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Best crypto exchanges in Japan
1 licensed crypto exchange, ranked on the company that would actually open your account. How we rate
Cryptoassets are highly volatile and largely unregulated in some countries. You could lose all the money you invest, and you may not be protected by a compensation scheme.
Only 1 provider with a verified licence for Japan so far. This list will grow as we verify more brokers.
All 1 crypto exchanges
| # | Exchange | Trading fee | Cryptoassets | Min. deposit | Coinish Score | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 0.1% | Not verified | Not verified | 74rated 3.4/5 |
Good to know
Crypto rules in Japan
Crypto exchanges need their own FSA registration under the Payment Services Act. The FSA warns against unregistered ones, including some of the biggest offshore exchanges.
Regulator sources (1)
“掲載されている無登録業者は、警告書の発出を行った時点で資金決済に関する法律第63条の2の規定に違反し、無登録で暗号資産交換業を行っていることが確認できた者です。”
fsa.go.jp · Oct 29, 2026
Crypto in Japan at a glance
- 1 crypto exchange with a verified licence serve residents of Japan: 1 holds a local licence (JFSA).
- Top pick by Coinish Score: Binance (74/100, Editor Rating 3.4/5).
- Lowest order-book trading fee: 0.1% (Binance).
How this ranking works
Ranked by Coinish Score: half the Editor Rating for the entity that serves residents of Japan, half Market Signal. Brokers without enough verified data for a rating are placed by Market Signal and labelled; brokers with neither are listed last. How we rate
Crypto in Japan: what to know
The one crypto exchange on this list holds a licence from the JFSA (Binance).
What to check before you open an account in Japan
- Search the company name on the JFSA register (fsa.go.jp).
- Check which company your contract is with. Binance, for example, onboards residents of Japan through Binance Japan株式会社 (JFSA, 関東財務局長 第00031号), and the name on the account-opening documents should match the list.
Is crypto trading legal in Japan?
Yes, with a licensed provider. Crypto exchanges need their own FSA registration under the Payment Services Act. The FSA warns against unregistered ones, including some of the biggest offshore exchanges.
Source: fsa.go.jp
What is the best crypto exchange in Japan?
By Coinish Score, Binance (74/100, Editor Rating 3.4/5), through Binance Japan株式会社 (JFSA, 関東財務局長 第00031号). The score rates the company that would serve you in Japan, so the same brand can rank differently in another country.
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