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Based on my personal research and careful review of YAMAGATA as a long-time trader, I have not found explicit mention of inactivity fees within their published fee structure. YAMAGATA, a Japanese securities broker regulated by the FSA and operating for over 15 years, is generally transparent about its costs—with detailed listings for stock, ETF, bond, and derivatives trading. Their published commission schedules focus on transaction-related charges, such as minimum fees for domestic and foreign stock trades, as well as specific charges for bonds and margin trading. I did not come across any reference to periodic inactivity charges, which are common at some international brokers. However, in my experience, Japanese brokers can sometimes include supplementary fees in their user agreements or apply extra administrative charges under certain account conditions. Despite my best efforts, direct confirmation regarding inactivity fees is lacking in the publicly available information provided by YAMAGATA. For me, the conservative and prudent approach is to contact their support directly through their listed channels before opening an account, especially if you intend to be an infrequent trader. This ensures you avoid any potential unexpected costs that could arise due to account dormancy, as fee policies can change and may not always be prominently advertised. I always prioritize full clarity on such terms to protect my capital.