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Best Forex Brokers in Japan 2026

Every broker scored for traders in Japan on cost, entry requirements, platforms, and regulation.

Updated October 17, 2026 25 screened 10 shortlisted

Updated October 17, 2026

  • Written Rafat Sany Written

The shortlist

10 brokers · updated October 17, 2026

Our top pick for Japan

Our highest-ranked match for this list, using the same facts as every broker below.

Compare the top brokers in Japan

Support, spreads, commission, swap-free, and markets — the same facts as the listings.

Broker Support Spread Commission Swap-free Markets
01 HFM logo HFM Live Chat, Phone, Email 0.0 pips Best Not disclosed Not available Not disclosed
02 ThinkMarkets logo ThinkMarkets Live Chat, Phone, Email 0.0 pips Not disclosed Not available Not disclosed
03 Fusion Markets logo Fusion Markets 24/7, Live Chat, Phone, Email 0.0 pips Not disclosed Available Not disclosed
04 Hantec Markets logo Hantec Markets 24/7, Live Chat, Phone, Email 0.1 pips Not disclosed Available Not disclosed
05 Interactive Brokers logo Interactive Brokers Phone, Email 0.1 pips Not disclosed Not available Not disclosed
06 easyMarkets logo easyMarkets Live Chat, Phone, Email, WhatsApp 0.7 pips Not disclosed Not available Not disclosed
07 Deriv logo Deriv 24/7, Live Chat, Email 0.0 pips Not disclosed Available Not disclosed
08 CPT Markets logo CPT Markets Live Chat, Phone, Email 0.1 pips Not disclosed Not available Not disclosed
09 XM logo XM Live Chat, Phone, Email 0.6 pips Not disclosed Not available Not disclosed
10 TMGM logo TMGM 24/7, Live Chat, Phone, Email 0.0 pips Not disclosed Not available Not disclosed

What we weighted for Japan

Weights are unique to this list. Missing data is dropped, not scored as zero.

  1. 30% Trust & regulation

    Licence quality, number of regulators, and our published trust score.

  2. 24% Trading cost

    Headline spread on major FX pairs and the broker’s overall fee class.

  3. 18% Entry cost

    How much you need to fund the account before you can place a trade.

  4. 16% Platforms

    Breadth of trading platforms, including MetaTrader and cTrader support.

  5. 12% Flexibility

    Swap-free options, demo access, VPS hosting, and leverage headroom.

How the shortlist scores

Broker Trust & regulation Trading cost Entry cost Platforms Flexibility Overall
1 HFM 10.0 10.0 10.0 8.3 7.7 9.5
2 ThinkMarkets 10.0 10.0 10.0 9.6 6.4 9.5
3 Fusion Markets 9.2 10.0 10.0 10.0 8.0 9.5
4 Hantec Markets 10.0 9.4 9.2 8.1 8.0 9.2
5 Interactive Brokers 10.0 9.4 10.0 7.4 5.8 8.9

Every broker on the Japan shortlist

Each broker is listed with the same facts. Unverified figures are marked as not disclosed.

01

HFM Top pick

HFM (formerly HotForex) is a multi-asset broker founded in 2010, offering CFD trading on forex, stocks, indices, commodities, and cryptos with tight spreads from 0.0 pips, leverage up to 1:2000, and regulation across multiple jurisdictions for secure global trading.

Account types
Not disclosed
Support
Live Chat, Phone, Email
Spread
0.0 pips
Commission
Not disclosed
Swap-free
Not available
Markets
Not disclosed
02

ThinkMarkets

ThinkMarkets is an award-winning CFD broker established in 2010, offering access to over 4,000 instruments including forex, stocks, indices, commodities, ETFs, and cryptocurrencies. Regulated by top-tier authorities like FCA, ASIC, and CySEC, it provides competitive spreads, advanced platforms, and 24/5 support for global traders.

