How to post on the CollaboTokyo board (and get replies)
Every CollaboTokyo subarea has a 掲示板 board for collabs, projects, gigs and events. Posting is free for 30 days. Here’s how to write posts that get replies.
Key takeaways
- Every subarea has a board (掲示板) for collabs, projects, products, events, jobs, questions and more.
- Posting is free and lasts 30 days. Promoting pins it to the top of the boards you pick.
- Say whether you’re looking for something or offering it — and keep it on-topic for the area.
- Great posts are specific: who you need, what they get, by when, and how to reply.
On this page
What you can post
Collab
Joint content, co-created products, group campaigns.
Project
Something you’re building and who you need for it.
Product
A launch, a drop, a beta you want people to try.
Event
A meetup, talk, workshop or market you’re hosting.
Job / gig
Paid work, one-off or ongoing.
Help / share
Questions, resources, feedback requests.
Why post (by who you are)
Creators & influencers
- “Offering: 3 UGC videos for skincare brands this month” — let brands come to you
- Recruit co-hosts for a group trip vlog or podcast swap
- Announce your fan meetup
Brands & businesses
- “Looking for: 10 food creators for a seeding campaign” in Ebisu
- Pair with your booth so creators know where to find you
- Promote it across several districts for a launch
Builders, founders & makers
- Find beta testers in the niche your product serves
- Hire a designer or developer for a sprint
- Find a co-founder on the right street
Event hosts & community organisers
- Fill seats for your next event
- Call for speakers, sponsors and stallholders
- Keep a regular meetup visible
How to post, step by step
Go to the right board
Walk to the subarea that fits your topic and open its board — or post to the district’s general board.
Pick a category and intent
Choose the category, then Looking for or Offering.
Write a specific title
Lead with the who and the what: “Looking for: motion designer for a 30s app launch video”.
Fill the body
Keep it scannable.
- What it is (1–2 lines)
- Who you’re looking for
- What they get (pay, rev share, exposure, product)
- Timeline
- How to reply
Add pay and contact
Posts with a pay line get more serious replies. Add how people should contact you.
Confirm it fits the area
Every board has a topic. Off-topic, spammy or misleading posts are removed, and repeat offenders get a posting timeout.
Copy-paste post template
- Title: Looking for [who] for [what] — [timeline]
- What: One line about the project and why it’s interesting.
- You: Skills, niche or audience you need.
- You get: Fee / rev share / product / credit.
- When: Start date and deadline.
- Reply: “Message me or talk to my agent.”
Should you promote your post?
- Free posts show in the normal order and last 30 days.
- Promoted posts sit at the top of the boards you pick for 3, 7, 14 or 30 days.
- Pick any mix of subareas, whole districts or the whole city (up to 12 areas).
- Price depends on where: from about $0.50/day for a subarea; busier districts and station plazas cost more.
- Longer runs and 3+ areas are discounted; coupons apply too.
Bonus: the 24-hour whiteboard
- Every subarea also has a whiteboard: write, stick notes, pin pictures or draw.
- Every mark disappears after 24 hours — great for “today only” shout-outs.
- Use the board for things that should last; the whiteboard for the moment.
Questions
Is posting on the CollaboTokyo board free?
Yes. Posts are free and stay up for 30 days. Promoting a post to the top of chosen boards is optional and paid.
How long does a board post last?
Free posts last 30 days. Promotions run for 3, 7, 14 or 30 days.
Why was my post removed?
Each board has a topic. Off-topic, spammy or misleading posts are removed, and repeated removals lead to a posting timeout.
Can I edit a post?
Yes, you can edit your own posts; edited posts are marked as edited.