Gold Market Report
Japan Gold Market Report
Independently researched coverage of the Japan gold market, last verified Aug 26, 2026. 24K gold is currently ¥22,911.93 per gram.
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1 of 4 research sections published for Japan.
- About this market
- Market notes(in progress)
- Buying guide(in progress)
- Tax & duty notes(in progress)
Gold Price by Purity
Live prices in JPY.
| Purity | Per g | Per oz t | Per tola | Per kg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 karat (999.9) | ¥22,911.93 | ¥712,640.76 | ¥267,240.29 | ¥22,911,932.62 |
| 22 karat (916.7) | ¥21,005.47 | ¥653,343.12 | ¥245,003.67 | ¥21,005,469.18 |
| 21 karat (875) | ¥20,049.95 | ¥623,623.03 | ¥233,858.64 | ¥20,049,946.04 |
| 18 karat (750) | ¥17,185.67 | ¥534,534.03 | ¥200,450.26 | ¥17,185,668.03 |
| 14 karat (583.3) | ¥13,365.87 | ¥415,724.93 | ¥155,896.85 | ¥13,365,866.89 |
| 10 karat (416.7) | ¥9,548.36 | ¥296,987.11 | ¥111,370.16 | ¥9,548,357.16 |
Trend
Last 3 months
Per gram · JPY
- Change
- +9.21%
- Low
- ¥20,739.21
- High
- ¥24,063.95
Historical data is presented from the site's retained market samples and daily rollups.
View full history →About the Japan gold market
Japanese gold jewellery uses a distinctive "K" prefix notation — K18, K24, K14 — rather than the "18K" suffix style common elsewhere, and the mark is self-applied by the manufacturer rather than struck by an independent state assay office, unlike the British, French or Italian systems. K18 (750-fine, 75% gold) is the dominant standard for Japanese fine jewellery, bridal sets and watch cases, and is directly interchangeable with the European "750" fineness mark.
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Buying gold in Japan
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Tax & duty notes
Tax and duty guidance for Japan has not been independently verified yet. Confirm current rates with a local dealer or tax authority before transacting.
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- education
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- weight
Gold Weight Units Explained
Gram, troy ounce, tola, baht, kilogram — a complete conversion guide.
- purity
Gold Hallmarks Explained
What 999, 916, 875, 750 and 585 stamps actually mean.
- purity
24K vs 22K Gold: What's the Difference?
24K is nearly pure gold. 22K is 91.6% gold mixed with other metals for durability. Learn which suits investment vs. jewelry.
- buying
How to Buy Gold Safely
A step-by-step buyer's guide covering dealers, hallmarks, receipts and storage.
- investment
Gold Investment Basics
Bars, coins, ETFs, jewelry — how to start investing in gold.
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Gold terminology for this report
Methodology
How we calculate the price
- We fetch the international spot gold price (XAU/USD) live from gold-api.com + xaus.com, with automatic failover between providers.
- The spot rate is converted into the local currency using live exchange rates from exchangerate-api.com, then scaled by purity (24K, 22K, 18K…) and by weight (gram, tola, ounce, kilogram, baht).
- The result is the pure spot value. Retail counters may add dealer premium, tax and making charges — the number here is the underlying benchmark.