Guides

Practical guides to NFTs and to using HEXA, Japan's NFT marketplace where you can buy and sell with a credit card in Japanese yen — no crypto wallet required.

• No. 1 in Track Record: 17 Municipalities Have Issued NFTs on HEXA, Creating Related Populations, Securing Revenue and Promoting Their Cities

  The number of municipalities that have issued NFTs on HEXA, one of Japan's largest NFT marketplaces, has passed 17, the most of any marketplace in Japan.

• Tohoku Electric Power and HEXA Partner to Launch a Regional Co-Creation Project Using NFT Technology

  HEXA is partnering with Tohoku Electric Power Co., Inc. to launch a regional co-creation project using NFT technology, which gives digital data uniqueness, to create related population and revitalize local economies.

• Stay Connected After the Event with an "Unsellable NFT": Certificate NFTs Keep Participant Communities Going

  What is a certificate NFT that cannot be resold or transferred? Unlike ordinary NFTs, certificate NFTs offered by HEXA are issued in a form that cannot be traded on the secondary market or transferred.

• No More Paper Membership Cards: Digital Memberships That "Grow Your Fans" with Zero Maintenance Costs

  HEXA, one of Japan's largest NFT marketplaces, has released a new feature that lets you issue digital memberships with no maintenance or management costs at all.

• New Feature: Apply to Sell Multiple Digital Memberships (ERC1155 Format)

  HEXA, one of Japan's largest NFT marketplaces, now has a feature for applying to sell ERC1155-format NFTs, which let you sell multiple NFTs based on the same data.

• Over 10,000 Shops and 170,000 Items! More Sellers Join HEXA to Sell and Trade Digital Memberships and Tickets, with Resale Revenue Going to Issuers, Not Flea Market Sites

  The NFT marketplace HEXA, one of Japan's largest platforms for issuing digital memberships and tickets, has passed 10,000 shops and 170,000 items released.

• How to Receive an NFT (Gift Link, QR Code or Code)

  Here's how to receive an NFT. You can receive it with a single click! While logged in to HEXA, just click the gift link or scan the QR code to receive it.

• New Feature Lets Anyone, Individual or Company, Turn Memberships and Tickets for Shops, Products and Services into NFTs to Sell and Trade

  HEXA, one of Japan's largest NFT marketplaces, now lets any individual or company sell and trade NFTs to re-price the diverse analog value of regions, such as food and tourism experiences, at global prices.

• NFT Free Distribution (Airdrop) Feature

  A feature for distributing your issued NFTs to multiple users free of charge has been added. Currently, it is available only for ERC1155-format NFTs, which let you issue multiple identical NFTs.

• Buying and Using Ticket NFTs

  A ticket NFT is a ticket-type NFT for which the issuer sets the number of uses and an expiration date. Ticket NFTs display the remaining uses and expiration date.

• How to Create a HEXA Account and Log In

  You can create a HEXA account and log in three ways: with your X (formerly Twitter) account, your Google account, or your email address.

• How to Gift an NFT (Email Address, QR Code, Gift Code or Account)

  You can also gift NFTs you hold to other people. NFT gifts are used for many purposes, from promoting NFT projects to saying thank you, treasure hunts and stamp rally prizes.

• The World's Largest NFT Exhibition in the HEXA Metaverse

  Every NFT submitted will be exhibited, without exception! Display one NFT in the GOD area of the vast, seamlessly connected HEXA LAND metaverse, with no loading screens.

• Introducing 6blog, a Web3 Blogging Service Where Web Articles Can Be Bought and Sold Like Used Books

  What is 6blog? 6blog is a next-generation Web3 blogging service run by HEXA, one of Japan's largest NFT marketplaces, with the mission of maximizing the value of article content.

• Guide to Buying NFTs by Applying for an INO (Initial NFT Offering)

  This page explains how to buy NFTs sold in INO format. If you are considering selling NFTs in INO format, please see the separate guide.

