Cafe & Inbound Store
Crowd Funding
IN KYOTO
※ Design may differ from the finished product ※
Hello everyone, I'm Ray from Ray's Lighthouse/Konichiwa My Dude. First of all, thank you for visiting this page. I have decided to establish a café + inbound office in Kyoto. The first floor will feature a café and bar, offering a small selection of food with a focus on onigiri (rice balls). The second floor will house Ray’s Lighthouse’s inbound office, providing services such as street snap photography, translation support, and Japanese language lessons. Additionally, we will be launching the Konichiwa My Dude apparel line, offering exclusive products that will only be available in-store.
Features
Inbound Office
Our core services will include street snap photography, translation support, and Japanese language lessons. Currently, we primarily operate online, but we believe that having a physical store will allow us to welcome even more customers. We also plan to sell Konichiwa My Dude apparel, along with books and picture books. We are committed to delivering exceptional inbound services and will strive to create a truly outstanding experience for all our visitors.
cafe& Bar
The first floor will serve as a café space with the concept of creating a place that connects Japanese people and foreigners. In addition to drinks, we are planning a menu centered around onigiri (rice balls). If we are able to secure a large enough property, we’d love to include a collection of Japanese and English manga for guests to enjoy. However, please note that if the budget is limited, we may not be able to provide the manga collection.
My Goal is $200,000
The funds will be used entirely for store operations, including property acquisition, renovation costs, and setting up the café.
Ray's Lighthouse
Return
Please choose one plan per person. Returns will be sent in order as soon as they are ready.
1 ($5): Thank You Mail 📩
We will send you a thank-you email with all our hearts.
2 ($50×1): In Person Japanese Lesson
We offer a one-hour private lesson tailored to your needs. No materials are required; we will provide all necessary resources. As an experienced instructor, I will guide you carefully through the lesson. Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced learner, everyone is welcome to join!
3 ($100): Completely Donation
This is a completely donation-based plan. Your support is greatly appreciated.
5 ($100×1): Street Snap Photo 📸
This is a one-hour ticket for a street snapshot session set against the beautiful backdrop of Kyoto's streets. You can also wear a rented kimono for the shoot (please arrange the rental on your own). Capture memorable moments and print your photos or share them on social media. We’ll make sure to take stunning pictures you’ll cherish forever!