Japanese Corporate Pension Fund Plans 1% Crypto Allocation in Fiscal 2026 for Yen Diversification

According to Nationwide Business Corporate Pension Fund reporting, the Okayama-based Nationwide Business Corporate Pension Fund plans to allocate approximately 1% of its assets to cryptocurrency in fiscal 2026. The fund manages around ¥21.3 billion, or roughly $130 million, serving approximately 1,200 small and medium-sized businesses.

The allocation is tied to currency diversification efforts, with the fund planning to reduce yen holdings from approximately 80% to 70% and add a 1% crypto sleeve through a passive multi-crypto investment vehicle managed by a hedge fund. This structure positions digital assets alongside traditional diversification tools to manage currency and purchasing-power risk amid prolonged yen weakness.