Polymarket Targets Japan Market Entry, Appoints Representative in Push for 2030 Approval

Polymarket is preparing an early push into Japan even though the platform remains blocked there, according to Reuters-reported coverage cited by multiple outlets.

The reports say Polymarket has appointed a representative in Japan and is preparing to lobby for government approval with a target of 2030. The move suggests the prediction market platform is laying groundwork for a longer international expansion effort rather than an immediate market launch.

Polymarket’s own help center still lists Japan among restricted countries due to regulatory requirements. Its documentation also says orders from Japan are restricted and describes the country as frontend UI restricted.

The reported Japan plan comes as Polymarket continues to operate under geographic restrictions in the country. No official confirmation from Polymarket, Japanese regulators or lawmakers was included in the reporting reviewed for this article.

The development adds to the regulatory backdrop around prediction markets, which often face different treatment from country to country. In this case, the immediate takeaway is that Polymarket appears to be positioning for eventual access in Japan while the market remains closed today.