Are Japanese lottery winnings taxed?

No. Under the Takarakuji Act (宝くじ法), lottery winnings in Japan are completely tax-free. Winners receive the full amount. However, if you give winnings to family or friends, the recipient may owe gift tax.

What is the difference between Loto 7, Loto 6, and Mini Loto?

Loto 7 picks 7 from 37 (max ¥1B, Fri draws), Loto 6 picks 6 from 43 (max ¥600M, Mon/Thu draws), and Mini Loto picks 5 from 31 (~¥10M, Tue draws). Each has progressively better odds but smaller jackpots.

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Japanese Lottery Number Generators

Japan's national lottery (takarakuji) is operated by Mizuho Bank under licence from the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications. Three number-selection games cover every level of play: Loto 7 is the biggest with jackpots up to ¥1 billion, Loto 6 offers mid-range prizes up to ¥600 million, and Mini Loto provides the best odds with a top prize around ¥10 million. Unlike many countries, Japanese lottery winnings are completely tax-free — winners keep the full amount.

Operator

Mizuho Bank

Biggest game

Loto 7 (up to ¥1B)

Tax on winnings

None (tax-free)

Available at

Retail + online (takarakuji.mizuhobank.co.jp)

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Featured games in Japan

Popular lotteries in Japan with dedicated generators and stats.

Japan Lotto 7

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Japan Lotto 6

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Japan Mini Lotto

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Featured Japan lotteries

Loto 7

Fri

Japan's biggest lottery. Pick 7 from 1–37, jackpot up to ¥1 billion. Draws every Friday.

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Loto 6

Mon · Thu

Mid-range game. Pick 6 from 1–43, jackpot up to ¥600 million. Draws Mon & Thu.

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Mini Loto

Tue

Best odds. Pick 5 from 1–31, top prize ~¥10 million. Draws every Tuesday.

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Local note: Japanese lottery winnings are completely tax-free under the Takarakuji Act. However, if winnings are gifted to others, the recipient may be subject to gift tax. Tickets cost ¥200 (Mini Loto), ¥200 (Loto 6), or ¥300 (Loto 7) per play.

Best odds in Japan

Based on the published prize tiers and approximate odds for each supported game in this region. Exact odds and prize structures may vary between operators and over time.

Best jackpot odds

Japan Mini Lotto

Approximate jackpot odds: 1 in 169,911

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Best overall odds of any prize

Japan Lotto 6

Best approximate odds of winning any prize: 1 in 39

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Frequently asked questions about Japan lotteries

Are Japanese lottery winnings taxed?: No. Under the Takarakuji Act (宝くじ法), lottery winnings in Japan are completely tax-free. Winners receive the full amount. However, if you give winnings to family or friends, the recipient may owe gift tax.
What is the difference between Loto 7, Loto 6, and Mini Loto?: Loto 7 picks 7 from 37 (max ¥1B, Fri draws), Loto 6 picks 6 from 43 (max ¥600M, Mon/Thu draws), and Mini Loto picks 5 from 31 (~¥10M, Tue draws). Each has progressively better odds but smaller jackpots.