Odaily Planet Daily reported that during a special talk show at the WebX 2025 conference held in Tokyo, Japan, Japanese singer, actor, and one of the eight members of Kansai Johnny's, an idol group under Johnny & Associates, Murakami Shingo mentioned: "It's a bit of an inside story. When we (artists) want to talk about Bitcoin, most commercial broadcasters will refuse. They (the companies) tell me never to use the names of specific currencies like Bitcoin or Ethereum, so I can only call it crypto assets. And each word is very limited in expression.

Crypto assets haven't gained social acceptance yet, so we need to proceed conservatively. This is why cryptocurrency advertising is quite difficult. People in the entertainment industry, including those working on the show, feel the risks are significant. I opened an account with Bitbank (a Japanese exchange) and started trading cryptocurrencies. I probably watch it more than any other celebrity every day. Prime Minister Ishiba's visit to WebX today demonstrates that we've finally entered an era where Japan, to avoid being overtaken by the United States, must also actively promote cryptocurrencies.

When I was hosting a program called "Economics" on Japan Cultural Broadcasting Station, I would come into contact with many knowledgeable guests. I found that there might be an opportunity to use NFT for ticketing.

In the past, when we held in-person concerts, we focused primarily on physical merchandise, like tickets, brochures, and folders. I'm not saying we should replace everything with digital, but rather expand that offering. When I talk to listeners and fans, some worry about the bulk of their physical merchandise when moving. They worry about how to handle their favorite items when they get married or have children. NFTs would be fantastic."