10 forex brokers are available to traders in Japan, of which 6 hold top-tier regulation. Brokers serving Japan are typically regulated by JFSA or by international authorities such as the FCA, ASIC and CySEC. Every regulation number on this page is verified against the public register.
How to choose a forex broker in Japan
Prioritise a broker whose regulation you can verify, then compare spreads, minimum deposits, leverage and withdrawal reliability. A locally or top-tier regulated broker offers stronger recourse than an offshore-only brand.
Regulation and safety
Brokers serving Japan are typically regulated by JFSA or by international authorities such as the FCA, ASIC and CySEC. Confirm the licence number on the regulator's register and check that the broker explicitly accepts clients from Japan before depositing.
Regulated Brokers
6 top-tier regulated ยท 4 international entities
AvaTrade
JFSA ยท Ava Trade Japan K.K.
Recommended in Japan
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IG Group
JFSA ยท IG Securities Ltd
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OANDA
JFSA ยท OANDA Japan Inc
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Saxo Bank
JFSA ยท Saxo Bank Securities Ltd
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Interactive Brokers
JFSA ยท Interactive Brokers Securities Japan Inc
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Dukascopy
JFSA ยท Dukascopy Japan KK
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XM
IFSC ยท XM Global Ltd
International entity, not locally regulated
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Pepperstone
SCB ยท Pepperstone Markets Ltd
International entity, not locally regulated
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IC Markets
FSA ยท Raw Trading Ltd
International entity, not locally regulated
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FP Markets
FSA ยท First Prudential Markets Ltd
International entity, not locally regulated
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Articles for Japan Traders
XM Review 2026, Japan (IFSC)
Full XM review for Japan traders. IFSC licence 000261/158 verified. Max leverage 1:1000. $5 minimum deposit. Spreads, platforms, pros and cons.
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Is XM a Scam? IFSC Regulation Check, Japan
We verified XM IFSC licence 000261/158 in the official public register. Regulated entity: XM Global Ltd. Here is what the records show.
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XM Minimum Deposit for Japan Traders 2026
Starting with XM from Japan: $5 minimum deposit, max leverage 1:1000 under IFSC (XM Global Ltd). Payment methods and account opening guide.
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Pepperstone Review 2026, Japan (SCB)
Full Pepperstone review for Japan traders. SCB licence SIA-F217 verified. Max leverage 1:500. no minimum deposit. Spreads, platforms, pros and cons.
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Is Pepperstone a Scam? SCB Regulation Check, Japan
We verified Pepperstone SCB licence SIA-F217 in the official public register. Regulated entity: Pepperstone Markets Ltd. Here is what the records show.
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Pepperstone Minimum Deposit for Japan Traders 2026
Starting with Pepperstone from Japan: no minimum deposit, max leverage 1:500 under SCB (Pepperstone Markets Ltd). Payment methods and account opening guide.
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IC Markets Review 2026, Japan (FSA)
Full IC Markets review for Japan traders. FSA licence SD018 verified. Max leverage 1:500. $200 minimum deposit. Spreads, platforms, pros and cons.
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Is IC Markets a Scam? FSA Regulation Check, Japan
We verified IC Markets FSA licence SD018 in the official public register. Regulated entity: Raw Trading Ltd. Here is what the records show.
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IC Markets Minimum Deposit for Japan Traders 2026
Starting with IC Markets from Japan: $200 minimum deposit, max leverage 1:500 under FSA (Raw Trading Ltd). Payment methods and account opening guide.
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AvaTrade Review 2026, Japan (JFSA)
Full AvaTrade review for Japan traders. JFSA licence 1662 verified. Max leverage 1:25. $100 minimum deposit. Spreads, platforms, pros and cons.
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Is AvaTrade a Scam? JFSA Regulation Check, Japan
We verified AvaTrade JFSA licence 1662 in the official public register. Regulated entity: Ava Trade Japan K.K.. Here is what the records show.
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AvaTrade Minimum Deposit for Japan Traders 2026
Starting with AvaTrade from Japan: $100 minimum deposit, max leverage 1:25 under JFSA (Ava Trade Japan K.K.). Payment methods and account opening guide.
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IG Group Review 2026, Japan (JFSA)
Full IG Group review for Japan traders. JFSA licence ้ขๆฑ่ฒกๅๅฑ้ท(้ๅ)็ฌฌ2526ๅท verified. Max leverage 1:25. no minimum deposit. Spreads, platforms, pros and cons.
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Is IG Group a Scam? JFSA Regulation Check, Japan
We verified IG Group JFSA licence ้ขๆฑ่ฒกๅๅฑ้ท(้ๅ)็ฌฌ2526ๅท in the official public register. Regulated entity: IG Securities Ltd. Here is what the records show.
