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According to industry leaders, Japan is looking to officially adopt a digital currency. Could neon lights in Tokyo's bustling Shibuya crossing flash, not Yen symbols but the bold, rising sun logo of ? It is being speculated that tourists and locals alike will pay for steaming bowls of ramen at street vendors with a tap on their smartphones, and the transaction will be settled instantly and securely on the RYO blockchain. In the heavily regulated country, this futuristic vision is now being whispered about with growing seriousness in Japan, a nation known for its deep respect for tradition and its embrace of cutting-edge technology. RYO Coin RYO Coin, a digital currency named after the "ryō” that was used centuries ago, stands at the heart of this potential transformation. The company is said to be installing crypto ATMs in local corner stores, restaurants, and retail shops across Japan. While the idea of RYO usurping the Yen as the official Japanese digital currency might seem a bit of a stretch for some, tens of thousands of supporters across Japan think otherwise. to build a scalable ecosystem comprising a crypto-friendly e-commerce platform, a multi-function digital wallet, and a Crypto ATM Network. Zenza Capital has also been instrumental in spreading awareness of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology through educational programs and working with regulators and advisors for over seven years to get to where they are today. Over $80 million has been invested in the project One intriguing possibility lies in the historical significance of RYO. The "ryō" was a symbol of a critical shift towards a unified currency during the time of Japan’s unification. This historical echo could resonate with the national respect for tradition and innovation. Imagine the cultural connection forged if an “onigiri” (rice ball) could be purchased from a convenience store with RYO, a subtle nod to the historical "ryō" that once bought a koku of rice, which was thought to be enough to feed a man for one year. Such a connection could bridge the gap between the familiar Yen and the digital RYO, making the transition natural for the Japanese. Nostalgia alone won't propel RYO Coin into national prominence. Japan's well-established reputation for embracing technological advancements such as blockchain technology sets the stage for RYO's potential rise. Despite its restrictive policies and strict regulations, the Japanese government has fostered the exploration and adoption of this technology, which has created breeding grounds for RYO Coin. However, a significant challenge remains the deeply ingrained public trust in the physical Yen, which has been a symbol of stability for generations. Can the allure of a potentially more efficient digital currency outweigh the established comfort and reliability associated with the traditional fiat system? This is the heart of the debate surrounding RYO Coin's future as a national digital currency in Japan. Moreover, critics point to the inherent volatility of cryptocurrencies, questioning their suitability for everyday transactions. Imagine the chaos of fluctuating train fares! However, advancements in blockchain technology, coupled with robust government regulations, could significantly mitigate these concerns. Additionally, the digital nature of RYO Coin offers a plethora of potential benefits. RYO Coin boasts unique features, combining two consensus mechanisms, Proof of Work (POW) and Proof of Stake (POS), which utilize Master Nodes to facilitate instant transactions. It also boasts fixed, predictable transaction fees and sharding technology for faster verification. Could this innovative approach pave the way for RYO Coin to become a viable option for everyday and larger transactions in Japan? Earning public trust in a nascent system, establishing a robust regulatory framework, and overcoming societal resistance to abandoning the familiar Yen are just some of the hurdles that need to be overcome. Yet, the potential benefits – from enhanced efficiency to a global leadership role – offer compelling reasons to explore this uncharted territory. Recognizing the importance of cultural contexts, RYO prioritizes engagement on popular social media platforms globally and with Japan’s main communication platforms, like Line. This outreach indicates their ambition to make RYO Coin the new Japanese medium of exchange. The ramifications of Japan embracing the RYO Coin could extend far beyond its borders, creating a catalyst that propels other nations towards a global digital economy. Imagine a world where seamless international trade is conducted with a single, secure currency—the RYO Coin. This interconnectedness could foster unprecedented levels of collaboration, innovation, and mutual economic growth. Although Japan has become a more well-rounded and globally present society, we cannot deny it is a conservative country. People are hesitant to adopt new systems they aren’t familiar with. Change in Japan is slow but sure, and it happens through evolution, not revolution. Only time and the choices Japan makes will tell if RYO Coin will rise like a phoenix, rekindling the legacy of the "ryō" in the digital age. The world watches with keen interest, eager to witness this digital rebirth. As the lines between tradition and innovation continue to blur, the future of finance hangs in the balance, with RYO Coin standing as a symbol of a world on the cusp of a paradigm shift.

The Future of Japanese Digital Currency 

জাপানি ডিজিটাল মুদ্রার ভবিষ্যত

Die Zukunft der japanischen digitalen Währung

El futuro de la moneda digital japonesa

L'avenir de la monnaie numérique japonaise

जापानी डिजिटल मुद्रा का भविष्य

日本のデジタル通貨の将来

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O futuro da moeda digital japonesa

