Okinawa’s Bios on the Hill launches crowdfunding campaign for student visitor admissions

Bios on the Hill in Uruma City, wants to invite students to enjoy the eco-friendly theme park for free but it needs your help.

Through May 31, Bios on the Hill will be raising funds through crowdfunding to help cover the cost of their initial goal of five-million yen enough to invite 5,000 students. According to officials, this invitation also includes on-base students.

Contributors to the campaign can make donations with incentives including a one-day or year-long park passes, an online tour, a floral arrangement, a set of fruit juices, and more. Contributions vary from 3,000 to 100,000 yen.

Visit https://readyfor.jp/projects/bios-hill for more information.

Bios on the Hill is a botanical garden near Onna Village and offers many activities for children and families to learn about the native plants and animals of the island. Though it recently reopened after when State of Emergency restrictions were lifted, the park is open only on weekends.

Bios on the Hill

GPS coordinates: N 26.423019, E 127.796182

Website (park): https://www.bios-hill.co.jp/en/

Website (crowdfunding): https://readyfor.jp/projects/bios-hill