JAPAN DAO revitalizes the local area through local collaboration! Spreading the appeal of Shibukawa City, Gunma Prefecture

JAPAN DAO, which delivers Japanese culture to the world, has announced that it will participate in a new project aimed at revitalizing the local area, and will promote the charms of Ikaho Onsen in Shibukawa City, Gunma Prefecture to the world. JAPAN DAO will be in charge of the character design for the “Shibukawa-Ikaho Digital Membership Card” NFT, which will be sold by Tokotsu Inc. in cooperation with the Shibukawa Ikaho Onsen Tourism Association, and will be releasing an “Ikaho Onsen Extra Edition” in the ongoing AMATO manga series.

• Overview of the Shibukawa/Ikaho Digital Membership Card

The Shibukawa-Ikaho Digital Membership Card is a digital item that allows you to receive special benefits at tourist facilities and restaurants in Ikaho Onsen. Benefits include discounts on admission to the Ikaho open-air baths. It will be sold on LINE NEXT's DOSI platform and can be easily traded. This digital membership card was designed in collaboration with JAPAN DAO, one of the world's largest DAO communities, and the Japan NFT Museum. Sales will begin in late June 2024, with a price of $12 (approximately 1,900 yen). Payment can be made with LINE Pay or credit card, and three different designs will be provided at random.

• Background of collaboration with the Ikaho Onsen Tourism Association

Ikaho Onsen is easily accessible from the Tokyo metropolitan area and is one of Japan's leading tourist destinations. Shibukawa City is promoting digital transformation (DX) in tourism, making it well suited to tourism promotion using NFTs. JAPAN DAO will work with the Ikaho Onsen Tourism Association to revitalize the region and maximize its appeal.

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• JAPAN DAO's regional revitalization activities

JAPAN DAO, which operates the Japan NFT Museum, has members from over 150 countries around the world. Utilizing its global network, the organization connects local cities in Japan with regions around the world by hosting various online events and using digital goods.

• About the official mascot “AMATO”

A digital comic series currently being serialized in JAPAN DAO. The main character, AMATO, is active in a wide range of fields, including collaborations with local Japanese characters and manga collaborations themed around tourist attractions.

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• JAPAN DAO's Vision

JAPAN DAO will continue to provide innovative solutions for the development of local communities and a sustainable future. We aim to promote the revitalization of local economies and share the various charms of Japan with the world. For more information or inquiries, please contact us at the following address.

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