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日本数字货币的未来

TEL AVIV, Israel, September 22nd, 2023/Chainwire/-- MarketAcross, the world’s leading blockchain PR & marketing firm, is delighted to announce that it has entered a strategic partnership with Turingum, a leading Japanese Web3 company focused on business consulting, tokenomics design, DeFi and smart contract development. This partnership positions MarketAcross and Turingum to help the global Web3 projects expand into the Japanese market and vice versa, and seize the opportunities in the rapidly evolving crypto landscape. The strategic partnership will enable Turingum and MarketAcross to enhance brand value and capture new business opportunities through the provision of each other's services and the expansion of their client base. Through MarketAcross, Turingum will secure a means to work with global companies and help expand opportunities for crypto projects seeking to enter the Japanese market. MarketAcross, on the other hand, will have increased access to PR & marketing opportunities for the Japanese projects and establish a long-term presence in Asia. Together, they will arm businesses with the essential tools and know-how to make informed decisions regarding their Web3 strategy when entering a new market. Turingum has been providing Web3 business advisory services to Japanese companies while its core business is supporting projects involving tokens. The collaboration gives Turingum’s clients access to the PR and marketing expertise of the same MarketAcross team that has helped scale many of the world’s largest exchanges and blockchain projects, including Binance, Polkadot, Solana, Polygon, Crypto.com, Huobi, and eToro. Japanese projects aspiring to go global can utilize MarketAcross’ expertise in PR, content marketing, brand reputation, social promotions, influencer outreach (KoL), SEO, community growth, and more. MarketAcross is deeply connected to the Japanese Web3 ecosystem, working closely with the country’s No.1 public blockchain Astar Network. It was also the official media partner for two of Japan’s biggest Web3 events, WebX and IVS Crypto, earlier this year. MarketAcross managed the pre-and post-event marketing and PR efforts for both WebX and IVS Crypto, brought prominent speakers, and helped raise the profile of these prestigious events worldwide. Japan has emerged as a lucrative market for global Web3 projects. At a time when the US and other Western nations struggle to provide regulatory clarity, Japan has made Web3 a part of its national strategy that encourages blockchain adoption while prioritizing investor protection. At the WebX conference in July, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida recognized Web3’s significance in shaping the country’s digital future and reiterated his commitment to improving the environment for utilizing Web3 tokens. About Turingum Turingum is a leading Japanese Web3 technology company focusing on tokenomics design, DeFi and smart contract development. With a deep know-how of the Japanese Web3 industry, it provides Web3 business consulting, blockchain system development, and NFT/SBT issuing services, along with the issuance and listing of tokens from both technical and financial perspectives. Turingum has planned and managed numerous projects in Japan and abroad, and provides support from the planning phase to the operational phase. For more information about Turingum, visit: | Website Twitter About MarketAcross MarketAcross is the world’s leading blockchain PR and marketing firm. It provides a complete end-to-end marketing solution for blockchain firms across the globe. MarketAcross has helped many of the industry’s largest exchanges and blockchain projects, including Polkadot, Solana, Binance, Polygon, Crypto.com, Huobi, and eToro, build their brands among cryptocurrency and blockchain audiences. For more information about MarketAcross, visit: | | Website Twitter LinkedIn Contact Itai Elizur MarketAcross itai@marketacross This story was distributed as a release by Chainwire under HackerNoon’s Brand As An Author Program. Learn more about the program . here

MarketAcross and Turingum Enter Strategic Partnership to Help Bridge the Japanese and Global Web3

MarketAcross y Turingum firman una asociación estratégica para ayudar a unir la Web japonesa y la global3

MarketAcross et Turingum concluent un partenariat stratégique pour aider à relier le Web japonais et mondial3

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MarketAcross と Turingum が戦略的パートナーシップを締結し、日本と世界の Web の橋渡しを支援3

MarketAcross e Turingum firmam parceria estratégica para ajudar a unir a Web3 japonesa e global

MarketAcross và Turingum Ký kết quan hệ đối tác chiến lược để giúp kết nối Web3 Nhật Bản và toàn cầu

