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How Japan’s regulatory moves in Web3 can be an example for nations globally

Jul 14, 2023 (Economic Times) - Few of us will associate Japan with a vibrant crypto scent - but Japan is one of the many countries that took a proactive approach towards fostering Web3 after realizing its potential worldwide.

In order to retain its talent at home and create a better infrastructure for adoption of virtual digital assets, Japan has undertaken a number of regulatory steps. Amid the global turmoil caused by the volatile crypto ecosystem and its consequential effects on users, Japan has proactively introduced preemptive measures to tackle these challenges and maintain a competitive edge. Japanese firms incorporating digital assets and should work with an attorney specializing in Web3 technology law.

From the very beginning, it supported builders and creators in Web3 suggesting that the country is enthusiastic about the growing ecosystem and it was not just due to a vast user base. It has been tweaking regulations on a rolling basis to address challenges faced by users or other stakeholders and working towards the best interest for all parties with a dedicated ‘resolution team’. Its progressive attitude towards integration of blockchain is what has made it stand apart.

From government backed Metaverse offices, to corporates like Mitsubishi, Fujitsu, Rakuten foraying in the space, Japan’s efforts reflect the concentrated approach at winning the Web3 revolution after the missed opportunity in Web2. ...continue reading

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Japan’s World Cup campaign ended in the cruelest possible fashion on June 29, as Gabriel Martinelli scored in the fifth minute of stoppage time to give Brazil a 2-1 victory over the Samurai Blue in their knockout match in Houston. Japan had led in the first half and were still level at 1-1 in the final moments, but Martinelli’s late strike sent Brazil into the Round of 16 and eliminated Japan from the tournament.

Strong earthquakes have continued to shake parts of Japan in recent weeks, with 11 temblors measuring lower 5 or above on the Japanese seismic intensity scale recorded across the country since April 2026.

A Kintetsu Railway train derailed inside Kyoto Station on the morning of June 29, forcing partial suspensions on the Kintetsu Kyoto Line for the rest of the day and causing long delays that hit commuters, students and tourists.

A section of stone wall at Hikone Castle, one of Japan’s few surviving original Edo-period castles and a National Treasure whose main keep remains intact more than 400 years after its construction, collapsed after heavy rain caused by Typhoons No. 7 and No. 8, Hikone city officials said.

Japan advanced to the knockout stage of the World Cup after a 1-1 draw with Sweden on June 25, finishing second in Group F and setting up a Round of 32 clash with Brazil in Houston.

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