• Tobu Top Tours Co., Ltd. and HEXA Form a Comprehensive Business Alliance to Collaborate on Regional Revitalization, NFTs and Web3

  HEXA, one of Japan's largest NFT marketplaces, has formed a comprehensive business alliance with Tobu Top Tours Co., Ltd. to collaborate on city promotion and regional revitalization.

• A Metaverse and NFT Platform Where You Can Earn

  The NFT marketplace HEXA has released HEXA Metaverse β2.0, a major update that adds new features such as area NFT issuance and building creator lands.

• Registering Your Qualified Invoice Issuer Registration Number Under the Invoice System

  With Japan's invoice system starting on October 1, 2023, we have added a feature on My Page → Rewards for registering your qualified invoice issuer registration number.

• Nishikawa Town Digital Resident NFT Purchase Guide

  This page explains how to buy the digital resident NFT of Nishikawa Town, Yamagata Prefecture, through its INO sale on HEXA.

• How to Buy NFTs (From Credit Card Payment to Resale, Wallet Withdrawal and Metaverse Display)

  A complete guide to HEXA's features: buying NFTs, reselling them, withdrawing them to your wallet and displaying them in the metaverse, all without crypto.

• Turn Articles and Information Content into NFTs and Shift Paid Content From Consumption to Investment

  HEXA, one of Japan's largest NFT marketplaces, now lets you sell text content such as articles and information as NFTs, turning paid content into something buyers can invest in.

• How to Sell NFTs (From Creation and Issuance to Collection, Tag and Community Settings)

  A complete guide to selling NFTs on HEXA, from creating and issuing them to setting collections and tags and launching a holder-only community.

• INO (Initial NFT Offering): From Application to Sale, and Our Review (Making a Quasi-DAO Possible)

  INO stands for Initial NFT Offering, the first sale of NFTs in an NFT project. Learn how an INO on HEXA works from application to sale and how we review it.

• ETH and MATIC Payments Now Available on HEXA, One of Japan's Largest NFT Marketplaces

  HEXA, one of Japan's largest NFT marketplaces, now accepts ETH and MATIC (ERC20 tokens on the Polygon chain) for selling and reselling NFTs.

• About the NFT Tag Feature

  Tag feature, first release: issuers can now set up to 5 tags per NFT from My Page → Issued NFTs, helping NFTs appear in searches and get discovered.

• How to Use the NFT Holder-Only Community Feature (DAO)

  On the HEXA NFT marketplace, NFT issuers can make announcements exclusively to holders of the NFTs they issue. Learn how to set up and run a holder-only community (DAO).

• HEXA Partners with fancity, the Anime NFT Marketplace Run by TV Tokyo Medianet and Others

  NFTs from fancity, the anime NFT marketplace run by TV Tokyo Medianet and Cloud Circus, can now also be traded on HEXA. fancity's first release is Ascendance of a Bookworm.

• About the HEXA Ambassador Program (Rounds 1–8)

  An overview of the HEXA ambassador program as run in rounds 1 to 8, and the changes from round 8 on. See the current HEXA ambassador program here.

• Generating Links for HEXA NFT Exhibition Displays

  Following several requests to reuse the display from the HEXA NFT exhibition held October 14–16, 2022, we have made the exhibition display URL generator available to everyone.

• HEXA Partners with fancity, the Anime NFT Marketplace by TV Tokyo Medianet and Cloud Circus

  HEXA, the NFT marketplace run by Media Equity Inc., is partnering with fancity, an anime NFT marketplace run by TV Tokyo Medianet Inc. and Cloud Circus Inc.

• HEXA NFT Museum at Tokyu Plaza Shibuya

  Dates: October 14 (Fri) – October 16 (Sun), 2022, 11:00–20:00. Venue: Tokyu Plaza Shibuya 3F. NFT exhibition with a treasure hunt and on-the-spot NFT purchases.