MarketAcross 和 Turingum 建立战略合作伙伴关系，帮助连接日本和全球网络3

A Content-Rich Q&A Session - Star Japanese Web3 Fund, Meteorite Labs, Uncovers How to Penetrate and Integrate into the Japanese Market Hello everyone, it's a pleasure to engage in a discussion about the Japanese market with you. Today, our conversation will focus on the nuances of the Japanese Web3 market, particularly in relation to project operations. I'm delighted to introduce our esteemed guest, who is deeply involved in the Japanese Web3 market. Umi possesses significant industry experience in Japan and is a highly regarded Web3 professional. This dialogue will allow us all to gain a deeper understanding of the Japanese market and provide insights that may prove helpful for project operators seeking to enter this market. Firstly, I'd like to invite Umi to introduce herself and answer the inaugural question of this session: : HOST From your personal experiences living and working on projects in Japan, could you identify some unique features and trends within the Japanese Web3 market? How do these aspects influence the operation of projects? Hello everyone, I'm Umi. I'm the BD Lead of Meteorite Labs based in Japan. Meteorite Labs is not just a foundation, but also functions as an incubator. As an early-stage Web3 investment fund, our portfolio boasts an impressive line-up, including projects like Galaxy, Fusionist, and Stepn, all of which we had invested in at an early stage and introduced to Japan. : UMI Addressing your question about , two characteristics come to mind: . Japan has one of the highest levels of customer loyalty and purchasing power worldwide. Projects like Stepn and Fusionist, which I mentioned earlier, have been remarkably successful, gaining favor with platforms like Binance. Interestingly, during the early operational phase of the Stepn project, nearly half of its 800 users were Japanese. Even now, as the project has grown considerably, . what makes the Japanese market distinctive loyalty and purchasing power the Japanese still make up 20%-30% of its user base Why is this so? One possible explanation lies in the structure of Japanese households. Unlike Chinese families, which often consist of a single child, Japanese families typically have three to four children, in addition to parents. This means that if one family member begins using a service like Stepn, they are likely to share it with the rest of their family. It's not uncommon for entire families to engage with the platform, perhaps buying multiple pairs of shoes. This trend speaks volumes about the strong purchasing power inherent in the Japanese market. Take , for instance, our involvement was not just in the form of investment; we also assisted them with strategic planning for marketing in Japan. Leveraging our extensive experience in the Japanese market, Meteorite Labs was able to craft custom strategies for their venture into this region. After these strategies were implemented, . This has led us to believe that trust is crucial in the Japanese market. Once the consumers trust and know you, and find your project interesting and engaging, they'll remain loyal for a long time. Fusionist the company revealed that 30% of its user base is Japanese Recently, we invested in a game project: Mahjong Meta. We plan to continue aiding their expansion into the Japanese market, using our operational experience in the region. We'll open a brick-and-mortar mahjong parlor in Shibuya, which will serve as a gateway from Web2 to Web3, embedding the concept in the minds of Japanese users. We also have an example involving a . Our founder had previously assisted FTX Japan in cementing its foothold in the Japanese market. In its initial six months, FTX Japan didn't make a profit—it was purely an investment stage that required extensive market cultivation, . Hence, loyalty and purchasing power are distinct traits of the Japanese market. cryptocurrency exchange finding ways to establish trust and stimulate Japanese Users’ purchasing power Considering the user characteristics of the Japanese market you just mentioned, while there is a significant number of crypto users with considerable purchasing power, engaging these users presents its challenges. What are some effective strategies for customer acquisition in the Japanese market? How can we increase Japanese users' understanding of, and participation in, Web3 projects? : HOST From an operational standpoint, for example, with Stepn, Meteorite Labs has conducted numerous . These events were quite straightforward, allowing real users of Stepn to gather and form an organic community. The idea is not to have the project party exert significant effort in event planning but to let the community naturally converge, fueling user motivation. : UMI ground-level real-world events The social structure in Japan allows for a variety of tribes and communities, . This is a defining characteristic of society. During my university days in Japan, there were many community activities. Individuals often sought their sense of belonging and self-identity by participating in these communities and organizations. This approach holds for Stepn and our upcoming project, Mahjong Meta. We drive users to spontaneously form communities via various offline activities, thereby amplifying the brand's influence. fostering a sense of belonging for individuals For foreign projects entering Japan, . For instance, there's a renowned company called Bandai Namco in Japan, holding many famous IPs. We maintain a close collaboration with several well-known Japanese funds, such as Emoote and MZfund. Therefore, when we identify promising early-stage projects or projects we've previously invested in, Meteorite Labs can introduce them to these leading fund teams. These funds can then offer unique resources, such as recommending tailored activities, thus giving projects an opportunity to accurately identify their user base and engage more directly with users in the real world. partnering with local big corporations or notable investors is an excellent strategy It's widely known that, due to language habits and social-cultural differences, brand implantation in the Japanese market can be challenging—it's a relatively closed market. : HOST What's the most effective strategy for Web3 projects to establish brand awareness and promote projects in the Japanese market? How can they forge close connections and collaborations with local Japanese communities and homegrown projects? When a foreign project aims