SAKURA INVEST

SAKURA INVEST (株式会社さくらインベスト) is a Japanese commodity futures and CFD broker headquartered in Osaka, Japan. Founded in 2010, the company has grown to include offices in Tokyo and Fukuoka. It is registered as a commodity futures broker under Japanese law and holds membership in the Japan Commodity Futures Association and the Japan Commodity Client Protection Fund. The broker's official domain is sakura-inv.com, and its registered address matches the one listed in Japan's corporate registry.

SAKURA INVEST operates under the Commodity Futures Act of Japan and obtained its license on May 26, 2011. It is subject to oversight by the Japanese regulatory authorities, specifically the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, for its commodity derivatives business. The broker is a member of the Japan Commodity Futures Association, a self-regulatory organization. While the broker is not regulated for forex trading, its licensing in the commodity sector provides a degree of regulatory protection for Japanese clients.

The broker offers three main product categories: over-the-counter CFD trading on commodities, domestic commodity futures on exchanges like the Tokyo Commodity Exchange (TOCOM) and Dojima Exchange, and a limited-risk product called SMART CX. CFD products include metals (gold, silver, platinum, palladium), energy (crude oil, natural gas, gasoline), and agricultural commodities (soybeans, corn, wheat, sugar, coffee, cocoa). Domestic futures cover products such as gasoline, kerosene, gas oil, crude oil, corn, soybeans, and azuki beans. SMART CX is designed for beginners, offering capped loss to the initial margin.

SAKURA INVEST does not prominently advertise distinct account tiers on its website. Instead, it appears to offer a single account type for each product category. The minimum deposit is not explicitly stated, but margin requirements are published daily for each instrument.

For example, as of June 30, 2026, the margin for gold cash was 3,250,587 yen, and for gold spot mini it was 97,887 yen. The broker likely requires clients to deposit sufficient margin to open positions. There is no publicly available information on Islamic accounts or bonus promotions.

The broker does not provide detailed information about its trading platforms on its public website. It is likely that clients use proprietary software or third-party platforms, but this is not confirmed. The website offers a 'Daily Margin' section showing current margin requirements, and a 'Market Transaction' page with contract specifications. No mention is made of mobile apps, web traders, or advanced charting tools.

SAKURA INVEST appears to target Japanese residents interested in commodity trading. The broker has strict eligibility criteria, including an age limit of 75 for new accounts and certain income thresholds. It emphasizes investor protection and suitability, with policies against cold calling and aggressive sales. The SMART CX product is specifically aimed at beginners who want to limit their risk. Non-Japanese residents, particularly those from high-risk jurisdictions, are not accepted.