• A Thorough Comparison of NFT Marketplaces (Japanese, Overseas and Payment Methods)

  What is an NFT? Before NFTs, it was hard to see asset value in digital works, because a digital work can be copied perfectly. Here is how NFT marketplaces compare.

• HEXA LAND On-Site Ad Review Guidelines

  HEXA LAND ads are reviewed against our own standards, set to exclude ads that conflict with laws such as the Payment Services Act or with public order and morals, or that may harm HEXA users.

• [Symbol XYM Payments Introduced] HEXA, One of Japan's Largest NFT Marketplaces

  Note: On 2025/3/10, the features for new sales and resales paid in XYM were discontinued, because XYM payments had not been used for more than a year.

• HEXA Metaverse: Rental NFT Display Feature

  You can now lend your owned NFTs and the NFTs you have issued that are on sale to other users, who can then display them in the metaverse. You remain listed as the holder.

• HEXA Review and Reporting Inappropriate Content

  Why does HEXA review NFTs? On global marketplaces such as OpenSea, anyone can issue any content without review. Learn how HEXA's review works and how to report problems.

• Using the HEXA Logo

  You may use the HEXA logo freely, for both commercial and non-commercial purposes, under the following conditions. If you are unsure, please contact us by DM.

• Call for Official HEXA Metaverse Videos

  We are looking for Creators' Shop videos to feature in HEXA's official press releases, on the HEXA top page and on the HEXA Metaverse introduction page.

• The Complete Guide to Membership NFTs and Ticket NFTs

  On HEXA, anyone, whether an individual or a company, can issue and sell membership and ticket NFTs. This page explains what issuers need to know before issuing.

• HEXA LAND Small-Scale 6th Sale

  We are preparing the HEXA LAND small-scale 6th sale. This page gathers the information published on X (formerly Twitter) and other details, and will be updated as needed.

• HEXA, the Web3 NFT Marketplace × Metaverse, and the Kishida Cabinet's "Basic Policy"

  HEXA, one of Japan's largest Web3 NFT marketplace and metaverse services, works toward the blockchain and content goals of the Kishida Cabinet's Basic Policy of June 7, 2022.

• HEXA LAND 5th Sale

  We are preparing the HEXA LAND 5th sale. This page gathers the information published on X (formerly Twitter) and other details, and will be updated as needed.

• 1st Call for HEXA Metaverse Certified Architects

  We are looking for new rooms to join the Meadow, Gallery and Office! Selected rooms are added to the room selection screen so anyone can choose them, and more.

• Points to Note When Issuing NFTs (Laws and Regulations)

  Issuing art as NFTs or using HEXA's Sponsor NFT scheme is lawful, but if you add new elements, you must comply with laws such as those on premiums, gambling, payments and securities.

• 2022/4/11 Notice of Changes to the Terms of Use and Effective Date

  We have revised our Terms of Use to prepare for buying NFTs with crypto-assets such as ETH, MATIC and XYM, not just Japanese yen, and for issuing membership-type NFTs.

• HEXA LAND 4th Sale: Information Summary

  We are preparing the HEXA LAND 4th sale. This page gathers the information published on X (formerly Twitter) and other details, and will be updated as needed.

• What Are HEXA Certified Ambassadors? Including the Full List

  HEXA ambassadors have no obligations and no fixed term. The title is given to people who have helped raise awareness of HEXA. Here is what it means, plus the full list.

• HEXA Metaverse: How to Use It, Buy and Sell

  HEXA Metaverse is the short name for HEXA Metaverse Gateway, a project run by the NFT marketplace HEXA. Learn how to use it, how to buy, and how to sell.

• HEXA LAND Third Sale: Information Summary

  We are preparing the HEXA LAND third sale step by step. This page gathers the information published on X (formerly Twitter) and other details, and will be updated.

• Proof-of-Ownership vs. Fully On-Chain NFTs: Which Is Better?

