COINHUB Co., Ltd. has installed a bidirectional cryptocurrency ATM at Tennoji MIO, inside JR Tennoji Station in Osaka, marking its first machine in western Japan. The contract was signed on June 18, 2026.
This strategic location within a bustling commercial complex aims to normalize crypto transactions in everyday life, similar to picking up a bento box. Japan is notably cash-heavy, making ATMs that convert yen to digital assets a vital service absent from exchange apps.
COINHUB, which launched Japan’s first FSA-regulated crypto ATM network in 2025, now aims for a fleet of 3,000 ATMs across the country. Their machines allow users to buy and sell cryptocurrencies for cash, a key differentiator as most global crypto ATMs allow only purchases.
Japan recognized Bitcoin as legal property in 2017, while remaining aware of the risks such as high fees and scalability challenges. Despite scrutiny, COINHUB's regulatory compliance positions it uniquely in the market.