Samurai’s Bitcoin Vault: How Japanese Corporates Are Building Crypto Fortresses
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A wave of Japanese companies has begun adopting Bitcoin as a core treasury asset, cementing Japan’s renewed role in shaping the global crypto economy. This move reflects growing concerns over inflation, currency devaluation, and the need for diversified financial strategies. Japanese Companies Load Up on Bitcoin Tokyo-based Metaplanet Inc. leads this trend. The company converted most of its balance sheet into Bitcoin. As of August 4, 2025, it holds 17,595 BTC, ranking seventh globally among public firms. Metaplanet’s “555 Million Plan” targets 100,000 BTC by 2026, and 210,000 BTC by 2027. This shows a long-term commitment to the Bitcoin strategy. Beauty salon operator Convano also joined the movement. It aims to collect 21,000 BTC by March 2027. The company launched a Bitcoin Strategy Office in July 2025. Convano invested $2.7 million in BTC. This marked a big shift in Japanese corporate finance. Other companies are following this lead. Apparel retailer Mac-House will rebrand as Gyet Co., Ltd. in September. The change reflects its shift from clothing to crypto. The company plans to invest $160 million in BTC buying and mining. Kitabo, a 70-year-old textile manufacturer producing synthetic fiber yarns and healthcare products, purchased 3.32 BTC and launched daily $13.5 thousand Bitcoin purchases under an $5.4 million budget. Toho Remac, a Tokyo Stock Exchange-listed company, approved a one-year plan to acquire up to ¥1 billion ($6.8 million) in Bitcoin and Ethereum. The company completed its first purchase on August 6 with 1.4475 BTC and 45.6581 ETH. “Market expectations have pushed valuations to three or four times the BTC value,” said Ken Kawai. He advises the Japan Cryptoasset Business Association. “This could signal a bubble and should be watched carefully.” New Rules Could Unlock Bitcoin ETFs Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) started a new working group in July. It examines changing crypto…
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