Metaplanet and BTC Inc. launch Bitcoin Japan for 2028

Metaplanet Inc. and BTC Inc. have announced Bitcoin Japan, an international stop in The Bitcoin Conference series. CoinEdition reports that the event will take place at the Tokyo International Forum on February 23 and 24, 2028, with general passes going on sale immediately. Blockonomi provides additional details about access and the event’s place in the series. It reports that Japan will be the fourth international market for The Bitcoin Conference and that Metaplanet will offer free passes to eligible shareholders who own at least 100 shares. The 100-share eligibility threshold and the fourth-market designation were not stated in CoinEdition’s supplied summary. Both outlets corroborate the principal announcement: Bitcoin Japan is being organized by Metaplanet and BTC Inc., and its dates and Tokyo venue are set for February 23-24, 2028. Their coverage differs in emphasis rather than substance. CoinEdition focuses on the launch and immediate availability of passes, whereas Blockonomi gives more detail about shareholder access and the international expansion of the conference series. BTC Inc. is identified as a subsidiary of Nakamoto Inc., while Metaplanet trades in Japan under ticker 3350 on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. The arrangement connects a Japan-listed Bitcoin-focused company with a Nasdaq-listed parent’s subsidiary, although the supplied coverage does not provide further details about sponsorship, speakers, or the conference program. The launch arrives against a subdued market backdrop. Bitcoin is priced at $74,129, up 0.05% over 24 hours but down 3.64% over seven days, with a market capitalization of $1.49 trillion. The total crypto market stands at $2.54 trillion and is broadly flat, while the Fear & Greed Index is at 32, corresponding to fear. The next concrete steps are the immediate sale of passes and implementation of the shareholder eligibility offer reported by Blockonomi.