding developments and identifying core challenges faced by the region. By collecting insights through field research, interns will devise supportive strategies that will be presented to local stakeholders and company executives. The immersive experience over these four days aims to deepen understanding of CAMPFIRE's business philosophy and operations through active communication with project owners and community partners.

Internship Details

• - Date: August 25 (Tuesday) - August 28 (Friday), 2026
• - Location: Noto Region, Ishikawa Prefecture
• - Key Activities:

- Dialogue with project owners
- Lectures from local partners and government
- Proposal of supportive measures

• - Costs: Accommodation and travel expenses will be covered by CAMPFIRE.

For more information on the internship, you can visit the official CAMPFIRE job page.

Future Outlook

Since 2023, CAMPFIRE has implemented a fully remote work system known as "CAMPFIRE Everywhere," allowing employees to work from various regions across Japan. The initiative in the Noto region marks the beginning of a process aimed at continuously nurturing and recruiting talent that contributes to regional revitalization throughout the country.

About CAMPFIRE

CAMPFIRE operates Japan's largest crowdfunding platform, embracing the mission of "circulating all kinds of value from a starting point of empathy." It serves individuals, creators, corporations, NGOs, schools, and local governments.

• - Company Name: CAMPFIRE Inc.
• - CEO: Makoto Nakashima
• - Location: 18-8 Sarugakucho, Shibuya, Tokyo
• - Establishment Date: January 14, 2011
• - Capital: 7,394,350,000 JPY (as of January 2026)
• - Website: CAMPFIRE
• - Business: Planning, development, and operation of crowdfunding services.