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About Japan Blockchain Foundation

Japan Blockchain Foundation Co., Ltd. is a joint venture established by prominent Japanese companies, compliant with Japan Open Chain — the public blockchain for Japanese enterprises developed to contribute to the growth of a safe and secure web3 society. We develop and operate blockchain and community services.

MissionVISION

Bridging Web3 and People, Building a New Future from Japan. Delivering safe and open web3 infrastructure to society.

ProfileCOMPANY
Company Name
Japan Blockchain Foundation Co., Ltd.
Established
July 2022
Capitalization
97 million yen (including reserve funds)
Representative
Daimei Inaba
Business Description
Operation and management of web3 infrastructure
Team MembersMEMBER
Daimei Inaba

Daimei Inaba

Representative Director

After working in corporate banking, served as Deputy President and Representative Director at Japan Risk Data Bank, Ltd., where he led the development of credit risk models and AI, as well as the planning and development of banking solutions. In 2020, founded G.U.Technologies Inc. and became Representative Director and CEO. Co-author of several publications including "The Era of Obtaining SME Credit Ratings," "Practical Operational Risk Management," and "Artificial Intelligence and Bank Management" (all published by Kinzai Institute). Recipient of the Japan Financial Innovation Award 2025.

Hidekazu Kondo

Hidekazu Kondo

Director

After working at Sony Corporation, founded Lunascape Inc., a web browser service company. In 2018, founded G.U.Labs Inc. and currently serves as Representative Director and President & CEO. In 2004, recognized as a Super Creator by IPA's Exploratory Software Project. In 2005, received the Software Product of the Year award from the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. In 2011, selected by AERA magazine as one of the "100 People Revitalizing Japan." Recipient of the Japan Financial Innovation Award 2025. Doctor of Engineering.

Tomoyuki Tajikawa

Tomoyuki Tajikawa

Director

Completed a Master's degree at the Graduate School of Information Science and Technology, The University of Tokyo. After working at an IT consulting firm and an accounting consulting firm, joined CyberAgent FX (now GMO Foreign Exchange Inc.) and served as a Director, overseeing general management operations and negotiations with government agencies, as well as leading the establishment of a UK subsidiary and new businesses and departments. Subsequently, founded BizSuite Inc., which provides management operations support and IPO assistance for startups, and became its Representative Director.

Satoru Yamadera

Satoru Yamadera

Director

Specially Appointed Professor, Saitama University. Senior Researcher, Keio Research Institute at SFC. Until June 2025, he served as an advisor to the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in the Economic Research and Development Impact Department. He previously worked at the Bank of Japan and contributed to initiatives such as the ASEAN+3 Asian Bond Markets Initiative, promoting capital market development in emerging Asia.

Kazuhito Mine

Kazuhito Mine

Director

Graduated from the Faculty of Law, The University of Tokyo. After working in business management of the video business at Sony Corporation, he launched a venture incubation business after leaving the company. Currently serves as Representative Director and CEO of insprout Inc., supporting startups.

Shinya Nagatsuka

Shinya Nagatsuka

Auditor

Graduated from Waseda University, School of Commerce. At PwC Aarata LLC, engaged in advisory services for financial institutions, technology audits, and IPO-related services. After leaving the company, founded Nagatsuka CPA Office and became COO of WADRAS Inc.