Yes, the link seems to be broken and can no longer be found. I have found another article for this news.

https://coinbeat.com/could-japan-become-the-first-crypto-market-to-see-mass-merchant-adoption/

It's very interesting on what Japan react with crypto's. After I watched some related videos from Japan, it seems that mass adoption is truly happening there and the people are very welcoming for this kind of adoption.