MonaCoin is the first alternative cryptocurrency developed in Japan. It is based on the popular Japanese character, Mona. MonaCoin has a Proof-of-Work (PoW) consensus mechanism and uses a version of the Lyra2RE mining algorithm that was first used by Vertcoin.
MonaCoin has an enthusiastic user base that has developed a variety of Mona-based web applications and services. MonaCoin holders also use the coin as a tipping system.

PRIZM is an open-source cryptocurrency based on the NEXT core. The PRIZM architecture is built in JAVA. It has a Proof-of-Stake (PoS) consensus mechanism that varies slightly from other PoS algorithms. It is designed to be more resistant to attacks against the network. PRIZM has developed the concept of paramining, which helps the network achieve consensus and encourages community participation.

Divi is a Proof of Stake cryptocurrency with a masternode system designed to encourage network participation. The project is focused on facilitating adoption of cryptocurrencies by creating a system of incentives for both everyday users and those that help run the networks. Divi's masternode system has five layers of participation and awards users for staking their coins. Divi has an innovative lottery block system that randomly pays out lottery prizes in the form of new coins to network users.