Best crypto exchanges in Japan (2026): JFSA registered only

When you compare platforms in Japan, start with licensing and compliance. Check that the business is registered to operate locally and publishes clear terms. Review security features such as multi‑factor login, withdrawal allowlists, and cold storage practices. Look at supported assets, order types, and local payment methods. Read the full fee schedule and any limits. Test the app or web flow to ensure it suits you. You can also review support options and language coverage. This is general information and not financial or legal advice.

You usually complete identity checks before you can deposit or trade. Expect to provide your full name and a current address. You may upload a photo ID and a proof of address, then complete a liveness or selfie step. If the platform serves Japan, it may ask for extra details to meet local rules. The name on your account should match your bank. Keep your documents ready and follow on‑screen steps. Review the provider’s privacy policy. This is general information and not financial or legal advice.

In Japan, you can fund your account by bank transfer or card, depending on the service. Your first transfer may take longer due to checks. Some methods post sooner than others. Crypto deposits require network confirmations before they show. For withdrawals, confirm the destination address and network. A small test send can help you verify details. Names usually need to match across accounts. Fees and limits vary by method. Always review the provider’s instructions before moving funds. This is general information and not financial or legal advice.

Platforms can charge for trades, deposits, withdrawals, and conversions. You may also face a network fee set by the blockchain, which the platform passes through. The price you get can include a spread, so compare the all‑in cost, not one line item. Watch for account inactivity or third‑party payment fees. Read the fee page, examples, and terms so you know when a fee applies. Check how fees change with order type or payment method. This is general information and not financial or legal advice.

Use a long, unique password and a password manager. Turn on multi‑factor authentication with an authenticator app or a hardware key. Set withdrawal allowlists and alerts. Keep your device and apps updated, and download only from official sources. Watch for phishing, fake support messages, and look‑alike domains. Consider keeping only what you need on an exchange and holding the rest in a wallet you control. Never share secret phrases or security codes. This is general information and not financial or legal advice.

Japan has specific rules for crypto services. Providers that serve you should be registered and follow local standards on custody, disclosures, and controls. You may see travel rule checks on withdrawals, which ask for extra recipient details. Some assets or features may be limited for residents. Before you use any service, read its terms, risk notices, and how it handles complaints. Check official registers to confirm status. For personal questions, speak with a qualified professional. This is general information and not financial or legal advice.

Of the exchanges we cover, Binance, bitbank, bitFlyer, Coincheck, Gate, GMO Coin, OKJ (OKCoin Japan) and Zaif hold JFSA registration for Japan on 26 October 2026. The ranking on this page shows them in trust-rank order, and the licence record lists the entity, the regulator and the date for each one. Other licensed firms exist that we do not review yet; the register linked in the rules block at the top of this page has the full list.

Only through Binance Japan株式会社, a registered Japanese company (関東財務局長 第00031号) with its own platform and its own list of coins. The global binance.com does not serve residents of Japan, which is why the Binance card on this page leads to our review and not to a sign-up link.

The FSA names unregistered platforms, has their apps removed from Japanese app stores and can order them to stop; your crypto on one is outside the segregation and cold-wallet rules that protect customers of registered exchanges.