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Lightning Marche in Japan | Grassroots Activities of the Bitcoin Community

September 24, 2024

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What is Japan’s Lightning Marche all about?

The Lightning Marche is an event where you can shop using Bitcoin, selling everyday items like rice and coffee, as well as Bitcoin-related goods.

In the past, there were complaints from people critical of Bitcoin, but it has steadily improved with each event.

In this article, we’ll provide an overview of the Lightning Marche, show the shops, and share participant feedback.

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Summary of this article:

  • The Lightning Marche is run by Bitcoin enthusiasts in Japan and allows people to shop using Bitcoin.
  • At BitcoinTokyo2024, a Bitcoin-focused conference, it was held as a side event, and many participants enjoyed shopping and experiences using Bitcoin.
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Supervisor: Koji Higashi

A pioneering figure in the domestic industry, engaged in Bitcoin-related businesses since the early days in 2014.
Co-founder of Diamond Hands／Operator of the YouTube channel "Bitcoiner's Hanseikai".

This article was written in Japanese and converted to English using a translation tool.
Date of writing (Japanese version): September 2024

What is the Lightning Marche?

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The Lightning Marche is a market where you can shop using Bitcoin.

It aims to increase opportunities to use Lightning payments in Japan and make Bitcoin usable everywhere.

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This initiative is run by volunteers from a community of Bitcoin enthusiasts!

History of the Lightning Marche

Image Source：渋谷ライトニングマルシェ / Shibuya Lightning Marche｜luma
  • November 2023: Koenji Lightning Flea Market
  • March 2024: Jiyugaoka Lightning Marche ①
  • April 2024: Jiyugaoka Lightning Marche ②
  • May 2024: Seoul Lightning Marche (Travel Event)
  • September 2024: Shibuya Lightning Marche (Event within BitcoinTokyo2024)
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It's surprising that even Japan's Asahi Shimbun and Nikkei have featured the efforts of the Marche!

Although Bitcoin has sometimes been labeled as "suspicious," the Lightning Marche continues to make steady progress.

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For more details about the Lightning Marche, please also see the article below written by bcats.
こんにちは！ ライトニングマルシェへようこそ。powered by 反省会DAO & Diamond Hands.

Shibuya Lightning Marche at BitcoinTokyo2024

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Wow! It was a huge success!

Many people enjoyed shopping with Lightning payments and participating in various activities.
Now, let me introduce some of the shops that were featured at the event.

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Murapy

​Satoshi daruma, Tenugui hand towel, sticker or tatoo sticker

tsumugibito 〜紬人〜

Handmade works made by Japanese traditional art “Mizuhiki (水引)“ which is used in gift-giving and ceremonial practices 🎊

bcats

ステッカー、ビットコイン・ホワイトペーパーA3額入り

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ky

​Bitcoin関連のTシャツ、キャップ、お菓子、Bitaxe

 100 Bits Shop (1 Bits = 10000 Sats)

Yokan and Origami, Japanese insect specimens, Satoshi amulet 3pcs, Bitcoin Chocolate 5pcs

Lokuyow

Nostr and Bitcoin-related original goods

Making Waves

Handmade coasters, pouches, drawstring bags, etc. (with Bitcoin logo and sayings)

yaaman

Ring engraved with code and new products

KASASAGIDO

Handicrafts (Rock glasses, chopsticks, plates), etc.

Givers

​El Salvador Coffee, cheap sweets, original stickers, original accessories

Photo Booth

Mepicabari

​Acupuncture and seal acupuncture

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Mee

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​Shot with a Polaroid camera

Nagahama88

​Sake (mainly Japanese sake) sold in bottles, glass provided, bite-sized snacks, Masu with Bitcoin stamp

Koji

Bitcoin puppet, Badger-kun original design luxury Imabari towels, etc.

The images are taken from the Hanseikai Discord and the following article by sutadonman.
Bitcoin Conference Tokyo 2024、ホンノチョットオモイデ｜Spotlight

Impressions from participants at the Shibuya Lightning Marche

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You can really sense how much people enjoyed the Shibuya Lightning Marche!

Koji Higashi, a co-organizer of BitcoinTokyo2024 and an early leader of the Lightning Marche initiative, also seems to feel the impact of the event.

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Our site’s writer, Minami, also had a booth at the Shibuya Lightning Marche.

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A one-day sales total of about 1.9 million sats (around $1,200 at the day's rate) is impressive!

It shows there’s a lot of interest, and hopefully, it will spark more businesses in various industries to explore Lightning payments.

By the way, the Shibuya Lightning Marche was sponsored by Wallet of Satoshi.

They’ve developed a widely-used Lightning wallet, and many people were using Wallet of Satoshi at this event.

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Wallet of satoshi official account

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Bitcoin payments may seem complicated, but Wallet of Satoshi looks easy to use!

関連記事：Wallet of Satoshi（ウォレットオブサトシ）の使い方！ビットコインの入金・出金方法を解説

【Summary】 Keep an Eye on the Future Activities of the Lightning Marche!

Summary

  • The Lightning Marche is a market run by Bitcoin enthusiasts in Japan where you can shop using Bitcoin.
  • At BitcoinTokyo2024, a Bitcoin-focused conference, it was held as a side event, and many participants enjoyed shopping and experiences using Bitcoin.
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The Lightning Marche is a grassroots effort led by people who love Bitcoin!

With each event, they continue to improve through trial and error, making steady progress.
Look forward to future Lightning Marche events!

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Sigeru Minami

Writer：Sigeru Minami

Creator of "Bitcoin-zukan.com."
Active as a handmade craftsman of Bitcoin goods.


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