Japan Blockchain Week 2026 officially announced
Japan Blockchain Week 2026 (JBW 2026), one of Japan’s largest blockchain event weeks, will take place from July 1 to July 15, 2026, bringing together blockchain companies, developers, investors, and policymakers from around the world to Tokyo.
Tokyo, Japan, April 15, 2026, Press release — Japan Blockchain Week 2026 (JBW 2026), one of Japan’s largest blockchain event weeks, will take place from July 1 to July 15, 2026, bringing together blockchain companies, developers, investors, and policymakers from around the world to Tokyo.
Japan Blockchain Week is a nationwide event series that connects multiple blockchain-related conferences and events held across Japan during this period. Each year, it serves as a key gathering point for the global blockchain industry and one of the most important opportunities for international companies looking to enter the Japanese market.
During the two-week period, major events such as IVS2026 Crypto Zone powered by NADA News and WebX, along with numerous side events, will take place across Tokyo. In total, more than 10,000 participants are expected to attend events throughout Japan Blockchain Week.
Major events during Japan Blockchain Week
July 1–3
IVS2026 Crypto Zone powered by NADA News
July 12
Japan Blockchain Week Summit
https://japanblockchainweek.jp/
July 13–14
WebX
For overseas blockchain companies, Japan Blockchain Week represents one of the most important times of the year to visit Japan, build partnerships, and engage with the Japanese market.
Japan Blockchain Week Summit 2026
As the flagship conference of Japan Blockchain Week, the Japan Blockchain Week Summit 2026 (JBWS 2026) will be held on July 12, 2026, organized by the Japan Blockchain Week team.
The summit will bring together global leaders in the blockchain industry to discuss the future of Web3, the convergence of AI and crypto, and the evolution of the on-chain economy.
Event Overview:
- Date: July 12, 2026
- Venue: Shibuya Stream Hall, Tokyo
- Speakers: Global industry leaders
- Expected Attendance: 1,000+ participants
World-class speakers
Events hosted by Japan Blockchain Week have previously welcomed global industry leaders such as Vitalik Buterin (Founder of Ethereum), Changpeng Zhao (Founder of Binance), Yat Siu (Founder of Animoca Brands), and Thomas “Tom” Lee (Chairman of Bitmine Immersion Technologies). More distinguished speakers are being confirmed for 2026.
Confirmed Featured Speakers for 2026:
- Thomas “Tom” Lee — Chaiman, Bitmine
- Genki Oda — Chairman, Japan Virtual and Crypto Assets Exchange Association (JVCEA)
- Noritaka Okabe — Founder & CEO, JPYC Inc.
- Christy Choi — Founder & Managing Partner, TENET
- Shinsuke Sato — CEO, Slash Vision Labs
- Alan Scott — Janitor, RAILGUN Privacy Project
- Leona Hioki — Co-founder, INTMAX
- Minoru Yanai — Co-Founder, Minto / Senior BD, Japan Blockchain Week
Comment
Mai Fujimoto (Miss Bitcoin), Founder of Japan Blockchain Week
“Japan Blockchain Week aims to serve as a bridge between the Japanese and global crypto ecosystems. This year again, a series of outstanding events will come together, making these two weeks one of the most important times of the year for the global blockchain community to gather in Japan.”
Event information
Japan Blockchain Week 2026
- Dates: July 1 – July 15, 2026
- Main Event: Japan Blockchain Week Summit
- Date: July 12, 2026
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