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.
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.
