Availability by country
Prediction markets in Japan
Of the 57 platforms we review, 27 are open to residents of Japan, 2 with restrictions and 7 exclude them. For 21 the published terms do not say either way.
The Penal Code prohibits gambling outside state-sanctioned categories, and the FSA supervises financial derivatives. Some platforms restrict Japan or limit it to closing positions.
Each line reports what the platform’s own terms say, with the source we read and when. It is not legal advice, and a platform can still refuse an individual account. Last checked 19 Oct 2026.
Available 27
Japan is not on the Member Agreement's Restricted Jurisdictions list, and the help centre says you can trade on Kalshi from many countries outside the US. International users fund with debit card, wire or crypto only (no ACH, PayPal or Venmo). Still subject to the agreement's general applicable-law clause.
The General Terms exclude the US, about 25 other named countries and sanctioned territories, and any place where use breaks local law. No other country is named, but an offshore gambling licence does not make it legal where you live.
Japan is not on the Restricted Jurisdictions list. Terms of Use (no date shown), Restricted Jurisdictions clause.
Japan not named in either restricted list. Terms of Service last updated November 18, 2025.
Not on Pascal’s list of restricted jurisdictions. Absence from the list does not by itself establish that an individual may use the platform.
Not on the Real-Money Services restricted list in the Terms (updated 24 Jan 2025), so real-money (USDC/crypto) and play-money markets are open to residents 18+. Futuur may still refuse other countries at its discretion.
Japan is not among the Restricted Territories. Terms of Use (no date shown).
Not on Alpha Arcade’s list of restricted jurisdictions. Absence from the list does not by itself establish that an individual may use the platform.
Japan is not a Prohibited Territory. Terms of Use updated January 13, 2026, section 2 Prohibited Territories.
Not on MagicMarkets’s list of restricted jurisdictions. Absence from the list does not by itself establish that an individual may use the platform.
Not on Meridian Predict’s list of restricted jurisdictions. Absence from the list does not by itself establish that an individual may use the platform.
Japan is not on either restricted list. Terms of Service last updated September 15, 2026, section 1 Eligibility.
Not on SX Bet’s list of restricted jurisdictions. Absence from the list does not by itself establish that an individual may use the platform.
Not on PRED’s list of restricted jurisdictions. Absence from the list does not by itself establish that an individual may use the platform.
Not on Overtime’s list of restricted jurisdictions. Absence from the list does not by itself establish that an individual may use the platform.
Not on Ratio’s list of restricted jurisdictions. Absence from the list does not by itself establish that an individual may use the platform.
Not on PredictEX’s list of restricted jurisdictions. Absence from the list does not by itself establish that an individual may use the platform.
Not on Hermes Trade’s list of restricted jurisdictions. Absence from the list does not by itself establish that an individual may use the platform.
Manifold is play money only: mana cannot be cashed out (Terms updated 31 Jan 2026). This country is not on the ineligible list in the Prize Drawing Official Rules (3 Feb 2026), so residents aged 18+ can also enter prize drawings.
Not on Delphi’s list of restricted jurisdictions. Absence from the list does not by itself establish that an individual may use the platform.
Not on Prophet Prediction Market’s list of restricted jurisdictions. Absence from the list does not by itself establish that an individual may use the platform.
Not on Azuro’s list of restricted jurisdictions. Absence from the list does not by itself establish that an individual may use the platform.
Not on Levr Bet’s list of restricted jurisdictions. Absence from the list does not by itself establish that an individual may use the platform.
Not on GameClub’s list of restricted jurisdictions. Absence from the list does not by itself establish that an individual may use the platform.
Not on CRSHMARKET’s list of restricted jurisdictions. Absence from the list does not by itself establish that an individual may use the platform.
Not on Divvy.Bet’s list of restricted jurisdictions. Absence from the list does not by itself establish that an individual may use the platform.
Not on Rain’s list of restricted jurisdictions. Absence from the list does not by itself establish that an individual may use the platform.
Available with restrictions 2
Help centre: outside the US, OG.com is “currently available only in certain locations due to regulatory requirements”, through Foris Capital MU Limited (FSC Mauritius). No countries are named.
Japan is close-only on the Polymarket frontend, but the docs say the API itself is not restricted. The help centre (dated 2026-08-14) lists it among blocked countries.
Not available 7
Users must be physically located in an eligible US jurisdiction when they trade.
Users must be physically located in a US state, Washington DC or a US territory to use DraftKings Predictions.
FanDuel Predicts can only be used from eligible U.S. locations, based on geolocation.
The Rulebook requires a US bank or payment account in the participant’s own name.
The help centre says Prediction Trading is available in the United States only.
Participation is limited to U.S. Persons, defined as a US citizen living anywhere or a resident alien. Residents who are not US citizens are excluded; US citizens living here would still qualify.
Listed as a restricted jurisdiction in World’s terms.
Not verified 21
Prediction markets in Japan: common questions
- Can residents of Japan use Kalshi?
Yes. According to Kalshi’s own terms, residents of Japan can use it. Japan is not on the Member Agreement's Restricted Jurisdictions list, and the help centre says you can trade on Kalshi from many countries outside the US. International users fund with debit card, wire or crypto only (no ACH, PayPal or Venmo). Still subject to the agreement's general applicable-law clause.
- Can residents of Japan use Dexsport?
Yes. According to Dexsport’s own terms, residents of Japan can use it. The General Terms exclude the US, about 25 other named countries and sanctioned territories, and any place where use breaks local law. No other country is named, but an offshore gambling licence does not make it legal where you live.
- Can residents of Japan use Polymarket US?
We have not been able to verify it: Polymarket US’s published terms do not settle the question for Japan.
- Can residents of Japan use OG?
With restrictions. OG is open to residents of Japan only in part. Help centre: outside the US, OG.com is “currently available only in certain locations due to regulatory requirements”, through Foris Capital MU Limited (FSC Mauritius). No countries are named.
- Can residents of Japan use Polymarket?
With restrictions. Polymarket is open to residents of Japan only in part. Japan is close-only on the Polymarket frontend, but the docs say the API itself is not restricted. The help centre (dated 2026-08-14) lists it among blocked countries.
- Can residents of Japan use Novig?
No. Novig’s terms exclude residents of Japan. Users must be physically located in an eligible US jurisdiction when they trade.