Crowdfunding Challenge to Erect a Statue of Ryoun Takamatsu, Pioneer of Modern Medical Care
The Takamatsu Ryoun Statue Construction Executive Committee has launched a 15 million yen crowdfunding campaign to honor the doctor who pioneered humanitarian medicine in Japan.
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Ryoun Takamatsu, born in Koimeshi, Ogori City, was a physician who embodied the spirit of medicine and philanthropy in modern Japan. He served as a doctor for the Shogunate forces during the Hakodate War, where he treated the wounded regardless of whether they were friends or enemies. He is considered a pioneer of modern rescue services, having established medical schools and hospitals.
To pass down the aspirations and spirit of Ryoun Takamatsu, who laid the foundation for medical welfare, the Ryoun Takamatsu Statue Construction Executive Committee was formed on April 23, 2025. The committee is now undertaking its first crowdfunding challenge with a target of 15 million yen, intended for the statue's production cost (10.6 million yen) and the pedestal (5 million yen).
[Crowdfunding Details]
Site: READYFOR
Project Name: Ryoun Takamatsu, who laid the foundation for medical welfare. We want to erect a statue to convey his spirit.
Organizer: Ryoun Takamatsu Statue Construction Executive Committee
Target Amount: 15,000,000 JPY
Period: April 13, 2026 (Mon) to June 10, 2026 (Wed), 11:00 PM [59 days]
[Reward Tiers]
- 3,000 JPY: Pure Support Course (Thank you email)
- 5,000 JPY: Postcard (Letter of thanks, postcard)
- 10,000 JPY: Booklet + Name inclusion in the commemorative magazine
- 20,000 JPY: Booklet + Name inclusion + Choice of local specialty products
- 100,000 JPY: Booklet + Name inclusion + 3 sets of local specialty products
- 300,000 JPY: 35cm 3D replica of the Ryoun Takamatsu statue
[Statue Image]
- Size: 1 statue of Ryoun Takamatsu (Pedestal approx. 1m, Statue approx. 2m)
- Location: In front of Ogori Station (Planned)
- Completion: December 2026 (To be donated to Ogori City upon completion)
To pass down the aspirations and spirit of Ryoun Takamatsu, who laid the foundation for medical welfare, the Ryoun Takamatsu Statue Construction Executive Committee was formed on April 23, 2025. The committee is now undertaking its first crowdfunding challenge with a target of 15 million yen, intended for the statue's production cost (10.6 million yen) and the pedestal (5 million yen).
[Crowdfunding Details]
Site: READYFOR
Project Name: Ryoun Takamatsu, who laid the foundation for medical welfare. We want to erect a statue to convey his spirit.
Organizer: Ryoun Takamatsu Statue Construction Executive Committee
Target Amount: 15,000,000 JPY
Period: April 13, 2026 (Mon) to June 10, 2026 (Wed), 11:00 PM [59 days]
[Reward Tiers]
- 3,000 JPY: Pure Support Course (Thank you email)
- 5,000 JPY: Postcard (Letter of thanks, postcard)
- 10,000 JPY: Booklet + Name inclusion in the commemorative magazine
- 20,000 JPY: Booklet + Name inclusion + Choice of local specialty products
- 100,000 JPY: Booklet + Name inclusion + 3 sets of local specialty products
- 300,000 JPY: 35cm 3D replica of the Ryoun Takamatsu statue
[Statue Image]
- Size: 1 statue of Ryoun Takamatsu (Pedestal approx. 1m, Statue approx. 2m)
- Location: In front of Ogori Station (Planned)
- Completion: December 2026 (To be donated to Ogori City upon completion)