{"id":6795,"date":"2026-01-22T19:23:02","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T10:23:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/?p=6795"},"modified":"2026-01-22T19:24:56","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T10:24:56","slug":"bcs-2026-en-speaker-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/news\/announcement\/6795","title":{"rendered":"Pacific Meta and Credit Saison Reveal First Speaker Lineup for Blockchain Summit 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/\u3010\u6700\u7d42\u3011250122_BCS_PR_Thumbnail_EN-1024x538.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/\u3010\u6700\u7d42\u3011250122_BCS_PR_Thumbnail_EN-1024x538.png 1024w, https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/\u3010\u6700\u7d42\u3011250122_BCS_PR_Thumbnail_EN-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/\u3010\u6700\u7d42\u3011250122_BCS_PR_Thumbnail_EN-768x403.png 768w, https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/\u3010\u6700\u7d42\u3011250122_BCS_PR_Thumbnail_EN.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Pacific Meta Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Shota Iwasaki; hereinafter \u201cPacific Meta\u201d) and Credit Saison Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Toshima-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director, President and COO: Katsumi Mizuno; hereinafter \u201cCredit Saison\u201d) today announced the <strong>first wave of speakers and session details<\/strong> for the international blockchain conference <strong>\u201cBlockchain Summit 2026 by Credit Saison and Pacific Meta\u201d<\/strong> (the \u201cEvent\u201d), to be held on <strong>Wednesday, February 25, 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As blockchain finance moves decisively beyond speculation and experimentation into the <strong>\u201cimplementation phase,\u201d<\/strong> the Event will serve as a forum to discuss the creation of next-generation financial infrastructure originating from <strong>Japan and Asia<\/strong>, as well as concrete business opportunities enabled by blockchain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/bcs-2026\/en\/\" title=\"\">Visit the Official Website Here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\u25ae First Release: Four Japanese-Language Sessions Announced<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A diverse group of leaders driving implementation across finance and blockchain will speak at the Event. In this first announcement, we are releasing details of <strong>four Japanese-language sessions<\/strong> in advance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additional programming\u2014including <strong>English-language sessions featuring global players<\/strong>, as well as keynote speeches by organizers and sponsors\u2014will be announced sequentially.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Simultaneous interpretation is planned for both Japanese and English sessions.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\u25ae Session Details<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>10:40 AM \u2013 11:20 AM (Japanese Session 1)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\u201cThe Future of Finance with Blockchain\u201d<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/image-8-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6796\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/image-8-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/image-8-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/image-8-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/image-8-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/image-8.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Speakers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Mizuho Financial Group, Inc.<\/strong> \u2014 Senior Managing Corporate Executive, Group CDO, <strong>Nobuhiro Kaminoyama<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc.<\/strong> \u2014 Senior Managing Executive Officer, Group CDIO, <strong>Akio Isowa<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Credit Saison Co., Ltd.<\/strong> \u2014 Representative Director, Executive President and COO, <strong>Katsumi Mizuno<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pacific Meta Inc.<\/strong> \u2014 Co-Founder, Head of Global Business &amp; External Affairs, <strong>Kousei Sho<\/strong> (Moderator)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Program and speakers are subject to change.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Highlights<\/strong><br>Building on global trends in tokenization\u2014such as stablecoins and tokenized assets (RWAs)\u2014this session explores the future direction of Japan\u2019s next-generation financial infrastructure. With key players from Japan\u2019s financial sector, we will examine Japan\u2019s strengths rooted in regulation and trust, and how they can be effectively connected to global standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1:05 PM \u2013 1:45 PM (Japanese Session 2)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\u201cBalancing Regulation and Innovation\u201d<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/BCS2026_panel2JP_EN-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6798\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/BCS2026_panel2JP_EN-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/BCS2026_panel2JP_EN-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/BCS2026_panel2JP_EN-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/BCS2026_panel2JP_EN-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/BCS2026_panel2JP_EN.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Speakers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Financial Services Agency of Japan (FSA)<\/strong> <em>(planned)<\/em> \u2014 Director for Blockchains and Innovations, Cryptoasset Exchanges &amp; Service Providers Supervision, <strong>Norichika Imaizumi<\/strong> <em>(Tentative)<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>JPYC Inc.<\/strong> \u2014 Founder &amp; CEO, <strong>Noritaka Okabe<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Progmat, Inc.<\/strong> \u2014 Founder &amp; CEO, <strong>Tatsuya Saito<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Nomura Holdings, Inc.<\/strong> \u2014 Digital Company, Head of Digital Asset Strategy Office, <strong>Toshinori Sasaki<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pacific Meta Inc.<\/strong> \u2014 Executive Officer, Head of Blockchain Lab, <strong>Shohei Matsumoto<\/strong> (Moderator)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Program and speakers are subject to change.