Hakusan City, Ishikawa Prefecture and Satofull Begin Accepting Donations for National Solar RC Car Contest in Hakusan to Foster High School Students' Interest in Science and Creativity
Hakusan City, Ishikawa Prefecture, and Satofull, a Furusato Nozei portal site operator, have started accepting donations through Furusato Nozei for the 'National Solar RC Car Contest in Hakusan,' aimed at nurturing high school students' interest in science and creativity. This initiative seeks to promote regional revitalization and foster the next generation.
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Hakusan City, Ishikawa Prefecture, and Satofull Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and CEO: Hiroaki Fujii), which operates the Furusato Nozei portal site 'Satofull,' have begun accepting donations for the 'National Solar RC Car Contest in Hakusan: Racing Towards the Future with Solar Power!' through 'Satofull Cloudfunding' starting May 7, 2026.
Please refer to the project page for details.
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'Satofull Cloudfunding' is a crowdfunding-style Furusato Nozei site that utilizes the Furusato Nozei system to raise donations for specific projects. Donors can select a donation recipient based on the specific use of funds on 'Satofull Cloudfunding,' post messages of support to local governments, and check the total amount of donations collected at any time.
■ Project Overview
Project Name: National Solar RC Car Contest in Hakusan: Racing Towards the Future with Solar Power!
Target Donation Amount: 2,800,000 JPY
Acceptance Period: May 7, 2026 – August 6, 2026
URL: https://www.satofull.jp/projects/business_detail.php?crowdfunding_id=703
* The acceptance period and target amount are subject to change.
■ Message from Hakusan City, Ishikawa Prefecture
Hakusan City positions this contest as a valuable learning opportunity to foster high school students' interest in science and creativity.
The experience of building solar-powered RC cars and collaborating with peers to take on challenges not only cultivates creativity and teamwork but also generates a sense of accomplishment and confidence.
Furthermore, holding the contest will contribute to the revitalization of the Hakusan Ichirino area, providing many people with an opportunity to experience the charm of the region.
We sincerely ask for your warm support to empower the challenges of high school students who will lead the future and to preserve the vitality of our region.
■ About the Initiatives of Satofull Co., Ltd. and CAMPFIRE Co., Ltd.
Satofull Co., Ltd. and CAMPFIRE Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Makoto Nakajima), which operates 'CAMPFIRE,' have formed a business alliance. Both sites accept donations for local government crowdfunding projects utilizing the Furusato Nozei system, and they also collaborate to provide project planning advice and article creation support to local governments. Donations for this project can also be made through 'CAMPFIRE.'
Satofull Co., Ltd. will continue to promote regional revitalization by working closely with local producers and local governments through various initiatives.
■ About Satofull Co., Ltd.
Satofull Co., Ltd. promotes regional revitalization through Furusato Nozei (donations to local governments). With the concept of 'filling hometowns with energy, a Furusato Nozei portal site where hometown charms are fully gathered,' it provides services for donors to select local governments and return gifts, apply for donations, and make payments on 'Satofull.' For local governments, it offers a comprehensive service that handles necessary operations for Furusato Nozei management, such as soliciting and accepting donations, collecting funds, and managing inventory and delivery of return gifts. It also operates 'Furusato Kozuchi,' a regional information site that features initiatives for regional revitalization utilizing Furusato Nozei.
■ About CAMPFIRE Co., Ltd.
CAMPFIRE Co., Ltd. aims to 'democratize fundraising' to meet all financing needs, supporting various challenges by individuals, creators, companies, NPOs, universities, and local governments. We aim to create a CAMPFIRE economic zone where money flows smoothly for as many people and as little as one yen. Please see here for details.
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● Company names and product/service names mentioned in this press release are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective companies.
● The content, products, specifications, contact information, and other information described in this press release are current as of the announcement date. This information is subject to change without notice.
Please refer to the project page for details.
■ Image
'Satofull Cloudfunding' is a crowdfunding-style Furusato Nozei site that utilizes the Furusato Nozei system to raise donations for specific projects. Donors can select a donation recipient based on the specific use of funds on 'Satofull Cloudfunding,' post messages of support to local governments, and check the total amount of donations collected at any time.
■ Project Overview
Project Name: National Solar RC Car Contest in Hakusan: Racing Towards the Future with Solar Power!
Target Donation Amount: 2,800,000 JPY
Acceptance Period: May 7, 2026 – August 6, 2026
URL: https://www.satofull.jp/projects/business_detail.php?crowdfunding_id=703
* The acceptance period and target amount are subject to change.
■ Message from Hakusan City, Ishikawa Prefecture
Hakusan City positions this contest as a valuable learning opportunity to foster high school students' interest in science and creativity.
The experience of building solar-powered RC cars and collaborating with peers to take on challenges not only cultivates creativity and teamwork but also generates a sense of accomplishment and confidence.
Furthermore, holding the contest will contribute to the revitalization of the Hakusan Ichirino area, providing many people with an opportunity to experience the charm of the region.
We sincerely ask for your warm support to empower the challenges of high school students who will lead the future and to preserve the vitality of our region.
■ About the Initiatives of Satofull Co., Ltd. and CAMPFIRE Co., Ltd.
Satofull Co., Ltd. and CAMPFIRE Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Makoto Nakajima), which operates 'CAMPFIRE,' have formed a business alliance. Both sites accept donations for local government crowdfunding projects utilizing the Furusato Nozei system, and they also collaborate to provide project planning advice and article creation support to local governments. Donations for this project can also be made through 'CAMPFIRE.'
Satofull Co., Ltd. will continue to promote regional revitalization by working closely with local producers and local governments through various initiatives.
■ About Satofull Co., Ltd.
Satofull Co., Ltd. promotes regional revitalization through Furusato Nozei (donations to local governments). With the concept of 'filling hometowns with energy, a Furusato Nozei portal site where hometown charms are fully gathered,' it provides services for donors to select local governments and return gifts, apply for donations, and make payments on 'Satofull.' For local governments, it offers a comprehensive service that handles necessary operations for Furusato Nozei management, such as soliciting and accepting donations, collecting funds, and managing inventory and delivery of return gifts. It also operates 'Furusato Kozuchi,' a regional information site that features initiatives for regional revitalization utilizing Furusato Nozei.
■ About CAMPFIRE Co., Ltd.
CAMPFIRE Co., Ltd. aims to 'democratize fundraising' to meet all financing needs, supporting various challenges by individuals, creators, companies, NPOs, universities, and local governments. We aim to create a CAMPFIRE economic zone where money flows smoothly for as many people and as little as one yen. Please see here for details.
End of document
● Company names and product/service names mentioned in this press release are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective companies.
● The content, products, specifications, contact information, and other information described in this press release are current as of the announcement date. This information is subject to change without notice.