According to TechFlow, Japanese Liberal Democratic Party President Shigeru Ishiba plans to appoint House of Representatives member Jonouchi Minoru and Masahiro Shigeaki to the cabinet in the next government.

Several relevant sources revealed that adjustments are being made to have Shirouji Shironori serve as Minister of Economic Security and Taira Masaaki as Minister of Digital Affairs.

Startale CEO Sota said on social media that Masaaki Taira, the former chairman of the Japanese government's web3 project, is likely to become the digital minister next week, and praised his support for web3.