"Yamakoshi, a Japanese village hidden in the Niigata mountains, has attracted 1,700 "digital citizens" through the sale of non-tradeable tokens (NFTs) to support and sustain an aging population. Neo-Yamakoshi Village project , led by local residents, curates the Nishikigoi NFT collection, named after the colorful koi fish.🐠#NFT#Crypto #Blockchain

The project has raised more than $423,000 from the sale of Nishikigoi NFTs since its launch in 2021. This money has been directed towards community initiatives, such as organizing sports days for local school students.#CryptoNews#NFTs

The Neo-Yamakoshi Village project was granted 10 million yen (about $62,500) by the ruling Liberal Democratic Party to test and deploy the Web3 tool. However, the project encountered some obstacles, such as explaining the technology and its benefits to the elderly.#Web3#TechNews

Let's discuss using blockchain technology to support rural Japanese communities!#Blockchain#Japan #CommunitySupport"