Get a Japan IP Address With Added Privacy Protection

VPNs are legal in most countries, including Japan, and many people around the world use one to encrypt their connection and mask their IP address. That said, you’re still responsible for how you use it. When using a VPN, always follow local laws and abide by the terms of the services you use.

Yes, it’s safe to use a VPN to get a Japanese IP address, as long as you use a reputable VPN. Some VPNs without strong security features may expose your data or fail to protect your connection properly. PIA VPN encrypts your traffic, masks your real IP address, and follows a court-proven No-Logs policy, proving that we never monitor or store your browsing data.

You can use a proxy to change your IP address, but it won’t give you the same privacy benefits as a VPN. Most proxies don’t encrypt your connection, but only mask your IP address in the browser or app. PIA VPN has apps for popular devices and provides robust security and privacy, along with a Japanese IP address.

Yes, PIA’s streaming-optimized server in Japan works with many popular services in the country. It offers a reliable way to stream with more privacy by masking your real IP address and encrypting your connection. Encryption makes it hard for your ISP to see what you’re doing online, which can help you avoid activity-based throttling.

Subscribe to PIA VPN, download our VPN app for Android or iOS, sign in, and choose a server in Japan. Once connected, the VPN masks your phone’s real IP address and replaces it with a Japan IP address.

Yes. PIA offers Dedicated IP addresses in Japan. We assign our dedicated IP addresses using an anonymous token method, meaning even we don’t know which IP address belongs to which VPN account.

PIA’s servers are physically located in Japan. This means you get a Japanese IP address from servers based in the country, which can help support better performance for latency-sensitive activities like gaming, video calls, and remote work.