Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi supports Web3 and startups at WebX 2026

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi stated during the WebX 2026 conference via a video message that Japan remains fully committed to startups and the Web3 sector. The premier announced concrete measures to further strengthen the innovation climate in Japan, including increased funding and more flexible regulations.

Additional funding and reduced regulatory burden for startups

Takaichi made clear that the Japanese government wants to significantly expand support for startups. For instance, more resources will become available through government-related funds and financial institutions. At the same time, the government is focusing on regulatory easing, allowing companies to grow and innovate more easily.

This fits into a broader strategy by the Japanese government to make the country more attractive for technological entrepreneurs. Earlier, the Japanese company Metaplanet already showed that Japan aims to be a pioneer in the crypto and blockchain sector.

Web3 as a driver for Japanese innovation

Takaichi sees a clear synergy between government policy and initiatives such as WebX. According to her, the government’s plans and the Web3 platform can reinforce each other to further develop the innovation ecosystem in Japan. She stated that collaboration between public and private parties is crucial for the success of Web3 in Japan.

WebX is considered one of the largest Web3 conferences in Asia and attracts a lot of attention from the international crypto community each year. The fact that a sitting prime minister personally speaks out in favour of Web3 and startup support shows how seriously Japan takes the sector. More information about the announcement can be read via CoinPost.