to penetrate the Japanese market, . Ideally, community moderators or core members should be Japanese, or at least, they should be fluent in Japanese. This approach helps foster a strong sense of camaraderie. Peace and safety are core values in Japan, which is why it's crucial. : UMI it is essential to establish a favorable and familiar impression Another key factor is the . It's vital to deeply understand their user base, the content they focus on, and their overall influence. To illustrate, there was a project that engaged a KOL named KazMax, known for negative content, during its promotional activities in Japan. This resulted in substantial harm to the project's brand in the early stages of its entry into the Japanese market. This underscores the importance of discerning the type of KOL during the selection process. comprehensive vetting of your Key Opinion Leader (KOL) In Japan, multiple small groups are formed by various KOLs, all supporting each other within different communities. Hence, if you engage a KOL and things become somewhat awkward, other high-quality KOLs might be reluctant to promote your project. This has happened in real life. . Consequently, discerning the abilities of KOLs is extremely important when promoting in the Japanese market For project developers, identifying the right KOL becomes a major challenge. Recognizing this, Meteorite Labs has invested in the Aki Network. On the surface, . It uses numerous indicators to assess an influencer's core influence. The platform not only measures the interaction data between influencers and users but also evaluates the derivative interactions that the influencer generates and the volume of referral data. This holistic approach assesses an influencer's account quality. All these precise records are maintained on the Aki platform, enabling project developers to understand their true capabilities as well as those of the influencers they collaborate with. Aki Network might seem like a tool for an event planning platform, but it differentiates itself by emphasizing the influencer's impact Mature project developers attach great importance to this aspect. Whether it's about entering the Japanese market or other international markets, you might collaborate with a famous KOL who has hundreds of thousands of fans, only to realize that the attention they generate is not as significant as anticipated. . Therefore, for projects looking to penetrate the Japanese market and establish close connections with KOLs, they can use tools like Aki Network to discern KOL's capabilities, thus saving cognitive costs. The Aki Network reveals this hidden information, allowing users and project developers to access this crucial information When dealing with cultural differences in the Japanese market, what challenges have your projects encountered? How have you addressed these challenges and successfully integrated into the local culture? : HOST Honestly, . Integrating into the Japanese market means investing time, building relationships, making friends, and fostering trust. Once trust is established, users will reveal many truths. However, this . Also, having Japanese team members or those fluent in Japanese who can connect deeply with people is beneficial. The majority of the Meteorite Labs team comprises Chinese who have lived in Japan for over a decade, so there are minimal cultural differences. : UMI it requires patience trust-building process takes time Meteorite Labs' founder, Melody, has many years of experience in this field. Before moving into investment, she helped many projects get listed on Japanese exchanges. For instance, she orchestrated IOST's listing on CoinCheck, marking the first overseas listing. She also has experience with exchanges and venture capital, giving her a comprehensive and multidimensional perspective of the Japanese market. As we've guided numerous projects into the Japanese market, we've identified several rules to follow. . This characteristic extends from the Web2 to Web3 era. . This is because our approach extends beyond just interacting with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and fostering their trust and loyalty; it's also about helping the mainstream users to gradually accept and embrace the project. In this field, Meteorite Labs brings extensive experience and a rich array of resources to the table. Also, the Aki Network, as mentioned earlier, can serve as an effective and streamlined tool for ventures looking to infiltrate and broaden their reach within the Japanese market. Should anyone harbor an interest in Japanese local funds or community resources and desire to delve deeper into these topics, I extend an open invitation for contact and communication. The core of Japanese culture values quality, rejects impulsiveness, and embodies the spirit of a craftsman As a result, projects that lean towards hasty operations or a short-term, money-oriented approach may not find an easy fit within the Japanese market About Meteorite Labs Meteorite Labs is a fundamental research-driven crypto fund with extensive experience and connections in Asia, particularly Japan. Its multidisciplinary team combines expertise in investment, marketing, mathematics, data analysis, arts, game industry, and law. Meteorite Labs invests in venture and liquid opportunities within the blockchain sector through intensive research, investigation, and data analytics. We actively evaluate blockchain projects and ecosystems, with a focus on those that instill positive values in the web3-based world economy and experience, as well as the bridges between them. About Aki Network Aki Network is the first Web3 growth stack to track real promotion performances of crypto influencers with on-chain data-driven products. Since its launch in July 2022, Aki Network has been growing rapidly, collaborating with 200+ campaigns while connecting them with 2400+ network influencers and 310k+ community members via 303k+ successful user referrals. Aki Network's approach to data-driven influencer marketing, combined with its strong network of influencers and community members, makes it an indispensable asset for businesses looking to grow in the Web3 space. In-Person Contact Telegram： BD Director Meteorite Labs Founder | @Umiii_xh @melodysyz This story was distributed as a release by web3.com under HackerNoon’s Brand As An Author Program. 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Unlocking the Japanese Market: Insights from Star Web3 Fund, Meteorite Labs 

