On HEXA, the Public-Private Partnership Promotion Organization, GMTS and PP Enterprise, aiming to "expand the related population through cosplayers" (related population meaning people who maintain an ongoing connection to a region without living there), will begin selling the Digital Resident NFT Ambassador Cards of Uda City, Nara Prefecture, from 18:00 on December 5 (Thu).
Uda City, Nara Prefecture, together with the Public-Private Partnership Promotion Organization, GMTS and PP Enterprise, aims to "expand the related population through cosplayers" and will sell the NFTs on HEXA, one of Japan's largest NFT marketplaces, from 18:00 on December 5, 2024 (Thu).
The Digital Resident NFT Ambassador Cards come in 6 designs in all, in which popular cosplayers Enako, Kokoro Shinozaki and Eiri appear at Amakuni's Well (the birthplace of the Japanese sword), Muro Sanjo Park Art Forest and Muro Ryuketsu Shrine (the most powerful power spot).
The Digital Resident NFT Ambassador Card is a membership NFT, and holder-only perks such as the following are planned.
Holder-only perks of the Uda City, Nara Prefecture, Digital Resident NFT Ambassador Cards
1. Remote offering of your wishes
"Remote offerings," in which buyers' wishes are offered at Muro Ryuketsu Shrine, known as "the most powerful power spot," home to Japan's dragon king, are provided free of charge until the end of March 2026.
2. Digital-resident-only special offers you can use when visiting Uda City
- Muro Sanjo Park Art Forest (admission ¥410 → free)
- Kaede no Sato Hirara (20% off the basic facility fee)
- Half price on day-trip bathing at the "beauty bath" Miharu Onsen and at Ouda Onsen "Akino no Yu"
*Each is limited to once a year, until the end of March 2026.
3. Event information for digital residents only
- As soon as appearances at municipal events, photo sessions, early releases of produced goods and so on are decided, you will be among the first to know.
*The above are the perks as of December 5, 2024, as provided by the issuer. For the latest perks and their details, please see "About the perks of the Uda City, Nara Prefecture, Digital Resident NFT Ambassador Cards."
Blessings of Muro Ryuketsu Shrine
"Matchmaking," "prayers for rain," "family harmony" and "family prosperity"
About the sale of the Uda City, Nara Prefecture, Digital Resident NFT Ambassador Cards
Price: ¥10,000 (tax included) for UE-1, UK-1 and UR-1; ¥5,000 (tax included) for UE-2, UK-2 and UR-2
Quantity: 1,000 of each
Sales start: December 5, 2024 (Thu), from 18:00
Secondary trading opens: from February 1, 2025
Cosplayers appearing on the Uda City, Nara Prefecture, Digital Resident NFT Ambassador Cards
- Popular cosplayer Enako (2.5 million social media/YouTube followers)
- Popular cosplayer Kokoro Shinozaki (700,000 social media followers)
- Popular cosplayer Eiri (265,000 social media/YouTube followers)
About Uda City, Nara Prefecture
Uda City, Nara Prefecture, is an area alive with rich nature and history, dotted with tourist attractions such as Muro Ryuketsu Shrine and Muro Sanjo Park Art Forest. Muro Ryuketsu Shrine in particular is known as the most powerful power spot, home to Japan's dragon king, and draws many worshippers. Uda City is also a hot spring area offering culture and relaxation, where you can enjoy therapeutic bathing at the "beauty bath" Miharu Onsen and at Ouda Onsen. Its easy access from urban areas and deep historical appeal attract many people.
Buy with Japanese yen or a credit card
Because you can buy with Japanese yen or a credit card, with no blockchain wallet or crypto needed, payment is more convenient and more people get the chance to buy. You can easily trade NFTs from a PC or smartphone.
About HEXA, the NFT marketplace
A Japanese NFT marketplace where you can issue, buy and sell NFTs using Japanese yen alone. You can easily buy NFTs by credit card from a PC or smartphone. No crypto or wallet is needed at all, so you can buy, sell or issue NFTs right away. If you have a HEXA Residents NFT or a LAND NFT, you can also display the NFTs you buy in the HEXA Metaverse. HEXA also offers community features such as Web3-style online salons and fan clubs, and 6blog, a service with NFTs that grant the right to read the rest of an article.
How NFT issuance works: https://hexanft.com/issuermanual/
Apply to issue NFTs here: https://nft.hexanft.com/issue