  That's not the only thing to look at in an NFT. NFTs include fully on-chain types, which store all information on the chain, and proof-of-ownership types. Here is how they compare.

• What Are Sponsor NFTs?

  Sponsor NFTs are NFTs created in collaboration between the NFT marketplace HEXA, Fullspeed Inc. (stock code: 2159) and its subsidiary for-it Inc., bringing Web3 marketing into the real world.

• HEXA NFT Collection Feature

  About the basic collection features: on HEXA, you can set collections for the NFTs you have issued so that they are shown as collections on the page.

• Earn by Picking NFTs That Sell (Nice💛 Feature)

  HEXA now has its first Play to Earn feature! Press the 💛 (Nice) button, and if that NFT sells within 24 hours, you get 1 to 100 points.

• HEXA Principal Investments Begins NFT Investment Activities!

  Aiming for an NFT marketplace where quality NFTs are bought right away, HEXA Principal Investments has begun investing in NFTs to supply liquidity to the HEXA market and for proprietary trading.

• About HEXA LAND Residents NFTs

  HEXA, the NFT issuance, sales and resale marketplace featured on Osamu Hayashi's TV show "Nichiyobi no Hatsumimigaku," has distributed HEXA LAND Residents NFTs free of charge to its supporters three times.

• Pro Footballer Masato Morishige's Tweet NFT Won by an FC Tokyo Supporter: A New Way to Connect With Fans Through NFTs

  Masato Morishige turned his 2022 New Year's resolution tweet into an NFT, creating a new way to connect with supporters through NFTs.

• [In-Depth Guide] How Web3 Differs From Web2 and Web1, and the Mechanism Behind Its Rapid Spread of Awareness

  With the arrival of blockchain technology, the term Web3 has become a hot topic. Its key point is that tokens such as crypto and NFTs make it possible to own data on the web.

• How to Connect MetaMask and Other Wallets on a Smartphone (iPhone/Android)

  When connecting a wallet from a PC, such as the MetaMask Google Chrome extension, you can authenticate your wallet simply by clicking on the website. On a smartphone, open HEXA in your wallet app's in-app browser.

• About the Royalty Feature for NFT Secondary Sales

  HEXA lets anyone easily issue NFTs with no wallet, crypto or gas fees. Its royalty feature pays issuers a share in Japanese yen each time their NFT is resold on HEXA.

• About HEXA LAND NFT: Bringing Web3 to Life Through Ad-Space NFTs

  In Web3, the new form of internet service, not only service providers but also users contribute to a service's growth and share in its benefits. Learn how HEXA LAND NFT applies this.

• How to Sell NFTs and 4 Key Points to Know (HEXA/OpenSea)

  There are many ways to issue and sell NFTs, from writing your own smart contract to using OpenSea or selling in Japanese yen on HEXA. This guide covers the key points and how to do it.

• [Purchase Reservation Guide] NFT Lottery Sales: From Reservation to Payment and Receiving Your NFT

  This page is for anyone who wants to make a purchase reservation for an influencer's NFT lottery sale but isn't sure how. No crypto or wallet needed; it takes about 30 seconds.

• Polygon/MATIC Explained in Depth

  Polygon/MATIC, a layer 2 solution to Ethereum's scalability problems such as soaring gas fees and slow processing, is drawing attention. Learn its features and real-world uses.

• [Yen Bidding Guide] NFT Yen Auctions: From Bidding to Payment and Receiving Your NFT

  This page is for anyone who wants to bid in an influencer's NFT auction in Japanese yen but isn't sure how. No crypto or wallet needed; bidding takes about 30 seconds.

• How to Connect MetaMask to the Polygon/Matic Network

  To view or receive HEXA NFT MATIC in MetaMask, you need to connect to the Polygon/MATIC network. Here is how to connect MetaMask to the Matic network in a few easy steps.