Desbloqueo del mercado japonés: perspectivas de Star Web3 Fund, Meteorite Labs

Déverrouiller le marché japonais : perspectives du fonds Star Web3, Meteorite Labs

जापानी बाज़ार को खोलना: स्टार वेब3 फंड, उल्कापिंड लैब्स से अंतर्दृष्टि

日本市場の開拓: Star Web3 Fund、Meteorite Labs からの洞察

Desbloqueando o mercado japonês: insights do Star Web3 Fund, Meteorite Labs

Mở khóa thị trường Nhật Bản: Thông tin chi tiết từ Quỹ Star Web3, Phòng thí nghiệm thiên thạch

解锁日本市场：Star Web3 Fund、Meteorite Labs 的见解

Why Crypto is Back in the News in Japan The political elite of Japan wants to usher the country into the Web3 age with little bureaucratic red table to bring investments and create a friendly regulatory environment for blockchain startups in Japan. Several lawmakers have this year to advance crypto and Web3 policy by issuing studies and proposing revisions to current legislation and regulations. Fumio Kishida, Prime Minister of Japan, identified Web3 as a foundation of economic transformation at the beginning of the year, which kicked off the fast advancement of the crypto industry in Japan. This move by the Prime Minister has changed the perception of crypto in Japan as regulators and political elites warm up to crypto. taken the initiative In November of 2021, Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) candidate Kishida became prime minister of Japan, where his Web3 vision coincides with his administration’s goals of economic revival and revitalization. , blockchain, NFTs and Web3 have the potential to bring private investment back to Japan and help him deliver on his promise of economic expansion and more evenly distribution of wealth in the Japanese society. The change in the regulatory landscape has increased the bullishness toward crypto in Japan, a piece of exciting news for entrepreneurs looking to break into the Japanese market. According to Kishida https://twitter.com/TAIRAMASAAKI/status/1486143128113676294?embedable=true Understanding Why Japan is Critical for the Success of the Cryptocurrency Industry Japan’s crypto asset sector has seen a rise in interest and trading volume in recent years. As per Statista, in Japan, the traded in the 2020 fiscal year reached 117.97 trillion yen, an amount which showcases that crypto adoption in Japan may not be far from the reality due to continued trading interest from retail investors. Additionally, the total value of all trades on the spot market reached about 20.61 trillion yen, whereas all margin trades were 97.4 trillion yen, approximately five times as much, indicating that Japanese traders are interested in trading cryptocurrencies on leverage to maximize their profit potential. Banking on the trading interest, the political elite is trying to capitalize on Japanese traders’ interests by creating regulations protecting investor interests. total value of all cryptocurrencies About three million people in Japan held crypto assets on crypto exchanges in 2021. People in their forties made up the bulk of account holders, with those in their thirties coming in a close second. BitFlyer, Coincheck, and GMO Coin were three of Japan’s most important cryptocurrency exchanges. However, the current regulations in Japan are stringent in nature due to which Japanese cryptocurrency exchanges include fewer assets than their foreign counterparts due to strict laws restricting the listing of new cryptocurrencies, even though cryptocurrencies are growing in popularity in Japan. A self-regulatory authority for the cryptocurrency sector, the Japan Virtual and Crypto assets Exchange Association, issued a “green list” of virtual currencies that do not need to be screened before being listed by brokerage firms in 2022, making it easier for virtual asset platforms to list cryptocurrencies. Such business-friendly moves by industry stakeholders are bringing Japan back on the map for blockchain startups and investors as a favourable jurisdiction for setting up businesses. Further, Japan officially stablecoins as a form of legal tender on June 3, 2022. The Financial Services Agency (FSA) of Japan drafted the first version of the law in December 2021. By March of 2022, it had made it into Parliament, where it received overwhelming support. The legislation’s principal goal is to safeguard investments and will take effect in 2023 - a regulatory step that aims to bring back blockchain investors to Japan. As Japan is the third largest economy in the world, such regulatory developments are playing a huge role in cementing the crypto industry in Japan. recognised and legalised What is Happening? By bringing together the leading companies in Japan to collectively usher in the future of Web3, , a smart contracts platform, broke a world record by publishing a national newspaper advertising with the largest brands in a single ad. The September 26 issue of Nikkei featured advertising from 329 blue chip firms backing cryptocurrencies. Astar Network According to the Japanese Blockchain Association, Astar Network is Japan’s most widely used blockchain on the Layer-1 technology stack. The Nikkei newspaper includes an advertisement with a QR code in the bottom right corner that may be scanned to acquire a free, non-transferable NFT. If a user does not have a wallet address, the QR code will create one for them. This move is a marketing masterstroke critical for increasing the adoption of NFTs in Japan and introducing millions of people to the NFT industry. : Vested Interest Disclosure The author is an independent contributor publishing via our . Be it through direct compensation, media partnerships, or networking. The author has a vested interest in the company/ies mentioned in this story. HackerNoon has reviewed the report for quality, but the claims herein belong to the author. #DYOR brand-as-author program Presently, Web3 is a critical component of the Japanese government’s national policy. Astar Network CEO Sota Watanabe is guiding the government and many major Japanese corporations toward success in this area. Web3 represents a significant chance for the nation to increase its GDP. Large financial institutions and well-known corporations like GMO, DeNA, Accenture, Microsoft, Amazon Web Services, and others support the plan because they want to see Japan succeed in increasing the adoption of blockchain and cryptocurrencies among Japanese citizens. What is Astar Network? The Astar Network allows developers to create decentralised applications using EVM and WASM smart contracts and provides them with real interoperability through cross-consensus communications (XCM).  Astor Network is built by developers for developers. Astar’s innovative Build2Earn approach enables developers to be compensated for their work through a decentralised application (dApp) staking mechanism. With the backing of all major exchanges and tier 1 VCs, Astar’s dynamic ecosystem has emerged as Polkadot’s dominant Parachain internationally. Astar gives developers the versatility of all Ethereum and WASM toolings to create their dApps. Top TVL dApps may use an incubator hub from to help their development on the Polkadot and Kusama Networks. Astar SpaceLabs Final Thoughts on Astar Network Nikkei Advertisement In my opinion, the Nikkei advertisement with an built-in NFT QR code is a genius marketing move that introduces millions of users to the world of crypto and NFTs. The continued support of the regulators and the push for friendly regulations from industry stakeholders may change the cryptocurrency landscape in Japan in the coming future. This may bring millions of users to crypto, which will assist in increasing the adoption of cryptocurrencies with billions of dollars being invested in Japan to attract institutional investors and entrepreneurs. Don’t forget to like and share the story! Image credits: and . Jezael Melgoza Clay Banks

Nikkei Advertisement for Astar Network Receives the Backing of Record 329 Japanese Corporations

