Bitcoin in Japan

On April 1,2017, Japan officially recognizing bitcoin as a method of payment. More than 280,000 shops accepting Bitcoin and the list continues to grow larger every day. Bitcoins and other digital currencies are also exempt from Japan's 8% consumption tax.

More info on using Bitcoin in japan will be added to this article soon.

Bitcoin ATMs in Japan

There are 16 known Bitcoin ATMs in Japan, 12 of them in Tokyo. Bitcoin ATM Map

Tokyo
Money Exchanger Genkinya - ATM + Cashier
Sushi Bar Numazuko Ginza 1st
Wallstreet Cafe

Osaka
Rough Labo

Hiroshima
Petit Colon

Bitcoin Exchanges in Japan

There are about 13 major digital currency exchanges available in Japan.

Coincheck - Most popular.
ZAIF - Oldest exchange in Japan
SBI Virtual Currencies - Japan’s first bank-backed exchange