• NFT Issuance Case Studies Compared in Depth (Japan, Overseas, Services, Prices, Chains and More)

  NFTs make it possible to give one-of-a-kind value to digital works that were once hard to value. We compare notable and high-priced NFTs issued in Japan and overseas.

• NFT Purchase Guide (Credit Card Payment in Yen, Fixed Price)

  How to buy NFTs at a fixed price with payment in Japanese yen on HEXA. For safe transactions, credit card payments use 3D Secure authentication.

• How Ethereum and Smart Contracts Work

  NFTs are drawing worldwide attention, and most NFT trades happen on Ethereum. Learn the basics of Ethereum and how its defining feature, smart contracts, works.

• Tsubasa Yozawa's Tweet NFT Sells for About ¥10.41 Million: The First Listing on the Japanese Service HEXA

  HEXA's first listing (HEXA NFT #1) turned Tsubasa Yozawa's post announcing the birth of his second child into an NFT, which sold at auction for about ¥10.41 million.

• What Is an NFT? Meaning, Examples, and How to Issue and Sell NFTs

  An NFT is digital data proven unique on a blockchain. How NFTs work, vs. Bitcoin, cashing out, issuing, buying, legal and tax points. Start in yen, no crypto needed.

• How to Track Deposits and Withdrawals on Etherscan

  On a blockchain, anyone can check every transaction. Learn how to use Etherscan to see HEXA's deposits and withdrawals and confirm when and from which address ETH was received.

• [For Beginners] From Buying ETH to Setting Up a Wallet and Bidding at Auction: 5 Minutes If You Have an Account, 30 Minutes If You Don't

  Want to bid in an influencer's HEXA NFT (tweet NFT) auction but don't know how? This beginner's guide covers buying ETH, setting up a wallet and placing a bid.

• How to Manage and Display ERC721 (NFTs) in SafePal

  The SafePal mobile app lets you manage and display ERC721-standard NFTs, view some of each NFT's individual metadata, and send them to others.

• ERC721 (NFT) Support by Wallet: A Summary

  A summary of how well each wallet supports ERC721, the most common token standard for NFTs, for anyone looking for a wallet to buy and manage NFTs.

• How to Manage and Display ERC721 (NFTs) in imToken

  The imToken mobile app lets you manage and display ERC721-standard NFTs, view some of each NFT's individual metadata, and send them to others.

• How to Bid in HEXA NFT Crypto Auctions

  How to bid on NFTs from a computer: entering your bid amount and sending a bid request from the HEXA NFT auction page, then verifying your wallet.

• How to Sell NFTs on the OpenSea Marketplace

  A guide to selling NFTs you bought on HEXA on OpenSea, one of the world's largest NFT marketplaces, using HEXA NFTs as an example.

• How to Manage and Display ERC721 (NFTs) in MetaMask

  MetaMask lets you manage and display ERC721-standard NFTs. It cannot show each NFT's individual metadata, but you can check how many you hold and send them.

• How to Set Up MetaMask and Deposit and Withdraw ETH (Ether)

  What is MetaMask? MetaMask is a free wallet for the crypto Ether, created in 2016 by the blockchain software company ConsenSys. Here is how to set it up and use it.

• Tweet NFTs: Benefits and How to Issue Them Step by Step

  What is a tweet NFT? A tweet NFT is something like an ownership right (NFT) to a post you have made. Learn the benefits for issuers and fans, and how to issue one.

• What Is the HEXA NFT Card?

  In light of its effectiveness and user convenience, this feature will be discontinued by the end of March 2023. Learn what the HEXA NFT card is and how it helped prevent NFT impersonation.

• How HEXA NFT Works

  This page explains how HEXA NFT works, from its ERC721 contract and on-chain metadata to HEXA NFT pages. For an overview, see What is HEXA NFT.

• Protection Against NFT Spoofing (Impersonation)

  In light of its effectiveness and user convenience, this feature will be discontinued by the end of March 2023. Learn what NFT spoofing is and how HEXA protects against it.