Market Size in 2025: USD 213,500.0 Million

Market Forecast in 2034: USD 1,479,600.0 Million

Market Growth Rate: 24.00% (2026-2034)

According to the latest report by IMARC Group, the Japan mobile payments market size was valued at USD 213.5 billion in 2025. Looking forward, IMARC Group estimates it to reach USD 1,479.6 billion by 2034, exhibiting a CAGR of 24.00% from 2026 to 2034.

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Japan Mobile Payments Industry Trends and Drivers

The Japan mobile payments market is experiencing explosive growth, driven by widespread smartphone adoption, government initiatives promoting cashless society, and the rapid expansion of e-commerce and digital services. Proximity payments, particularly Near Field Communication (NFC) via contactless cards and devices, dominate due to their convenience in retail and public transport, while Quick Response (QR) codes gain traction for peer-to-peer transfers and small merchants. Remote payments, including digital wallets like PayPay and Rakuten Pay, lead with seamless integration across apps, followed by internet payments and direct operator billing for recurring services. Retail and hospitality/transportation are primary applications, fueled by contactless transactions in convenience stores and vending machines, while entertainment, energy/utilities, and healthcare grow with digital subscriptions and telemedicine.

Japan Mobile Payments Market Segmentation

The market report offers a comprehensive analysis of the segments, highlighting those with the largest Japan mobile payments market share. It includes forecasts for the period 2026-2034 and historical data from 2020-2025 for the following segments.

By Payment Type:

Proximity Payment:

Near Field Communication (NFC)

Quick Response (QR) Code

Remote Payment:

Internet Payments

Direct Operator Billing

Digital Wallet

SMS Payments

By Application:

Entertainment

Energy and Utilities

Healthcare

Retail

Hospitality and Transportation

Others

Regional Insights:

Kanto Region

Kansai/Kinki Region

Central/Chubu Region

Kyushu-Okinawa Region

Tohoku Region

Chugoku Region

Hokkaido Region

Shikoku Region

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Competitive Landscape

The report offers an in-depth examination of the competitive landscape. It includes a thorough competitive analysis encompassing market structure, key player positioning, leading strategies for success, a competitive dashboard, and a company evaluation quadrant. Additionally, the report features detailed profiles of all major companies in the Japan mobile payments industry.

Key Highlights of the Report

Market Performance (2020-2025)

Market Outlook (2026-2034)

COVID-19 Impact on the Market

Porter’s Five Forces Analysis

Strategic Recommendations

Historical, Current, and Future Market Trends

Market Drivers and Success Factors

SWOT Analysis

Structure of the Market

Value Chain Analysis

Comprehensive Mapping of the Competitive Landscape

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