This wikiHow teaches you how to change iPhone or iPad settings so you can use the Japanese version of the App Store. If you don't think you need the current country version of the App Store, you can change your Apple ID location to Japan. However, if you will frequently switch from country to country on the App Store, you will need to create a new Apple ID and select Japan as the ID location. Both methods require a valid Japanese postal address so make sure you have one.
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Method 1 of 2: Changing Apple ID Location
Step 1. Open the iPhone or iPad settings menu (“Settings”)
Usually, you can find this menu on the home screen.
Changing the country of origin to Japan will cancel all active recurring subscriptions on the Apple ID. You can resubscribe to the respective services after changing countries, but only if they are available in Japan
Step 2. Touch your name
The name is displayed at the top of the screen.
Step 3. Touch iTunes & App Store
This option is displayed next to the icon
Step 4. Touch the Apple ID email address
This address appears at the top of the menu.
Step 5. Touch View Apple ID on the pop-up menu
Step 6. Confirm the Apple ID password
You may be asked to scan your fingerprint or enter a passcode to continue, depending on your device settings.
Step 7. Touch Country/Region on the “Account Settings” page
This page displays a warning notifying you that changing the country will cancel any automatic subscription renewals that you set up through iTunes or the App Store.
Step 8. Touch Change Country or Region to continue
Continue this step only if you don't mind canceling all recurring subscriptions.
Step 9. Swipe the screen and touch Japan
Location change terms and conditions will be displayed.
Step 10. Touch Agree in the top right corner
With this option, you agree to the terms and conditions displayed on the page.
You may need to touch the " agree ” in the confirmation pop-up window to confirm the action.
Step 11. Enter the details of the payment method on the form provided
Step 12. Enter a Japanese postal address
You can use any address in Japan (both business and personal). However, the address must actually exist and be valid.
Step 13. Tap Next in the top right corner of the screen
The new address and payment method will be saved afterwards. Now, you can search and download Japan regional-specific apps on the App Store.
Step 14. Open the App Store
to download the Japan regional-specific app.
Once you have set Japan as your region or country ID, you can download applications that are only available in Japan.
Method 2 of 2: Creating a New Japanese Apple ID
Step 1. Sign out of iCloud account on iPhone or iPad
If you have a Japanese postal address, as well as an email address and phone number that isn't registered with any Apple ID, you can create a new Apple ID with Japan as your location/country of origin. You'll need to sign out of your currently active Apple ID, but you can still sign back in to that ID later. Follow these steps to sign out of your account:
- Make sure your iPhone is backed up to iCloud or iTunes. This step is very important to follow.
- Open the settings menu or “ Settings ” (gear icon on home screen).
- Touch your name at the top of the screen.
- Swipe down the screen and touch " Sign Out " You may need to enter a passcode or scan Touch ID to confirm.
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Step 7. Touch your current country
A list of countries will be displayed after that.
Step 8. Touch Japan
You will be taken back to the registration form.
Step 9. Enter your email address and create a password
The email address used must not be registered with an existing Apple ID. If you need to create a new email address, try using a Gmail or Outlook.com service.
Step 10. Slide the "Agree to Terms" switch to the active position
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Step 11. Touch Next
It's in the upper-right corner of the screen.
Step 12. Enter personal information and touch Next
The first two columns are reserved for phonetically entry of your name. For example, if your name is Via Vallen, you can type VAL-len in the " Phonetic Last Name " column and VI-a in the " Phonetic First Name " column.
Step 13. Enter the payment method
If you don't want to enter a payment method at this time, touch “ None ”.
Step 14. Enter a Japanese postal address
You can use any address (business or home) in Japan, but the address must actually exist. If the address is detected as fake, you will get an error message at the end of the registration process requiring you to contact Apple support services.
Using a fake address is a violation of Apple's terms and conditions. Therefore, it's a good idea to re-examine and understand the risks involved
Step 15. Touch Next
It's in the upper-right corner of the screen. Now, you will be asked to verify your phone number.
Step 16. Touch Choose a Different Number when prompted
Step 17. Enter the phone number
The number entered can be any country number, but the number must be active and usable in order for you to verify your account. You can verify via text message or phone call.
If the phone number entered is not a Japanese number, touch the "Country" drop-down menu and select the appropriate country so that the code is sent to the correct number
Step 18. Choose a verification method
Touch Text Message ” to receive a verification code via text message or “ Phone Call ” to get the code from the phone call.
Step 19. Touch Next
The code will be sent via the selected method.
Step 20. Enter the code and touch Verify
Once the number is verified, another code will be sent to the email address you registered.
Step 21. Enter the code from the email and touch Verify
Once the code is verified, your Japanese Apple ID will be generated.
Step 22. Open the App Store
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Once you have set Japan as your region or country ID, you can download applications that are only available in Japan.
Step 23. Go back to your regular Apple ID
Once you've finished downloading the app, you can sign out of your Japanese Apple ID by repeating the first step. After that, touch Sign In ” to sign back into the Apple ID you normally use.
