Working with “Art x Blockchain”, Startbahn, Inc. (CEO: Taihei Shi, hereinafter referred to as Startbahn) and Eastern Culture Foundation (Representative Director: Yoshihisa Nakano, hereinafter referred to as ECF) have formed a joint business venture with the mission of developing art-related businesses.

Background of the Alliance
Promoted by Startbahn, “Art Blockchain Network” (hereinafter referred to as ABN) is a distribution and evaluation infrastructure which utilizes blockchain in order to support credit collateral and further development of the art industry. On October 23rd a “white paper” was released which details the whole picture and moving forward we plan to assist in its global expansion.
https://artblockchainnetwork.com

Participating in ECF's planning are its founder, the former CEO of Terrada Warehouse, Yoshihisa Nakano, known for transforming Tennozu-Isle, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo from a warehouse district into a unique and culturally vibrant area through the power of art; the architect Kengo Kuma; the Executive Vice-President of Japan Airport Terminal Co., Ltd., Hiroshi Onishi, and others. From 2020, we will be hosting domestic and international art-related events; exchanging human resources; sharing funding and know-how; holding culturally-themed international conferences; enhancing art storage and storage facilities; and supporting young artists in the Eastern Culture Area.

Moving forward, both companies will utilize ABN and work together on developing art-related businesses and cultural creativity not only in Japan but mainly in Greater China and throughout the Eastern Culture Area.

Overview of Startbahn, Inc.
Startbahn, Inc. is a company whose mission is to help create a more culturally-rich modern society by providing the technologies needed by artists and people working in the field of art. In addition to the concept and construction of ABN on the public chain, they also provide online services.
startbahn.org is developing joint projects with various corporations and organizations.
https://startbahn.jp

Overview of EASTERN CULTURE FOUNDATION
The Eastern Culture Foundation is taking bold strides in the arts. From our home base in Tokyo, we cooperate with business and arts leaders to support young artists and art events. We are working to ensure a borderless, peaceful culture in the East.
ECF has six main missions: 1) cultural/arts conferences, 2) awards for lesser-known artists, 3) area revitalization, 4) art conservation, 5) support for young artists, 6) cultural enterprise in the East.

For inquiries about this release:
Startbahn, Inc. Person in Charge: Mr. Hatano
email: press@startbahn.jp

EASTERN CULTURE FOUNDATION Person in Charge: Ms. Kumagai
email: info@m-ecf.com