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Is Rakuten Securities Available in 🇯🇵 Japan?
Yes — Rakuten Securities is available in Japan
Rakuten Securities accepts clients from Japan. Regulated by FSA.
Availability last verified: October 2026
Broker availability in 🇯🇵 Japan
118 / 341 brokers118 out of 341 brokers in our database accept clients from Japan (35% availability). See all available brokers →
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Rakuten Securities vs alternatives in 🇯🇵 Japan
| Regulator | FSA | FCA, ASIC | MAS, ASIC | MAS, CySEC |
| Min. deposit | $0 | $100 | $100 | $100 |
| Spread from | 0 pips | 0.6 pips | 0.9 pips | 0.6 pips |
| Max leverage | 3 | 500 | 400 | 30 |
| Available | ✓ Yes | ✓ YesOpen Account | ✓ YesOpen Account | ✓ YesOpen Account |
Why choose Rakuten Securities in 🇯🇵 Japan?
Min. deposit
$0
Spread from
0 pips
Max leverage
3
BrokerRank score
3.54 / 5
- #2 online broker in Japan (9M+ accounts)
- Strong US stock access
- Rakuten Points integration
- Zero commission stocks and ETFs
- Regulated by FSA — legally available to Japan residents under FSA (Japan Financial Services Agency)
Trading conditions in 🇯🇵 Japan
Regulated by FSA (Japan Financial Services Agency). Max forex leverage: 1:25. Permitted instruments: Forex, Stocks, Futures, Options, ETFs. Japan has some of the strictest leverage limits globally. Crypto exchanges must be FSA-registered. CFDs are permitted but tightly regulated.
Other recommended brokers available in 🇯🇵 Japan
Comparing Rakuten Securities with other brokers available to Japan traders.
- FCA regulated with strong reputation
- Supports MT4, MT5, and own platform
- Negative balance protection
- Good educational content
- Regulated in 6 jurisdictions
- No commission on most accounts
- Commission-free CFD trading (other fees may apply)
- Simple, user-friendly platform
- Wide range of CFD instruments (2,800+)
- 24/7 trading on synthetic indices
- No commission on most products
- Very low minimum deposit ($5)
About Rakuten Securities
Regulated by
FSA
Headquarters
Tokyo, Japan
Founded
1999
Min. deposit
$0
BrokerRank score
3.54 / 5
Markets
crypto, stocks, etf
Frequently Asked Questions
1Is Rakuten Securities available in Japan?
Yes — Rakuten Securities accepts clients from Japan. The broker is regulated by FSA. You can open a live account directly through their website.
2What are the best alternatives to Rakuten Securities for Japan traders?
Brokers we recommend in Japan include FxPro, AvaTrade, Plus500. All are verified to accept clients from Japan and are regulated by reputable authorities.
3Can I use a VPN to access Rakuten Securities from Japan?
Using a VPN to circumvent geo-restrictions violates Rakuten Securities's terms of service and can result in account closure or frozen funds. It also leaves you without regulatory protection. We strongly recommend using a broker that is properly licensed to serve your country.
4Is forex trading legal in Japan?
Yes — forex trading is legal in Japan and regulated by FSA (Japan Financial Services Agency). The maximum permitted leverage for forex is 1:25. Only brokers licensed in Japan or operating under an approved passporting arrangement can legally serve retail clients.
5What leverage is available for traders in Japan?
Forex: up to 1:25. Stocks: up to 1:3.3. These limits are set by FSA (Japan Financial Services Agency) and apply to all licensed brokers serving Japan residents. Japan has some of the strictest leverage limits globally. Crypto exchanges must be FSA-registered. CFDs are permitted but tightly regulated.
6Which financial instruments can traders in Japan access?
Traders in Japan regulated by FSA (Japan Financial Services Agency) can access the following instruments: Forex, Stocks, Futures, Options, ETFs. Japan has some of the strictest leverage limits globally. Crypto exchanges must be FSA-registered. CFDs are permitted but tightly regulated.
7Which brokers accept clients from Japan?
118 out of 341 brokers in the BrokerRank database accept clients from Japan. Recommended options include FxPro, AvaTrade, Plus500. You can see the full list on our Japan brokers page.