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Crypto tax in Japan

Crypto in Japan is taxed as ordinary income.

Treatment
taxed as ordinary income
Long-term
Still taxed
Headline rate
55%

For an individual moving to Japan, crypto disposal gains are always taxed as miscellaneous income at progressive national plus local income tax rates (up to about 55%), with no preferential long‑term exemption.

“Profits arising from crypto assets trading are categorized as miscellaneous income or business income, which is applied to the aggregated income taxation. The progressive taxation apply to the aggregated income, ranging from 15% to 55% including local tax, depending on the amount of income in a year.” — National Tax Agency (Japan)
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Reflects the treatment of an individual's crypto disposals. Estimate — confirm against the linked source. See methodology.