What began as a late-night Clubhouse chat has evolved into official city policy in Tokyo. In this inspiring episode, Irie Nobuko (@irienobuko) joins Bitcoin.com News Lead David Sencil (@_dsencil) to share how Web3 has become a key part of Tokyo’s growth plan — and what that means for the city’s innovation future.

As a leading advocate for digital transformation in Japan, Irie explains how the movement known as #TeamZ helped bridge the gap between grassroots Web3 communities and city policymakers, turning online discussions into actionable public policy. The conversation explores how Web3, blockchain, and digital assets are being woven into Tokyo’s official strategy for entrepreneurship, culture, and economic development.

From startup acceleration and creative industries to governance and regulation, Irie offers a rare insider look at how Tokyo is positioning itself as a global hub for Web3 innovation — all sparked by a single late-night idea that caught fire.

• How a Clubhouse discussion became real city policy
• Why Tokyo is betting on Web3 for economic growth
• The story behind #TeamZ and Japan’s Web3 policy movement
• How grassroots builders are influencing government strategy
• What other cities can learn from Tokyo’s approach to digital innovation

A must-listen for policymakers, entrepreneurs, and builders exploring how grassroots innovation and government collaboration can drive the next phase of Web3 adoption and smart-city growth.

🎙️ Host: David Sencil – Bitcoin.com News Podcast
💼 Guest: Irie Nobuko – Web3 Advocate & #TeamZ Leader
🔗 Learn more: bitcoin.com | @irienobuko | #TeamZ

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