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IG Group Minimum Deposit for Japan Traders 2026
Starting with IG Group from Japan: no minimum deposit, max leverage 1:25 under JFSA (IG Securities Ltd). Payment methods and account opening guide.
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OANDA Review 2026, Japan (JFSA)
Full OANDA review for Japan traders. JFSA licence ้ขๆฑ่ฒกๅๅฑ้ท(้ๅ)็ฌฌ2137ๅท verified. Max leverage 1:25. no minimum deposit. Spreads, platforms, pros and cons.
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Is OANDA a Scam? JFSA Regulation Check, Japan
We verified OANDA JFSA licence ้ขๆฑ่ฒกๅๅฑ้ท(้ๅ)็ฌฌ2137ๅท in the official public register. Regulated entity: OANDA Japan Inc. Here is what the records show.
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OANDA Minimum Deposit for Japan Traders 2026
Starting with OANDA from Japan: no minimum deposit, max leverage 1:25 under JFSA (OANDA Japan Inc). Payment methods and account opening guide.
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Saxo Bank Review 2026, Japan (JFSA)
Full Saxo Bank review for Japan traders. JFSA licence ้ขๆฑ่ฒกๅๅฑ้ท(้ๅ)็ฌฌ239ๅท verified. Max leverage 1:25. $2000 minimum deposit. Spreads, platforms, pros and cons.
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Is Saxo Bank a Scam? JFSA Regulation Check, Japan
We verified Saxo Bank JFSA licence ้ขๆฑ่ฒกๅๅฑ้ท(้ๅ)็ฌฌ239ๅท in the official public register. Regulated entity: Saxo Bank Securities Ltd. Here is what the records show.
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Saxo Bank Minimum Deposit for Japan Traders 2026
Starting with Saxo Bank from Japan: $2000 minimum deposit, max leverage 1:25 under JFSA (Saxo Bank Securities Ltd). Payment methods and account opening guide.
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FP Markets Review 2026, Japan (FSA)
Full FP Markets review for Japan traders. FSA licence SD026 verified. Max leverage 1:500. $100 minimum deposit. Spreads, platforms, pros and cons.
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Is FP Markets a Scam? FSA Regulation Check, Japan
We verified FP Markets FSA licence SD026 in the official public register. Regulated entity: First Prudential Markets Ltd. Here is what the records show.
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FP Markets Minimum Deposit for Japan Traders 2026
Starting with FP Markets from Japan: $100 minimum deposit, max leverage 1:500 under FSA (First Prudential Markets Ltd). Payment methods and account opening guide.
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Interactive Brokers Review 2026, Japan (JFSA)
Full Interactive Brokers review for Japan traders. JFSA licence ๆฑไบฌ้ฝ็ฅไบ๏ผ้ๅ๏ผ็ฌฌ2516ๅท verified. Max leverage 1:25. no minimum deposit. Spreads, platforms, pros and cons.
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Is Interactive Brokers a Scam? JFSA Regulation Check, Japan
We verified Interactive Brokers JFSA licence ๆฑไบฌ้ฝ็ฅไบ๏ผ้ๅ๏ผ็ฌฌ2516ๅท in the official public register. Regulated entity: Interactive Brokers Securities Japan Inc. Here is what the records show.
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Interactive Brokers Minimum Deposit for Japan Traders 2026
Starting with Interactive Brokers from Japan: no minimum deposit, max leverage 1:25 under JFSA (Interactive Brokers Securities Japan Inc). Payment methods and account opening guide.
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Dukascopy Review 2026, Japan (JFSA)
Full Dukascopy review for Japan traders. JFSA licence ้ขๆฑ่ฒกๅๅฑ้ท(้ๅ)็ฌฌ2438ๅท verified. Max leverage 1:25. $100 minimum deposit. Spreads, platforms, pros and cons.
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Is Dukascopy a Scam? JFSA Regulation Check, Japan
We verified Dukascopy JFSA licence ้ขๆฑ่ฒกๅๅฑ้ท(้ๅ)็ฌฌ2438ๅท in the official public register. Regulated entity: Dukascopy Japan KK. Here is what the records show.
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Dukascopy Minimum Deposit for Japan Traders 2026
Starting with Dukascopy from Japan: $100 minimum deposit, max leverage 1:25 under JFSA (Dukascopy Japan KK). Payment methods and account opening guide.
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Japan Forex Trading, FAQ
Is forex trading legal in Japan?
Trading with a properly regulated broker is generally available to residents of Japan. Local rules vary, so verify the broker's regulation and that it accepts Japan clients.
How do I choose a broker in Japan?
Compare verified regulation, spreads, minimum deposit, leverage and withdrawal speed. Prefer top-tier or locally regulated brokers.
How much do I need to start?
Minimum deposits vary widely, several brokers on this page accept small or no minimum deposits. Check each broker's page for exact figures.