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type: country
domain: web3-compliance
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created: 2026-04-23
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source_url: "https://soken.io/crypto-map/countries/tokyo.html"
title: "Tokyo — Crypto Regulation 2026 | Soken"
description: Japan has a clear and established regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies under the Payment Services Act and the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act…
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# Tokyo — Crypto Regulation 2026 | Soken

# 🇯🇵 Tokyo

Japan has a clear and established regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies under the Payment Services Act and the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act (FIEA). The Financial Services Agency (FSA) oversees licensing and compliance, ensuring a regulated environment for crypto businesses.

## Overview

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Status | **Legal** |
| Risk Score | 30/100 (Moderate Risk) |
| Region | asia pacific |
| Currency | JPY |

## Tax

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Capital Gains (Personal) | .15% to 55% progressive income tax rate on crypto gains |
| Capital Gains (Corporate) | Approximately 30% corporate tax on crypto gains |
| VAT on Crypto | No |
| Staking Tax | Taxed as miscellaneous income |
| Airdrop Tax | Taxed as miscellaneous income |

Crypto gains are taxed as income with progressive rates for individuals and corporate tax for companies. VAT does not apply to crypto transactions. Staking and airdrops are taxed as miscellaneous income.

## Licensing

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Required | Yes |
| Regulator | JFSA / JVCEA |
| Framework | Payment Services Act and Financial Instruments and Exchange Act (FIEA) |
| Ease | medium |
| Cost | N/A |

Licensing requires registration with the FSA and compliance with AML/KYC rules. The process is thorough but well-defined.

## DeFi

**Status:** regulated

DeFi platforms fall under existing crypto regulations and must comply with licensing and AML requirements.

## Stablecoins

**Status:** regulated

Stablecoins are regulated under the Payment Services Act with requirements for issuer registration and reserve management.

## NFTs

**Status:** no\_rules

No specific NFT regulation

## Mining

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Legal | Yes |
| Electricity | $0.12/kWh |
| Renewable | 15% |
| Infrastructure | excellent |

Mining is legal with moderate electricity costs and good infrastructure. Renewable energy share is modest but growing.

## Geopolitics

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Stability | very\_stable |
| Sanctions | No |
| Corruption Index | 73/100 |
| Banking Access | open |

Last reviewed: 2026-04-13 ·
Data source: [Soken Crypto Legal Map](https://soken.io/crypto-map/)

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