Japanese PM pledges to expand funding for startups, including Web3

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has announced a policy to expand funding from the government and financial institutions for startups, including those in the Web3 sector, Coinpost reported. In a video message at the opening of the WebX 2026 conference, Takaichi introduced the 'Total Support Package for Startups,' which was established in May 2025, and vowed to accelerate the industry's growth. She stated that a synergy between government efforts and the networking opportunities at WebX 2026 would further advance Japan's innovation ecosystem. The report notes that former prime ministers also participated in the conference in 2024 and 2025, suggesting the government's pro-Web3 stance has remained consistent through leadership changes.