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The manga "One Piece" by Eiichiri Oda, which has sold over 450 copies worldwide, is possibly the most well-known Manga in the world. This suggests there is something there for all storytellers to pick up on. With a rise in popularity across the country for the Manga, it is a goldmine for any storyteller to study in order to hone their narrative skills. What is storytelling? is a kind of expression. It is a kind of communication that humans utilize to inform, entertain, and exchange information about any issue of interest. It is the practice of employing facts and narratives to share and analyze experiences. It might be either linear or non-linear in nature. There is a science to the art; science shows that storytelling affects humans. For instance, humans experience “neural coupling” triggered by the story being told. Storytelling 6 tips for becoming a great storyteller Know your target audience. Be clear about who you are speaking to. This will shape how you say what you want to say. It’ll give insight into language structure, anecdotes, and literary devices to use in the story. Pace your main points throughout your story. Using speech, control how the story unfolds. Use conversations to build the story, like stacking lego the main point as the foundation of the conversation and additional points to infuse clarity and move the story along. Infuse surprises. Twists and turns keep the reader glued to the story. The trick is to suggest the story is going in one direction but let it turn out another way leaving the audience stunned. It becomes some sort of challenge for the audience, who tries to keep guessing while the storyteller always twists the plot. Be Authentic. Embrace your humanity and leverage vulnerability; this is the key to developing an authentic story. To do this show, don't tell. Avoid stating facts. Instead, paint pictures of how the facts occurred or shaped a decision. Start in the middle of the story. This builds anticipation and causes the audience to make assumptions about how things got to the point you have chosen to begin the story. . Avoid ‘telling’ a story Telling a story is the narration of facts and events that occurred. As a storyteller, your duty is to cohesively depict the time, place, and atmosphere where events occurred, using the characters as the force to drive the story forward—explicitly depicting their thoughts, emotions, responses, and reactions as things occur. Anime Vs. Manga What is Anime? Anime is Japanese animation! They address social, scientific, and psychological difficulties, but they're most commonly utilized to explore supernatural themes and mythology. What is Manga? Like in other nations, including the U.S., Manga, which is roughly translated as "humorous picture," began as a straightforward caricature. Manga's beginnings may be traced to the 12th-century "Chojugiga (the Animal Scrolls)" by the artist-priest Kakuyu or Toba (1053–1140), which were literally "humorous images of birds and animals" (Akiyama, 1990, Schodt, 1983). Through the creation of the Ukiyoe, or "Floating World," by Hokusai Katsushika (1760–1849), Manga emerged as a graphic novel. Manga slowly evolved into a unique type of Japanese comic book, reflecting the demands of presenting the depth of human dramas in the graphic narrative as its readership grew older, moving from children to teenagers and adults. After World War II, American comic books and Disney animation had a significant influence on the trend, which peaked between the 1980s and 1990s with the development of the original Japanese manga style. In summary, Manga is the term given  to  Japanese comic books or graphic novels, while anime is the term given to Japanese Animation. Thus Manga is readable, and anime is watchable while Manga. Elements of Manga These are features every storyteller should take into consideration when drafting a plot. Develop your characters first, then create your environment, then write your conflicts and resolutions in a logical order. Outline Theme The majority of Manga have distinct characteristics and make use of numerous storytelling devices common to the genre. The most successful Manga are those that have a knack for experimenting with and utilizing genre clichés in fresh and original ways. The 8 most popular manga themes are Comedy, Romance, Action, Drama, Psychology, Supernatural, History, and Military. Who cares? What is at risk? Why should I care about the lives of these characters? All those questions should be addressed in the opening episodes of a manga. Emotional Appeal You must develop a story that is accepted and understood by Japanese society if you want your Manga to be acceptable.  No matter if it is written in English or Japanese, Manga must have a specific style. The story must delve deeply into the customs, issues, and colloquialisms of everyday Japanese culture. Culture There will always be elements in Manga that go beyond the bounds of everyday reality. Thus, don't judge Manga by its "realism" in the sense that it must always be an exact replica of daily life. Essentially, in the story world, magic and modern technologies must operate in accordance with some kind of set of constant, reliable laws. The word is consistency.Basically, visualize your world and story as a map of a nation. All of the people, the scenery, and the plot take place in a specific space. You want to avoid allowing too much from outside to enter since things operate differently outside of your country's borders. Furthermore, each town in your nation is a specific amount of distance from every other town. Every river, lake, and mountain have been marked on your map. The following day, when your characters awaken, a vast range of mountains had migrated from the east side of their land to the west. You wouldn't then claim that without a very strong justification. Supernatural How to write Manga Using Anime Tips To write Manga, the storyteller must consider the culture, mindset, and socially acceptable behavior, by considering the kind of features that occur and are loved in that culture. Begin with world-building Know your characters Character arc Develop your plot Write, Write, Write Edit Share and get feedback Writing anime is very similar to script writing, and it all begins with a story. The best advice any manga writer will ever give you is to fully immerse yourself in the community. Culture is a storyteller with a wealth of old tales, experiences, and frameworks to analyze, recreate, and build upon. The secret to writing a fantastic story is to take a common experience and retell it with as much empathy as you can to make an excellent story. 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Now that gyms are closed, I’m using Peloton more and I love how Peloton tracks . But I always found it difficult to browse through previous workouts with the user interface on the tablet on the bike. What if I wanted to see summary stats just for 20-minute classes? What are my personal records for a given time period? I know they exist on the app , but I just want one place to visualize and analyze the data that matters to me. everything somewhere I looked into how to get my Peloton data to do some custom sorting, filtering, and analysis. After a few weeks, I realized I could get updates to a Coda doc with all my Peloton stats. Read below to see how I was able to get these near-real-time stats synced to Coda. automated 👉 Go straight to the template and copy it. The template contains this write-up as well as the tables and views you need to analyze your own Peloton workout stats. Go to the Cycling page to see the cycling dashboard I’ve always wanted for myself. Use the Google Apps Script or Python script to start syncing your Peloton data (step-by-step instructions here ). Video tutorial below: See your workout stats on Peloton’s website You’ve probably used the Peloton website before to . Similar to the bike