Golf Practice Range Ball Dispensers Now Accept JPYC, Japan's Yen-Backed Stablecoin

Yata Sangyo Co., Ltd. (headquartered in Mitoyo City, Kagawa Prefecture) and Kiwa Sangyo Co., Ltd. (headquartered in Minato Ward, Tokyo) have jointly developed a golf ball rental system that supports payments using the Japanese yen-backed stablecoin 'JPYC (J-P-Y-C)', and commenced operations on July 10, 2026, at the golf practice range 'Torigasaka GC' (located at 2108 Yoshihara-cho, Zentsuji City, Kagawa Prefecture). The introduction of stablecoin payments to golf ball rental machines is believed to be the first such initiative in Japan (based on joint research by both companies as of July 2026, among domestic automated golf ball rental services).

Users can simply scan the QR code displayed on the rental machine using a smartphone wallet app and pay 250 JPYC to receive 60 golf balls. No cash, prepaid cards, or installation of dedicated apps are required. Once the payment is confirmed on the blockchain, the machine automatically dispenses the balls.

By scanning the QR code and paying with JPYC, balls are automatically dispensed. During the campaign period, 60 balls can be rented for 250 JPYC.

Service Overview

Name

JPYC-Payment Compatible Automated Golf Ball Rental System

Location

Torigasaka GC (2108 Yoshihara-cho, Zentsuji City, Kagawa Prefecture) – 2 units installed

Launch Date

July 10, 2026

Usage Fee

60 balls for 250 JPYC (250 yen) per use – Campaign price

Supported Wallets

MetaMask and other wallet apps compatible with JPYC on the Polygon network

How to Use

Scan the QR code on the machine with your smartphone and send JPYC

Payment Infrastructure

Polygon blockchain (balls are automatically dispensed upon payment confirmation)

Key Features of the System

- Simply scan the QR code and pay with JPYC. The entire process from payment confirmation to ball dispensing is fully automated (takes approximately 20–40 seconds).

- The system directly monitors blockchain transaction records, enabling one-to-one reconciliation of sales and payments, eliminating the need for cash collection and change management.

- An open system not dependent on specific payment providers or dedicated apps, allowing payments from multiple wallet apps including widely used ones like MetaMask (the system supports JPYC on the Polygon network).

- Designed to automatically process payments made during downtime after power outages or communication failures, preventing missed transactions.

- Incorrect payments with mismatched amounts are automatically recorded and eligible for refunds.

Background of Implementation

Since the official launch of the Japanese yen-backed stablecoin 'JPYC' in October 2025, the use of stablecoins for in-store payments has rapidly expanded across Japan. To address the need for cashless solutions and reduce cash handling and collection costs in golf practice ranges—where unmanned operations are standard—both companies developed this system. They plan to explore expanding to additional products, locations, and other unmanned vending machines in the future.

Glossary

【Stablecoin】

A digital currency designed to maintain a stable value by being pegged to fiat currencies such as the US dollar or Japanese yen. In Japan, stablecoins are legally recognized as 'electronic payment instruments' under the amended Fund Settlement Law, enabling their use for transfers and payments on blockchains, similar to bank transfers. US dollar-pegged stablecoins are widely used overseas as payment and remittance infrastructure.

【JPYC (J-P-Y-C)】

A Japanese yen-backed stablecoin issued by JPYC Co., Ltd. Each JPYC is fixed at 1:1 with the Japanese yen and can be redeemed for yen at any time. In October 2025, it became the first yen-backed stablecoin issued by a fund transfer business operator under the amended Fund Settlement Law to be officially launched in Japan. It is compatible with multiple blockchains, including Polygon.

【Wallet (Wallet App)】

A smartphone application used to hold and transfer digital assets on a blockchain. Multiple apps, including the globally popular MetaMask, support JPYC, allowing users to continue using their preferred wallets.

Contact Information

Yata Sangyo Co., Ltd. 1426 Himejicho, Mitoyo City, Kagawa 767-0003 TEL: 0875-72-5111　FAX: 0875-73-4766 Inquiry: https://yatasangyo.co.jp/contact.html

Kiwa Sangyo Co., Ltd. Kawakami Building, 2-16-1 Shiba, Minato Ward, Tokyo 105-0014 TEL: 03-6435-3972　FAX: 03-6435-3917 Inquiry: https://www.kiwasangyo.co.jp/contact/

*Company names, product names, and service names listed are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

*JPYC Co., Ltd. is not the issuer of this press release.