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Highlights<\/strong><br>\u200bThis session will discuss how to balance regulatory design and business implementation for Stablecoins and security tokens (STs), and how Japan can strengthen its presence in the global market. Bringing together the Financial Services Agency and leading domestic pioneers, the discussion will explore the desired future state and an actionable roadmap for turning Japan\u2019s unique regulatory and institutional context into a competitive advantage, while taking international trends into account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2:35 PM \u2013 3:15 PM (Japanese Session 3)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\u201cHow Blockchain Will Transform Everyday Life\u201d<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/0a04644f-6136-4cab-bcf0-caf5913c14b5.avif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6811\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Speakers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Mercoin, Inc.<\/strong> \u2014 CEO, <strong>Keita Nakamura<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>KDDI Corporation<\/strong> \u2014 Group Leader, OI Business Development Dept., Open Innovation Division, <strong>Michihiko Kasai<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sony Bank Inc.<\/strong> \u2014 Dept. Head, DX Business Planning Dept. \/ BlockBloom Inc. Executive director, <strong>Kaya Kanamori<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pacific Meta Inc.<\/strong> \u2014 Head of Marketing &amp; PR, <strong>Kohei Takeda<\/strong> (Moderator)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Program and speakers are subject to change.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Highlights<\/strong><br>\u200bThis session will illustrate, from the perspective of general consumers, what blockchain makes more convenient and how it can change everyday life in concrete terms. Leading domestic platformers with large user bases will discuss how they are leveraging their strengths to integrate payments, points, digital assets, and new financial experiences into daily use. The session will also address key topics for mass adoption, including how to design \u201cinvisible\u201d user experiences that do not require users to be conscious of blockchain, as well as how to ensure safety, security, and trust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4:50 PM \u2013 5:30 PM (Japanese Session 4)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\u201cThe Frontier of Digital Assets\u201d<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/06f60819-f98c-4d6d-8955-3e47a448a43a.avif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6809\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Speakers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Toyota Blockchain Lab<\/strong> \u2014 Analyst, <strong>Naohiko Ueno<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>SMBC Nikko Securities Inc.<\/strong> \u2014 Head of Nikko Open Innovation Lab, <strong>Taisuke Isono<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mitsui &amp; Co., Ltd.<\/strong> \u2014 Executive Coordinator, <strong>Shinsuke Waka<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pacific Meta Inc.<\/strong> \u2014 Head of Financial Business Development, <strong>Masakazu Hiza<\/strong> (Moderator)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Program and speakers are subject to change.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Highlights<\/strong><br>\u200bThis session will feature companies that are taking the lead in promoting RWAs (tokenization of real-world assets) and security tokens (STs), sharing their issuance objectives and concrete strategies for expanding their investor base. Using Japan-origin initiatives as case studies, the discussion will cover topics such as asset design and distribution strategies, and present key considerations for sustainably growing Japan\u2019s digital asset market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\u25ae Global Speakers to Be Announced | Major International Players to Join<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to Japan\u2019s financial institutions and major enterprises, the Event will feature blockchain companies and experts from Japan and abroad. English-language sessions with global speakers and programming focused on worldwide trends will be announced in upcoming releases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alongside the sessions, the Event will include networking opportunities for participants to connect directly\u2014aiming to create new cross-border, cross-industry business opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Participating Organizations List (As of January 22, 2026 | To Be Updated)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"442\" src=\"https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/34fbf125-2c0e-46ba-ae0b-4ca56a97dbfe-1024x442.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6808\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/34fbf125-2c0e-46ba-ae0b-4ca56a97dbfe-1024x442.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/34fbf125-2c0e-46ba-ae0b-4ca56a97dbfe-300x130.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/34fbf125-2c0e-46ba-ae0b-4ca56a97dbfe-768x332.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/34fbf125-2c0e-46ba-ae0b-4ca56a97dbfe-1536x663.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/34fbf125-2c0e-46ba-ae0b-4ca56a97dbfe.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\u25ae Event Outline<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Event Name<\/strong><br>Blockchain Summit 2026 by Credit Saison and Pacific Meta<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Date &amp; Time<\/strong><br>Wednesday, February 25, 2026 | 10:00 AM \u2013 6:00 PM JST<br>(Registration opens around 9:30 AM)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Venue<\/strong><br>Tekko Executive Lounge &amp; Conference Room<br>Tekko Building South Tower 4F<br>(Approx. 2-minute walk from Tokyo Station, Yaesu North Exit)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Participation<\/strong><br>Free of charge (Pre-screening required)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Organizers<\/strong><br>Pacific Meta Inc. \/ Credit Saison Co., Ltd.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Event Details<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/bcs-2026\">https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/bcs-2026<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>A networking reception for attendees and participating companies is scheduled after the Event. Details will be announced sequentially. We welcome you to join.