tablet, however, you have to click into each workout to see the stats for that individual workout: view your workouts If you click on the “Overview” and “Achievements” tabs, you’ll see some additional information about your workouts that might be useful. I just really wanted to see the stats associated with my bike rides, and those stats are “trapped” in each individual workout. You can’t see your output, calories, etc. over time. Download a CSV of your workout stats In the top right of the screenshot above, however, is a “Download Workouts” button. This lets you get a of all your workout data which is pretty sweet! This has most of the info I care about: CSV download Some of the columns include , , , and . This means you can start answering questions like: Length Type Total Output Avg. Watts - What was my max output for 45-minute classes? - What was the max average cadence for each instructor I’ve taken a class from? - How has my average output been trending over time? For many of you, this CSV should be enough for you to analyze your bike and non-bike workouts. You can throw this data into a spreadsheet (or a Coda doc 🙂), build some charts, and be on your merry way. Any time you want to get your most updated stats, just download the CSV and plug it into your spreadsheet or Coda doc. For me, I wanted to see and of updating my stats. I don’t want to download the CSV and copy and paste the data into Coda every time I finished a workout. additional stats automate the process Specifically, some questions I wanted to answer were: - Can I get stats like (based on ratings submitted by Peloton members), , and additional info about Peloton instructors? Difficulty Leaderboard Rank - How can I automate the process of getting my stats into a Coda doc downloading a CSV? without Playing with the unofficial Peloton API Turns out a few people have dabbled with the unofficial Peloton API. from Pat Litke is probably the most well-documented project. This library is great if you want to build a custom application on top of the Peloton API, but I wanted to find a way to simply get the data out from my Peloton account and into Coda. This one Turns out there are quite a variety of endpoints off of . You can get data about your Peloton account, instructors, and most importantly, your workouts. Here is a sample of data you can get about your account after authenticating with your username and password: https://api.onepeloton.com Some high-level data about your workouts: After some more searching, there’s an API explorer on showing the endpoints you can ping on the Peloton API. One of the more interesting endpoints is where you can get second-by-second metrics like output, resistance, and more: SwaggerHub all api/workout/{workoutId}/performance_graph With this data, you can build your own workout chart like the one you see on the bike tablet or on the website: So I know the data is there, I just need to figure out which metrics I want and the charts and I want to see. Picking the right Peloton workout metrics At the very least, I wanted to get the metrics you get from the CSV output. So those columns are a given. The additional metrics and stats I wanted to get include: - — And total leaderboard users too. Leaderboard rank - — a crowdsourced rating from 1–10 you give after a workout. Difficulty - — the total number of workouts others have done for this workout (gives you a sense of the popularity of the workout). Total workouts - — correlated with and is just interesting to see which workouts people provide ratings for. Total ratings Total workouts - — basically anything you can find on this . Instructor data Peloton instructors page There’s a whole plethora of metrics you can get from the API but these were the ones I wanted to see in addition to the properties from the CSV. You can see every metric I pull in from the page. All workouts Main cycling dashboard If you go to , you’ll see the main “dashboard” with the stats I wanted to see. Cycling You can get from the last 10 rides on the tablet or from the website, but it’s all in one place. Additionally, this list gets re-sorted every time new workouts get synced over from Peloton in . You can also filter the list by the length of the workout so that you are doing an apples-to-apples comparison. This is a nice condensed list to see how my workouts have been trending recently: All workouts View of 10 most recent workouts on the Cycling dashboard Below that 10 latest workouts table, I have a that just shows the best workouts I’ve had by Again, this is all data you can get from the CSV download, but the main difference is that this data gets updated automatically every hour, day, week, or whatever interval works for you. Personal Records table workout length . Personal records by workout length Finally, the charts below these tables show metrics over time so I can get a sense of how my performance have improved or declined over time. Key views of Peloton workout stats In sub-pages of the page, I sliced and diced my data based on different views I wanted to see my workouts. For instance, I’ve always wanted to see one view of my workouts and then . Seeing the dates when I reached a really high output encourages me to work harder to get back to that level of performance. You can see this view in . Cycling grouped by workout length sorted by output (kj) By length Another view I’ve always wanted to see is how my stats look . Maybe certain instructors are more encouraging and therefore lead me to better performance. That’s what the page allows me to see. Looks like I’ve taken quite a few classes with Matt Welpers 💪. grouped by instructor By instructor Finally two other views I thought would be interesting for cycling workouts are: - — See your workouts sorted by your position on the leaderboard. These are stats that you can’t get in the CSV, so it’s neat to see which rides I’ve performed the best in relative to all other Peloton members. By leaderboard rank - — While there is a calendar on the tablet and website, this view color-codes the events by . This means you can see other workout stats like running, strength, meditation, etc. Calendar workout type Two additional pages I set up to quickly sort and filter through Peloton data are: - — Filter across all different dimensions Filter Workouts — See the profiles for all your favorite instructors (this list also gets updated in the sync as new instructors are added) - Browse Instructors Syncing data in “real-time” from Peloton to Coda What good are these charts and tables if they don’t stay updated? Since we know the API exists, I wanted to find an for keeping the workout data in my Coda doc up to date with my workouts on Peloton. automated process Caveats about Peloton API As I mentioned earlier, the Peloton API is unofficial and undocumented. This means Peloton (the company) has not “blessed” the use of their API for the public, so the API could change at any time. This would essentially break the scripts I’ve written to sync data over from Peloton to Coda. Caveat #1: As with any API, you may use the API too aggressively and the fine folks at Peloton might rate-limit you. Don’t be the guy or gal who runs these scripts every thinking you need near-real-time updates. In reality, a sync would probably be sufficient for most of you out there. Long story short - be nice or else Peloton might block your use of their API 🚫. Caveat #2: minute daily Google Apps Script If you’ve come across my other , you’ve probably noticed I’m a big fan of . It’s a low-code, scalable, and most importantly, tool to connect your different tools together. Of course, Google makes it super easy to get data in and out of Google products, but you can set up workflows between non-Google tools as well. published docs Google Apps Script free The reason I think Google Apps Script is the right solution to sync your workout data from Peloton to Coda (as of the writing of this post) is because you can set up . These are basically the