FX.co ★ Japan’s Foreign Reserves Hit 4-Year High

Japan's foreign reserves increased by $24.98 billion in January 2026, totaling $1.39 trillion—the highest point since January 2022. These reserves included $1.17 trillion in foreign currency assets, $11.36 billion in the International Monetary Fund (IMF) reserve position, $61.42 billion in Special Drawing Rights (SDRs), $135.5 billion in gold, and $16.36 billion in other reserve assets. Additionally, the Finance Ministry confirmed that there were no foreign exchange interventions from October to December 2025.