Japan, a country once known for its unique technological advances (think smart toilets), but one that has lagged behind in digital technology and still adheres to old-school practices (think stamps and fax machines), has as objective to position itself as a leader in the Web 3.0 field with a national strategy to promote its digital economy. In his political speech on October 3, 2022, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced Japan’s plans to invest in a digital transformation, including an expansion into the metaverse and NFTs.