Japan VPN
Connect to a GatewayVPN server in Japan to get a Japanese IP address on any device. Watch TVer and ABEMA, log in to Japanese banks and PayPay, and stay encrypted on public Wi-Fi.
- Server in Tokyo
- Residential IPs for streaming
- P2P allowed
What a Japanese IP address unlocks
Many Japanese sites and apps check where you connect from. With a Japanese IP, they treat you like you're at home.
Japanese streaming services
Watch TVer, ABEMA and U-NEXT while you’re abroad. Streaming traffic goes through residential IPs, so services see a home connection in Japan.
Live sport
Watch J.League football on DAZN.
Banking and services
Log in to MUFG, PayPay and Mynaportal, which can flag or block foreign IPs.
News, shops and local apps
Read NHK News, Yomiuri and Asahi, and shop on Rakuten and Amazon Japan at local prices.
How to get a Japanese IP address
Three steps, the same on every device.
Get GatewayVPN
Choose a plan and install the app on Windows, macOS, Android or iOS.
Pick Japan
Open the server list and search for Japan.
Connect
Tap Connect. Every app on your device now uses a Japanese IP address.
What you get on every Japanese server
The same setup runs on every GatewayVPN server, in Japan and in all 70 countries.
- AES-256 and ChaCha20Strong encryption on every protocol.
- No logs, RAM-onlySession data is wiped on disconnect.
- Residential IPsStreaming services see a home connection.
- P2P allowedTorrent on any server, your IP hidden from peers.
- Kill switchBlocks traffic if the VPN drops (Windows, macOS, Android).
- DNS leak protectionLookups go through GatewayVPN's own DNS.
- DDoS mitigationAttacks are absorbed at the server.
- 5 devicesConnect up to 5 devices at once per account.
More server locations in Asia Pacific
Need a different IP? These servers are close to Japan, so ping stays low.
Get a Japanese IP address in minutes
One plan covers Japanese servers and all 70 countries.
- Same price when you renewNo intro discount that doubles later
- 30-day money-back guaranteeRefunds through support, no questions
- 5 devices at onceWindows, macOS, Android, iOS, routers
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to what people ask most about Japanese VPN servers.
Yes. Using a VPN is legal in Japan. Anything that’s illegal without a VPN, like downloading copyrighted content, is still illegal with one.
Yes. Connect to a Japanese server and streaming traffic goes through residential IPs, so services see a home connection in Japan. Each channel guide shows the steps.
GatewayVPN is a paid service, but you can try it first. The Android and iOS apps come with a 7-day free trial, and every plan has a 30-day money-back guarantee.
No. GatewayVPN doesn't offer dedicated IPs. Servers use shared IP addresses, and streaming traffic goes through residential IPs.
Up to 5 devices per account, on any server. A router counts as one device, however many devices connect through it.