rules for how often you want the script to run. As I mentioned in the caveats above, I would highly recommend setting a as the highest frequency to run the Google Apps Script. time-driven triggers daily interval Authentication with Peloton This was probably the most difficult part of the script to figure out. In order to get your Peloton stats, you have to provide your username and password so that Peloton knows that you are, well, you! In the Google Apps Script, there is a that lets you fetch any URL and convert the response to a JSON object. This part of the authentication code allows you to “login” to Peloton by submitting an parameter that contains your Peloton login details: UrlFetchApp class options base_url = options = { : , : , : .stringify({ : PELOTON_USERNAME, : PELOTON_PASSWORD}), : }; login = UrlFetchApp.fetch(base_url + , options); var 'https://api.onepeloton.com' var 'method' 'post' 'contentType' 'application/json' 'payload' JSON 'username_or_email' 'password' 'muteHttpExceptions' true var '/auth/login' : We need to make various other calls to the API and those calls authenticated. Peloton won’t just give you workout data for anyone just because you know their Peloton username. This is where the cookie for the login session comes into play: The problem won’t be cookie = login.getAllHeaders()[ ]; var 'Set-Cookie' The returns all the header information from the HTTP response (which contains the cookie we need). We just store the relevant attribute in the variable. getAllHeaders() method cookie The cookie object returned from the headers looks like this: Another problem: [ , , ] "__cfduid=d88dc31d26154890903e4ed470ce2d2d31610584581; expires=Sat, 13-Feb-21 00:36:21 GMT; path=/; domain=.onepeloton.com; HttpOnly; SameSite=Lax" "peloton_session_id=57c891b1d8004745b7f19280a25af2cb; Domain=.onepeloton.com; HttpOnly; Max-Age=2592000; Path=/; SameSite=Lax; Secure; Version=1" "__cfruid=14a3728b6c055fbcd9384022acdfdf91f2ec912e-1610584582; path=/; domain=.onepeloton.com; HttpOnly; Secure; SameSite=None" There are all these expiration and domain attributes we don’t need. So, we just need the , , and as one long string, so this part of the authentication function creates that string for us: cfduid peloton_session_id cfruid ( i = ; i < cookie.length; i++) { cookie[i] = cookie[i].split( )[ ] } authenticated_options = { : { : cookie.join( )}} for var 0 ';' 0 var 'headers' 'Cookie' ';' Now we have this variable we can use it for all our subsequent calls with the API so that Peloton knows we are still “logged in” to our Peloton account. authenticated_options Getting existing Peloton workouts from Coda The first time you run the script, your workouts will get synced over to the table. To prevent unnecessary calls to the API, the script first pulls all the workout IDs from the table and compares them with the workout IDs returned from the API. We only look at the workouts that need to be synced over to Coda since previous workout data won’t change. all Workouts Workouts new Remember the endpoint I mentioned earlier? Turns out that returns a of data, so we want to make sure we ping this endpoint . This ensures we don’t pull performance graph data from Peloton we don’t need to and gives the Peloton API a break. api/workout/{workoutId}/performance_graph ton only if we have to You can get workout data from the endpoint the endpoint. You would think that the most detailed stats would be in the “performance graph,” but it turns out there is some data in like leaderboard stats. So I created a object that contains “summary” and “performance” metrics. api/workout/{workoutId}/performance_graph and api/workout/{workoutId} api/workout/{workoutId} workoutData Once we have all the relevant columns, we just format the data in a way that the needs and push that data to the table. Coda API Workouts Python script The works pretty much the same way as the , without the added benefit of being able to schedule the script to run at some interval in an easy way. Authentication, however, was much easier to accomplish with the Python script. Python script Google Apps Script By importing the requests , you get a user-friendly way to manage the logged-in session on Peloton. For instance, with these four lines of code, we can authenticate with Peloton so that for future calls to the API, we just need to use with various parameters: library s.get() s = requests.Session()
base_url = payload = { : peloton_username, : peloton_pw}
s.post(base_url + , json=payload) 'https://api.onepeloton.com' 'username_or_email' 'password' '/auth/login' There’s no messing around with cookies 🍪, it just works. Deploying a serverless function on Google Cloud You could run the script on your local machine or on some public cloud platform. The tradeoff for having a more difficult method for how often the script runs is the with where/how you run the script. automating flexibility Serverless functions were all the rage the last few years so I thought I’d try it out and see if I could spin up an example on Google Cloud Platform. get a URL that we can ping to trigger the Python script to run. The goal: Setting up Google Cloud Just setting up Google Cloud to get one Cloud Function to run was a bit of a pain. In addition to setting up a billing account (requires a credit card) and tying a project to a billing account, you need to enable the and APIs (two services we need) to even start using Cloud Functions: Cloud Functions Cloud Scheduler A helpful I came across from a developer advocate at Google Cloud is this one. It’s a little harder to use since the blog post assumes you are using the command line tool. Nonetheless, Dustin creates a pattern for running the function that I wouldn’t have otherwise figured out (via Cloud Scheduler). blog post gcloud Setting up the Cloud Function Once you start creating a Cloud Function, the key settings are to set the trigger type to “HTTP” and “Allow unauthenticated invocations.” I didn’t want to mess with IAM policies and all that stuff, so this should be fine for our needs: Once you’re in the source code editor, you just need to set the runtime to “Python 3.7” and rename the to something like . Then you can copy over the to the code editor. Entry point runPelotonSync Python script In order for this script to work with Cloud Functions, however, you have to wrap the script inside a function like this. Almost all the code goes into the function: pelotonData(request) After that, hit and wait for Google Cloud to deploy your function. If everything works out correctly, you’ll get a unique “Trigger URL” on the “Trigger” tab of your Cloud Function: Deploy Get your Cloud Function to run every day Unlike Google Apps Script where you can simply tell Google how often you want your script to run on a dropdown menu, we have tell Google Cloud how often the python script should run via cron rules. We can set up the interval for calling the URL we got from our Cloud Function by using Google Cloud Scheduler. The key field to fill out when you set up a new Cloud Scheduler job is the . This is the you got from your Cloud Function: URL Trigger URL The is where you need the indicate the cron rules for how often you want Cloud Scheduler to ping the URL. In the above screenshot, this job would run every minute. A helpful site to figure out what characters you should put for the cron rule is . Once this is all set up, you can get detailed logging on your job and see manually run the job from the main Cloud Scheduler interface: Frequency https://crontab.guru/ Final notes I’m still playing around with this template for visualizing my Peloton stats and with the data that gets returned from the Peloton API. If you have any suggestions or see mistakes with the scripts, feel free to submit a PR . here Hope these stats encourage you to hit new PRs whether your cycling, running, or doing a strength exercise. Train hard, train smart, and have fun! — Matt Welpers

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