What is the purpose of the partnership between TRIES and CAMPFIRE?

The purpose is to address the biggest barriers for Japanese soccer players challenging abroad, namely language skills and costs, through English coaching and crowdfunding, thereby accelerating the globalization of Japanese soccer.

What kind of support is provided in this project?

Players launch projects on CAMPFIRE to recruit supporters. The collected funds are used for a one-year customized English learning plan with TRIES, including coaching by Japanese consultants and lessons with native instructors.

Who are the target soccer players?

The target players are from J1, J2, J3, and youth levels. The program particularly provides the shortest path to success abroad for players with financial constraints.

What players has TRIES supported so far?

TRIES has supported many professional soccer players, including Yuta Nakayama, Yuki Sugasawa, Daichi Hara, Ryotaro Shoku, Kumiko Yokoyama, Kohei Tani, and Daniel Schmidt.

How can fans participate in the project?

Fans can support players through CAMPFIRE and follow their progress in improving English skills via the players' social media, cheering them on.

Fans can directly support soccer players' overseas challenges! English coaching school TORAIZ signs partnership with Japan's largest crowdfunding platform

Published May 22, 2026 11:00 PM ・ Updated Jun 14, 2026 9:13 AM ・ 4 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

TORAIZ Inc. and CAMPFIRE Inc. have formed a partnership to launch a crowdfunding-based project supporting English language learning for soccer players. This initiative aims to remove language and financial barriers for athletes aspiring to compete abroad and support the globalization of the Japanese soccer industry.

TORAIZ Inc., operator of the English coaching school 'TORAIZ', has entered into a partnership agreement with CAMPFIRE Inc. under their partnership program.

Through this, the initiative aims to support the improvement of English skills for Japanese soccer players. Under the corporate philosophy of 'Opening possibilities for people and organizations through learning,' TORAIZ aims to help as many players as possible take on global challenges.

Background of the Partnership TORAIZ has previously provided English learning programs free of charge to help Japanese soccer players overcome language barriers. Based on this experience, the company is convinced that improving English skills, combined with the athlete's own communication, deepens bonds with supporters. To accelerate this effort, TORAIZ is launching a 'crowdfunding-type support project' where players and fans work together toward global success.

<Pressing Issues> Players frequently face isolation due to communication issues after overseas transfers and missed opportunities due to a lack of tactical understanding. Furthermore, tuition fees and travel preparation costs represent a significant burden for J2, J3, and youth-generation players.

<Content of the Partnership> 1. 'Fan-participatory' overseas challenge project: Players launch projects on CAMPFIRE to raise funds for coaching. 2. Acquiring 'competitive English skills' in as little as one year: Reaching players facing financial constraints. 3. Documenting 'English x Sports': Promoting the image of players working hard to learn, disseminating it as content that garners support.

TORAIZ is currently recruiting soccer players who wish to take on the challenge of crowdfunding.

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Source: PR TIMES
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Products / services: TORAIZ / CAMPFIRE

Fans can directly support soccer players' overseas challenges! English coaching school TORAIZ signs partnership with Japan's largest crowdfunding platform

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