Japan Open Chain to Exhibit at Japan's Largest Blockchain Exhibition, 'The 7th Blockchain EXPO [Spring]'
～ Special Seminar on "Stablecoin Practices for Enterprises" Also Confirmed ～
Japan Blockchain Foundation Co., Ltd. (Representative Director: Daimei Inaba; hereinafter "the Company"), which operates and manages the consortium of "Japan Open Chain (JOC)," a fully Ethereum-compatible public blockchain operated by Japanese companies, is pleased to announce its participation in "Nextech Week 2026 〜 The 7th Blockchain EXPO [Spring] 〜," to be held at Tokyo Big Sight over three days from April 15.
◽️ About the Special Seminar
Regarding "Japan Open Chain's" stablecoin business, we will hold a special seminar at "Blockchain Case Studies." The seminar will focus on the theme of stablecoin utilization for enterprises, organizing practical discussion points in a dialogue format with JOC validator companies. Centered on challenges such as wallet operations, accounting, payment flows, and fee reduction, we will share implementation concepts looking ahead to a post-stablecoin-issuance world and present realistic considerations for enterprise adoption.
【Seminar Details】
- Theme: Stablecoin Practices for Enterprises
- Venue: Tokyo Big Sight BC-10
- Date/Time: April 17, 2026 (Fri) 12:00–12:40
- Speakers:
Yoshiomi Kurusu (Hatena Co., Ltd., Representative Director and President)
Daimei Inaba (Japan Blockchain Foundation Co., Ltd., Representative Director, Japan Open Chain Founder)
Hidekazu Kondo (G.U.Group Co., Ltd., Representative Director and President, Japan Open Chain Founder) - Free admission, advance registration required: Register here
Seminar Overview: https://biz.q-pass.jp/f/11988/ntw26sp/seminar_register#seminar111512
◽️ About the Exhibition
At our exhibition booth, we plan to provide detailed introductions to "Japan Open Chain's" domestic and international activities and stablecoin initiatives, as well as exhibit the efforts of "Japan Open Chain" validators (blockchain co-operators), enabling visitors to gain a deeper understanding of the "Japan Open Chain" ecosystem.
At the previous 5 exhibitions at this Blockchain EXPO, thousands of visitors came to our booth each time, receiving great acclaim, so please visit our booth.
【"Japan Open Chain" Booth Location】
- Facility: Tokyo Big Sight (West Exhibition Hall)
- Event Dates: April 15 (Wed) – 17 (Fri), 2026
- Booth Number: 9-14
Pre-register for free admission ticket here
◽️ About "Nextech Week 2026 〜 The 7th Blockchain EXPO [Spring] 〜"
Blockchain services applicable to DX such as traceability and smart contracts, currently hot Web3 products, NFT-related services, and more all exhibited!
Japan's largest specialized blockchain exhibition where people from all industries visit and conduct active business negotiations toward implementing blockchain services.
Official Website: https://www.nextech-week.jp/hub/ja-jp/visit/bc.html
◽️ Blockchain from Japan: 'Japan Open Chain'
"Japan Open Chain" is a practical, fully Ethereum-compatible (Layer 1) public blockchain operated by Japanese companies. Together with major companies leading the industry and web3 businesses, we are building blockchain infrastructure that anyone worldwide can use safely, at high speed, and affordably. At the same time, this is a project aimed at creating a digital financial revolution worldwide through the construction of future financial infrastructure through bank stablecoin projects and digitization of assets such as NFTs.
Current validators (blockchain operating partners) include 14 companies: Dentsu Inc., G.U. Technologies Inc., insprout Inc., Kudasai Inc., pixiv Inc., TIS Inc., extra mile Inc. (TV Asahi Group), Kyoto University of the Arts, Hatena Co., Ltd., CAC Corporation, Cyber Links Co., Ltd., SBINFT Inc., Nethermind, and Pacific Meta Inc., with the blockchain managed in a decentralized manner and planned to eventually reach 21 companies.
◽️ About Japan Blockchain Foundation Co., Ltd.
Japan Blockchain Foundation Co., Ltd. operates and manages the consortium of "Japan Open Chain," an enterprise-oriented public blockchain jointly operated by trusted Japanese companies in compliance with Japanese law. Through governance design and regulatory compliance-focused infrastructure development, we promote the social implementation of next-generation financial infrastructure, including stablecoin and token utilization by financial institutions, corporations, and local governments.
【Company Overview】
Company Name: Japan Blockchain Foundation Co., Ltd.
Location: Cerulean Tower 15F, 26-1 Sakuragaoka-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Representative: Representative Director Daimei Inaba
Established: April 2018
URL: https://www.jbfd.org/
Business Overview: Web3 infrastructure operation and management
◽️ Contact Information
We welcome media inquiries and speaking requests. Please feel free to contact us.
Japan Blockchain Foundation Co., Ltd. Public Relations
Contact Form: https://www.japanopenchain.org/contact
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