BlockchainWork at Blockchain EXPO Tokyo Spring 2026: Connecting Vietnam’s Blockchain Talent with the Japanese Market

From April 15 to 17, 2026, Tokyo Big Sight – Japan’s largest exhibition center – once again became the convergence point for the region’s advanced technology sector with NexTech Week Tokyo Spring 2026. The trade show recorded 33,612 total visitors over three days, according to official figures released by organizer RX Japan on April 20, 2026. Among them, Blockchain EXPO Tokyo Spring 2026 – held for the 7th consecutive time – stands as the most important specialized B2B arena of the year dedicated to blockchain technology in the Japanese market.

BlockchainWork was there – not merely to observe trends, but to actively forge connections and put Vietnam’s blockchain talent community on the industry map in one of Asia’s most mature blockchain markets.

NexTech Week Tokyo Spring 2026 – Where Advanced Technology Converges

NexTech Week Tokyo Spring is a large-scale advanced technology trade fair organized annually by RX Japan Ltd. at Tokyo Big Sight. What makes NexTech Week unique is that it is not a single standalone event – it is a “technology village” running multiple specialized exhibitions simultaneously:

• Blockchain EXPO Spring – blockchain applications for business
• AI EXPO – artificial intelligence
• Quantum Computing EXPO – quantum computing
• Talent & Organizational Reform EXPO in the AI Era – HR and organizational reform in the AI era
• Humanoid Robot EXPO – humanoid robotics
• And many other advanced technology exhibitions

This format creates ideal conditions for cross-industry convergence: a company attending in search of AI solutions might unexpectedly connect with a potential blockchain partner, and vice versa. This is precisely why NexTech Week has become one of the most important annual B2B networking events in Japan’s technology calendar.

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Blockchain EXPO Tokyo Spring 2026 – The Industry’s B2B Arena

Blockchain EXPO Tokyo Spring 2026 marks the 7th consecutive edition of Japan’s leading specialized trade show for blockchain technology. This is not a theoretical conference – it is a hands-on B2B event where businesses meet solution providers, seek partnerships, and explore real-world blockchain applications within their own industries.

Key application areas showcased at this year’s event:

• Blockchain for DX: traceability, smart contracts, supply chain optimization
• Web3 and digital assets: NFT, DAO, Real-World Asset tokenization
• DeFi and cross-border payments: next-generation financial infrastructure
• Blockchain applications in logistics, pharmaceuticals, energy, and manufacturing

What sets Blockchain EXPO apart is that the majority of attendees are Japanese businesses actively seeking blockchain solutions to deploy in practice – not to learn about the technology, but to implement it. This makes it an ideal environment for meaningful, long-term connections.

Japan’s Blockchain Market – What Do the Numbers Tell Us?

Japan is not simply a large blockchain market in the region – it is one of the most professionally managed and transparent blockchain ecosystems in Asia.

Japan’s blockchain market currently counts 27 crypto exchanges licensed by the FSA (Financial Services Agency) – one of the most rigorous and credible licensing frameworks in the world. Japan’s blockchain services sector is projected to grow from USD 173.34 million (2024) to USD 2.4 billion by 2035, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 27% – according to MarketResearchFuture.

This translates into an enormous demand for skilled blockchain professionals. Japanese businesses are actively seeking high-quality technology talent from across the region to build, operate, and scale their Web3 ecosystems.

BlockchainWork at the JBA Booth – Connecting and Promoting Vietnam’s Blockchain Talent

Representing BlockchainWork at Blockchain EXPO Tokyo Spring 2026 was Eiji Shioda, Co-founder and Board Member. With over 20 years of experience building businesses and operating systems in Japan, along with a track record of investing in more than 100 crypto projects since 2018, Mr. Eiji brings deep understanding of both the Japanese and Vietnamese blockchain markets.

As a member of the Japan Blockchain Association (JBA), BlockchainWork collaborated with JBA at the association’s exhibition booth to actively promote Vietnam’s blockchain talent community:

• A video introducing Vietnam’s blockchain talent community was screened continuously at the JBA booth throughout the exhibition
• Flyers introducing BlockchainWork and Vietnam’s blockchain workforce were distributed to interested Japanese businesses
• Mr. Eiji Shioda met directly with and connected to potential partners in Japan’s blockchain industry

“AI is transforming every industry at an unprecedented pace – but blockchain is where those changes carry the most real-world meaning: transparent, decentralized, and irreversible. The generation of young professionals who grew up with AI – people who think in data and work alongside AI tools as a natural part of their workflow – will be the force that shapes the global Web3 ecosystem over the next decade. And Vietnam, with its young developer community, strong technological mindset, and rapid adaptability, has a tremendous advantage in becoming a leading source of AI-native talent in the region. Connecting Vietnam’s blockchain talent with the real-world needs of projects in Japan and across the region – that is precisely what BlockchainWork is doing.”

– Eiji Shioda, Co-founder & Board Member, BlockchainWork

BlockchainWork’s presence at the JBA booth is more than a networking opportunity – it is a direct way of placing Vietnam’s blockchain talent community in the line of sight of Japanese businesses actively searching for high-quality technology talent in the region.

Bridging Talent: Vietnam and the Japanese Blockchain Market

Japan has the market, the capital, and the regulatory infrastructure – but it faces a growing shortage of trained blockchain professionals. Vietnam sits on the other side of this equation: a blockchain developer community ranked 4th globally for crypto adoption (Chainalysis 2025), with 17.4% of the population owning cryptocurrency – yet international career pathways remain underexplored.

The intersection of these two markets creates a clear opportunity for both sides. BlockchainWork stands precisely at that crossroads – serving as the bridge between Japanese businesses that need talent and Vietnam’s blockchain community that is ready to deliver.

Attending Blockchain EXPO Tokyo Spring 2026 is more than a networking trip. It is part of BlockchainWork’s long-term strategy – ensuring that when a Japanese business needs blockchain talent, Vietnam and BlockchainWork are the first names that come to mind.

Learn More About Vietnam’s Blockchain Workforce

Want a deeper look at Vietnam’s blockchain labor market – real data from over 1,000 job listings, the most in-demand roles, actual salary ranges, and hiring trends for 2026?

An annual report on Vietnam’s blockchain job market – researched and compiled by BlockchainWork from real recruitment data. Vietnam Blockchain Job Market Report 2025 analyzes over 1,029 blockchain job listings in Vietnam, salary trends, the most sought-after skills, and a 2026 market outlook.

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