Japan Loto 6 — Results, Odds & How to Play
Japan's most popular lottery with tax-free prizes. Current jackpot, winning numbers, odds, rules, and how to buy tickets online.
What is Japan Loto 6?
Japan Loto 6 is one of the easiest major lotteries to win in the world, with jackpot odds of just 1 in 6 million — nearly 50 times better than Powerball. Operated by Mizuho Bank, it offers twice-weekly draws with prizes that are tax-free for most winners. Players choose 6 numbers from 1 to 43.
How to Play Japan Loto 6
Choose 6 numbers from 1 to 43. Match all 6 to win the jackpot. A bonus number is drawn for the second prize tier. Tickets cost ¥200 per line.
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What Makes Japan Loto 6 Special?
Best odds-per-dollar of any major national lottery. Tax-free prizes for most winners. Japan's lottery system is government-regulated and highly trusted.
How to Buy Japan Loto 6 Tickets Online
Buy official Japan Loto 6 tickets online through a lottery courier service in 4 simple steps:
How to Play Japan Loto 6 (If Traveling to Japan)
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Japan Loto 6 FAQ
You can buy official Japan Loto 6 tickets online through licensed lottery courier services like theLotter. They purchase physical tickets from authorized retailers in Japan on your behalf and send you a scanned copy as proof. You keep 100% of any winnings.
The jackpot odds are 1 in 6,096,454, which is 48x better than US Powerball (1 in 292 million). The overall odds of winning any prize are 1 in 39. There are 4 prize tiers in total.
A Japan Loto 6 ticket costs ¥200 when purchased at an authorized retailer in Japan. Online courier services charge a small service fee on top of the ticket price.
Prizes are tax-free in Japan up to ¥50 million. Above that, income tax applies at progressive rates.
Japan Loto 6 drawings are held every Monday & Thursday at 6:45 PM JST. Results are available within minutes of the draw on the official lottery website.
WinTheLottery.com is an independent informational site. We are not affiliated with Japan Loto 6 or its operating organization. This page is for informational and educational purposes only. Tax rules vary by country of residence. Must be 18+ to play. Play responsibly.