Masa is one of Japan's best known legal specialists for crypto law in Japan. He began his involvement in the crypto space in 2013 and has been instrumental in developing Japan's crypto regulation and taxation. Masa is currently working with private businesses to standardize the legal practices of web3 as well as with legislators. Masa serves as a legal advisor to the Japan Cryptocurrency Business Association and the Japan Blockchain Association. He is also a strong proponent of the vision of Japan as a world leader in the world of Web3. Masa is qualified as an attorney at law in Japan and the State of New York.