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/luma.com\/Blockchain_Summit\" title=\"Register for Free Here\">Register for Free Here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\u25ae Official Related Event of \u201cJapan Fintech Week 2026\u201d Hosted by the Financial Services Agency<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"324\" src=\"https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/image-11-1024x324.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6801\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/image-11-1024x324.png 1024w, https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/image-11-300x95.png 300w, https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/image-11-768x243.png 768w, https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/image-11.png 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This Event is an official related event of <strong>\u201cJapan Fintech Week 2026,\u201d<\/strong> hosted by the Financial Services Agency of Japan, to be held from <strong>Tuesday, February 24 to Friday, March 6, 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\u25ae Sponsors (As of January 22, 2026)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"442\" src=\"https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/image-12-1024x442.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6802\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/image-12-1024x442.png 1024w, https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/image-12-300x130.png 300w, https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/image-12-768x332.png 768w, https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/image-12-1536x663.png 1536w, https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/image-12.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Sponsor logos (partial list) will be updated on the official website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/bcs-2026\/en\/\" title=\"\">Visit the Official Website Here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\u25ae Contact Information<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pacific Meta Inc.\u3000Marketing\uff06PR<\/strong><br>Inquiry Form: <a href=\"https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/contact\/\">https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/contact\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\u25ae About the Organizers<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pacific Meta<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"220\" src=\"https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/image-13-1024x220.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6803\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/image-13-1024x220.png 1024w, https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/image-13-300x64.png 300w, https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/image-13-1920x412.png 1920w, https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/image-13-768x165.png 768w, https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/image-13-1536x329.png 1536w, https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/image-13.png 1950w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Pacific Meta comprehensively supports the launch and operation of blockchain businesses, from business strategy planning to token design, fundraising, and marketing. As a global team that has supported over 150 projects in three years since its founding and has been involved in projects from more than 41 countries worldwide, it supports business development from both Japan and overseas. To ensure that businesses utilizing blockchain and tokens reach social implementation quickly, it provides partnership in all aspects, including human resources, know-how, networks, and investment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u3010Company Profile\u3011<br>Location: 8F Hamamatsucho PREX, 2-2-12 Shiba, Minato-ku, Tokyo<br>Representative: President and CEO, Shota Iwasaki<br>Date of Establishment: August 10, 2022<br>Business Activities: Blockchain Accelerator Business<br>&#8211; Consulting<br>&#8211; Marketing<br>&#8211; Partnership<br>&#8211; Token Consulting<br>&#8211; Fundraising Support<br>&#8211; Security Token Issuance Support<br>&#8211; Stablecoin Issuance Support<br>Capital: 630 million yen (including capital reserves)<br>Official Website: <a href=\"https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/\">https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Credit Saison<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"494\" src=\"https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/image-14.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6804\" style=\"width:480px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/image-14.png 800w, https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/image-14-300x185.png 300w, https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/image-14-768x474.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Credit Saison upholds its corporate philosophy of being a \u201cleading-edge service company\u201d and aspires to become a \u201cGLOBAL NEO FINANCE COMPANY\u201d \u2014 a comprehensive global lifestyle services group with finance at its core.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For over 40 years, the company has operated its payment business centered on credit cards, and has expanded into finance and global business domains by leveraging this operational foundation. In 2025, Credit Saison advanced its next-generation finance initiatives by issuing <strong>\u201cSaison Smart Real Estate Investment,\u201d<\/strong> a public offering (self-offering) real estate security token. As an independent non-bank, Credit Saison continues to create new customer value through collaborations with a diverse range of partners, unconstrained by industry boundaries or capital relationships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Website: <a href=\"https:\/\/corporate.saisoncard.co.jp\/\">https:\/\/corporate.saisoncard.co.jp\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Onigiri Capital<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/image-15-1024x315.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6805\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/image-15-1024x315.png 1024w, https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/image-15-300x92.png 300w, https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/image-15-768x236.png 768w, https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/image-15.png 1166w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Onigiri Capital is a venture capital fund established by <strong>Saison Capital<\/strong>, Credit Saison\u2019s corporate venture capital arm. 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