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As an experienced forex trader, I always pay careful attention to overnight financing (swap) fees because they can significantly impact long-term trading costs. However, in my attempt to evaluate Tokai Tokyo’s swap fees, I faced a notable challenge: there’s no direct, transparent information about their overnight financing rates available through their published details. For me, this lack of fee transparency creates uncertainty and makes it harder to effectively compare Tokai Tokyo with other brokers, particularly those with clearly stated swap rates for specific instruments. In my prior experience with regulated Japanese brokers, I've seen a wide range in swap pricing—often determined by market conditions and the broker's own risk management. Since Tokai Tokyo is regulated by Japan’s FSA, I expect their risk and compliance standards to be in line with industry norms. But without published swap rates, I can only speculate that their fees are probably similar to other key Japanese brokers, but I cannot confirm this for certain or confidently advise what to expect. This ambiguity is a drawback for me, as I highly value the ability to estimate my holding costs before entering trades, especially with strategies that require keeping positions open overnight. For traders who are also cost-conscious, this information gap is something to consider if transparent fee schedules are a priority. Before opening an account, I would recommend directly confirming all fee details with their customer support, despite reports of some limitations with responsiveness. For my own trading, the lack of clarity around swap fees means I'd hesitate to choose Tokai Tokyo without receiving explicit information.