Is Binance available in Japan?
Binance serves residents of Japan through Binance Japan Inc., a crypto asset exchange service provider registered with the Financial Services Agency (FSA). The global Binance.com platform is not the route for Japanese residents, who are directed to the local registered entity. Confirm the current asset list and products on the platform before acting.
Information, not advice. This is general information, not legal, tax, or financial advice. Verify the current rules with a qualified local professional and the official regulator before acting.
How we checked this. We set this status by reading the platform's own terms of use and country eligibility, and the public register kept by the named regulator, then dated the result. Availability can change, so confirm directly with the platform and the regulator before acting. As of 26 June 2026.
As of June 2026, Binance is available to residents of Japan through Binance Japan Inc., a locally registered crypto asset exchange service provider supervised by the Financial Services Agency (FSA). Binance entered Japan by acquiring Sakura Exchange BitCoin, an FSA registered exchange, and now operates under that registration with the Kanto Local Finance Bureau. Japanese residents are served by the local entity rather than the global Binance.com site, and the asset list is set to assets approved for the Japanese market, so confirm the current offering before acting.
Availability for Japanese residents
As of 20 June 2026, Binance serves residents of Japan through Binance Japan Inc., which is registered as a crypto asset exchange service provider with the Financial Services Agency (FSA) through the Kanto Local Finance Bureau. Binance entered the market by acquiring Sakura Exchange BitCoin, a company that already held FSA registration, and Binance Japan launched services to local users in 2023.
Japan regulates crypto exchanges under the Payment Services Act, and only entities on the FSA register may offer crypto asset exchange services to residents. The global Binance.com platform is not the compliant route for Japanese residents, who are directed to the local Binance Japan service. This is the central point: availability runs through the registered Japanese entity, not the international site.
The set of assets and products offered to Japanese users is shaped by the local listing process and by FSA rules, so it differs from the global platform. Confirm the current asset list and any product limits on Binance Japan itself before acting.
Access, KYC, and products
Binance Japan operates a custodial model, holding the assets in your account on your behalf. Japanese residents fund accounts in Japanese yen through domestic bank transfer methods, and identity verification (know your customer, or KYC) under Japanese rules is required before trading. Onboarding includes anti money laundering checks consistent with the Payment Services Act.
Products are focused on spot trading of assets approved for the Japanese market, and the local asset list has grown since launch. Some products available on the global platform, such as certain derivatives, are not offered to Japanese residents. Treat the Japanese registered service as the relevant one and confirm what is offered on the platform.
How crypto is taxed in Japan
Japan currently taxes crypto gains for individuals as miscellaneous income under the rules administered by the National Tax Agency (NTA). Miscellaneous income is taxed at progressive rates that, combined with inhabitant tax, can reach roughly 55 percent at the highest band. A 2026 Tax Reform Outline released on 19 December 2025 proposes a separate flat rate of about 20 percent on specified crypto assets together with a three year loss carryforward, but that change depends on legislation and is not yet in force.
Because the framework is changing and treatment depends on personal circumstances, confirm the current position with the National Tax Agency or a qualified tax professional. See the Japan crypto tax page for a fuller explanation. This is general information, not tax advice (as of 20 June 2026).
Several platforms hold Financial Services Agency registration to serve Japanese residents. Availability and asset lists vary, so compare the exchanges that are genuinely available in Japan before you choose.
Every availability status here is dated and checked against the named regulator's public register. We never place a link to a platform where it is not available.
Regulator and sources
The Japanese regulator is the Financial Services Agency (FSA), which publishes the register of crypto asset exchange service providers. The position below is stated as of 20 June 2026 and should be confirmed on the primary sources.
- Financial Services Agency (FSA), List of Registered Crypto Asset Exchange Service Providers, which includes Binance Japan Inc.
- Binance, announcement of the acquisition of Sakura Exchange BitCoin and the launch of Binance Japan as an FSA registered entity.
- Japan Payment Services Act framework for crypto asset exchange service providers, administered by the FSA and the Local Finance Bureaus.
Frequently asked questions
Is Binance available in Japan?
As of 20 June 2026, Binance serves residents of Japan through Binance Japan Inc., a crypto asset exchange service provider registered with the Financial Services Agency. Japanese residents use the local registered entity rather than the global Binance.com site.
Is Binance Japan registered with the FSA?
Yes. Binance Japan Inc. is on the Financial Services Agency register of crypto asset exchange service providers, operating through the registration originally held by Sakura Exchange BitCoin, which Binance acquired.
Can I use the global Binance.com site in Japan?
Japanese residents are directed to the local Binance Japan service, which is the route registered with the Financial Services Agency. Confirm the correct platform and the available assets before acting.
Is it legal to use crypto in Japan?
Yes. Buying, holding, and selling crypto is legal in Japan, and exchanges serving residents must be registered with the Financial Services Agency under the Payment Services Act.
How are Binance gains taxed in Japan?
Japan currently taxes crypto gains as miscellaneous income, with rates that combined with inhabitant tax can reach about 55 percent, administered by the National Tax Agency. A proposed reform would move specified crypto assets to a flat rate near 20 percent, subject to legislation. See the Japan crypto tax page. This is general information, not tax advice.
Rules change frequently. Exchange registrations, asset lists, and tax rules can change at short notice, and Japan has a reform of crypto taxation under discussion for 2026. The position on this page is dated 20 June 2026. Confirm the current status with the Financial Services Agency and the platform before you act.
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