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Based on my experience researching and evaluating brokers for my own trading, I’ve learned that Tokai Tokyo’s available trading instruments are quite focused. The platform primarily provides access to domestic Japanese stocks, domestic investment trusts, government bond funds, MMFs (money market funds), domestic and foreign bonds, as well as foreign currency MMFs. I could not find offerings related to forex trading pairs, global indices, commodities, or cryptocurrencies. For me, this means Tokai Tokyo is best suited for traders who are primarily interested in traditional Japanese financial instruments. It’s also important to mention that the firm is regulated in Japan by the Financial Services Agency. While this regulatory background is reassuring from a security perspective, the actual choice of instruments available is relatively narrow compared to global multi-asset brokers. Personally, if forex, indices, or commodities were central to my strategy, I would have to look elsewhere. However, for those seeking a platform with regulated access to domestic Japanese securities and fixed income products, Tokai Tokyo appears to be a legitimate option—so long as you’re aware of its limitations and carefully review if its product lineup meets your trading needs.