{"id":6610,"date":"2025-11-07T15:01:19","date_gmt":"2025-11-07T06:01:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/?post_type=report&p=6610"},"modified":"2025-11-07T15:02:03","modified_gmt":"2025-11-07T06:02:03","slug":"kddi-and-casio","status":"publish","type":"report","link":"https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/report\/kddi-and-casio","title":{"rendered":"Seminar Report: How Japan\u2019s Leading Enterprises Are Driving Web3 Innovation \u2014 The Frontlines of New Business at KDDI and CASIO"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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In October 2025, at the 6th Blockchain EXPO TOKYO (Autumn)<\/strong>, two of Japan\u2019s most prominent corporations \u2014 KDDI Corporation<\/strong> and Casio Computer Co., Ltd. (CASIO)<\/strong> \u2014 took the stage to share how they are pioneering new business initiatives in the Web3 space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Given Pacific Meta\u2019s close involvement in supporting both companies\u2019 Web3 projects, our Executive Officer and Head of the Blockchain Lab, Shohei Matsumoto<\/strong>, was invited to serve as the panel moderator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Web3 \u2014 encompassing technologies such as NFTs and digital assets \u2014 remains a challenging field for many organizations. While interest is high, few enterprises have found clear paths to implementation. This session explored how two established industry leaders are innovating beyond traditional business models and the lessons learned from their Web3 initiatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This report summarizes the panel discussion and insights gained from the real-world practices of KDDI and CASIO.
(Based on the session presented at the \u201c6th Blockchain EXPO TOKYO (Autumn) 2025.\u201d<\/em>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seminar Overview<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  • Event:<\/strong> 6th Blockchain EXPO TOKYO (Autumn), part of NexTech Week 2025 (Autumn)
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  • Session Title:<\/strong> \u201cKDDI and CASIO: Inside the Web3 Challenge and Their Vision for the Future\u201d
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  • Date:<\/strong> October 9, 2025 (Thu) 15:20\u201316:00
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  • Venue:<\/strong> Makuhari Messe, Seminar Stage
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  • Speakers:<\/strong>
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    • Daisuke Obayashi<\/strong>, General Manager, D2C\/CRM Planning Office, Watch Marketing Department, Casio Computer Co., Ltd.
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    • Michihiko Kasai<\/strong>, Group Leader, Group 3, Business Co-Creation Promotion Office, Open Innovation Division, KDDI Corporation
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    • Moderator:<\/strong> Shohei Matsumoto<\/strong>, Executive Officer \/ Head of Blockchain Research Institute, Pacific Meta, Inc.
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      KDDI: Building the \u201c\u03b1U\u201d Web3 Platform Ecosystem<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      KDDI \u2014 one of Japan\u2019s leading telecommunications giants \u2014 is expanding into Web3 through its integrated platform \u201c\u03b1U (Alpha-U)\u201d<\/strong>, which provides blockchain-based digital services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      Key Initiatives:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n