Japan is a major gold investment market in Asia. The Tokyo Commodity Exchange (TOCOM) is Japan's primary gold futures platform. Pure 24K gold (純金, junkin) is the investment standard. Major refiners include Tokuriki Honten and Tanaka Precious Metals (Tanaka Kikinzoku). Yen weakness in recent years has significantly boosted the JPY gold price, driving record retail demand.
Gold Price in Japan Today (JPY) — Live TOCOM 24K Rates Per Gram
Check live gold prices in Japan in Japanese Yen (JPY) today. Our tables display 24K, 22K and 18K gold rates per gram and troy ounce, derived from international COMEX spot prices converted via the real-time USD/JPY exchange rate.
Japan's gold market is among Asia's most sophisticated, with TOCOM futures trading, world-class refiners, and a tradition of quality hallmarking. The Tanaka Kikinzoku group — one of the world's largest precious metals specialists — operates Japan's most recognized gold retail and refining network.
The yen's significant depreciation against the USD since 2022 has driven JPY-denominated gold to successive record highs, triggering a wave of new Japanese investors seeking yen-hedge assets. Monitor live JPY gold rates on this page to track the dual impact of USD spot price movements and USD/JPY exchange rate shifts on your gold valuation.
Tokyo Commodity Exchange (TOCOM) — Japanese retail gold follows TOCOM and international benchmarks in JPY per gram.
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FAQ — Japan
What is the main gold exchange in Japan?
The Tokyo Commodity Exchange (TOCOM) — now part of the Japan Exchange Group (JPX) — is Japan's primary gold futures market. Spot prices closely track the London and New York benchmarks adjusted for USD/JPY exchange rates.
Why has gold demand increased in Japan recently?
Persistent yen weakness since 2022 has pushed JPY-denominated gold to record highs, significantly boosting Japanese investor interest in gold as a yen-hedge asset and inflation protection tool.
What gold purity is standard in Japan?
Investment gold in Japan is typically 24K (純金) at 999.9 fineness. Major refiners like Tanaka Kikinzoku issue widely trusted investment bars. Jewelry typically uses 18K or 14K alloys.
What is the 22K gold price in Japan today?
Today's 22K gold price in Japan is shown live in the table above, quoted in JPY per gram, per 10 grams. Rates refresh from international spot multiplied by the USD/JPY exchange rate.
What is the difference between 24K and 22K gold in Japan?
24K gold is 99.9% pure and used mainly for investment bars and coins. 22K (91.6% pure) is the standard for durable jewellery in Japan. Retail shops add making charges on top of the metal rate for both.
How often is the gold price in Japan updated?
GoldPriceTracer refreshes Japan rates every 15 minutes from international spot feeds and live exchange rates. For final purchases, always confirm the rate with your local jeweller or bullion dealer.