Account types
Not disclosed
Support
Live Chat, Phone, Email
Spread
0.0 pips
Commission
Not disclosed
Swap-free
Not available
Markets
Not disclosed
03

Fusion Markets

Fusion Markets is a low-cost ECN forex and CFD broker founded in 2017, offering 250+ instruments including 90+ forex pairs, commodities, indices, and crypto CFDs. Regulated by ASIC, VFSC, and FSA (Seychelles), it features ultra-tight spreads from 0.0 pips, $2.25 per side commissions, and no minimum deposit for global traders.

Account types
Not disclosed
Support
24/7, Live Chat, Phone, Email
Spread
0.0 pips
Commission
Not disclosed
Swap-free
Available Islamic account
Markets
Not disclosed
04

Hantec Markets

Hantec Markets is a globally regulated forex and CFD broker offering low spreads, advanced platforms, and a low minimum deposit. Ideal for traders looking for reliability, transparency, and efficient trade execution.

Account types
Not disclosed
Support
24/7, Live Chat, Phone, Email
Spread
0.1 pips
Commission
Not disclosed
Swap-free
Available Islamic account
Markets
Not disclosed
05

Interactive Brokers

A globally recognized brokerage platform offering low-cost trading across stocks, options, futures, forex, and more, with advanced tools designed for active traders and professionals. It provides direct market access, powerful risk management features, and institutional-grade execution quality.

Account types
8
Support
Phone, Email
Spread
0.1 pips
Commission
Not disclosed
Swap-free
Not available
Markets
Not disclosed
06

easyMarkets

easyMarkets is a multi-regulated forex and CFD broker with 20+ years of experience, offering 200+ instruments, fixed spreads from 0.7 pips, and up to 1:2000 leverage. Ideal for beginners in 2025 with unique tools like guaranteed stop loss and dealCancellation for risk-free trading.

Account types
Not disclosed
Support
Live Chat, Phone, Email, WhatsApp
Spread
0.7 pips
Commission
Not disclosed
Swap-free
Not available
Markets
Not disclosed
07

Deriv

Deriv is a global online trading platform established in 1996, offering forex, synthetic indices, commodities, stocks, and cryptocurrencies. The broker is known for its very low minimum deposit, flexible leverage, and unique synthetic indices available for 24/7 trading. Deriv provides multiple platforms including MT5, Deriv Trader, and automated trading bots, making it suitable for both beginners and advanced traders.

Account types
11
Support
24/7, Live Chat, Email
Spread
0.0 pips
Commission
Not disclosed
Swap-free
Available Islamic account
Markets
Not disclosed
08

CPT Markets

CPT Markets is a global, multi-regulated forex and CFD broker offering access to 2,000+ instruments including forex, indices, stocks, commodities, and cryptocurrencies. With competitive spreads starting from 0.1 pips, leverage up to 1:1000, and platforms like MT4, MT5, and cTrader, it's ideal for beginners and pros seeking fast execution and educational tools.

Account types
Not disclosed
Support
Live Chat, Phone, Email
Spread
0.1 pips
Commission
Not disclosed
Swap-free
Not available
Markets
Not disclosed
09

XM

XM is a globally trusted forex and CFD broker founded in 2009, serving over 3.5 million clients in 196 countries. Regulated by top-tier authorities like CySEC and ASIC, it offers competitive spreads from 0.6 pips, leverage up to 1:1000 (region-dependent), and 1,000+ instruments including forex, stocks, commodities, and cryptos. Ideal for beginners and pros with low $5 minimum deposits, negative balance protection, and robust education tools for informed trading.

Account types
Not disclosed
Support
Live Chat, Phone, Email
Spread
0.6 pips
Commission
Not disclosed
Swap-free
Not available
Markets
Not disclosed
10

TMGM

TMGM, founded in 2013, is a globally recognized forex and CFD broker regulated by ASIC, FMA, VFSC, and FSC. Offering over 12,000 tradable instruments, including forex, indices, stocks, and cryptocurrencies, TMGM provides tight spreads from 0.0 pips, leverage up to 1:1000, and platforms like MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, and IRESS. With a low $100 minimum deposit and robust customer support, it’s ideal for both beginners and experienced traders.

Account types
Not disclosed
Support
24/7, Live Chat, Phone, Email
Spread
0.0 pips
Commission
Not disclosed
Swap-free
Not available
Markets
Not disclosed

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