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How to watch Netflix in Japan

In Japan, Netflix serves a local library that is strong on anime but thin on many American shows. A ROOT United States server gives you a US IP so the American catalogue loads from Tokyo or anywhere else in Japan. Free to start, no card needed.

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Watching Netflix in Japan

In Japan, Netflix serves a local library that is strong on anime but thin on many American shows. A ROOT United States server gives you a US IP so the American catalogue loads from Tokyo or anywhere else in Japan.

Which server should you connect to?

Connect to a ROOT server in the USA. Connect to a ROOT server in the country whose Netflix library you want. A US exit gives you the American catalogue; a Japanese exit opens Japan's anime-heavy library; a UK exit surfaces the British selection. You can pick a city on the the USA VPN page.

Why Netflix blocks you here

When you open Netflix it reads your IP address and locks you to that country's catalogue. Travel, move house or use a work network abroad and the titles you were part-way through can simply disappear.

Steps to watch Netflix in Japan

Four steps, about a minute, then press play.

Download ROOT VPN

Grab the free ROOT app for your phone, laptop or TV device. It installs in a few seconds, no setup to fuss with.

Create a free account

Sign up with an email, no card needed, or sign in if you already have one. The free tier is enough to get connected.

Connect to the USA

Open ROOT, choose the USA (New York or Dallas) from the list and press connect. You now have a local IP address.

Open Netflix

Load Netflix as normal and press play. If a stream stalls, switch to another the USA city and reload.

Quick questions

Is it legal to watch Netflix in Japan with a VPN?
Using a VPN is legal in most countries and ROOT is a legitimate privacy tool. ROOT changes where your connection appears to be, not what you are allowed to watch. Only stream content you have the right to access, with a valid subscription or entitlement where one is required.
Will it be fast enough for HD?
Yes. ROOT uses WireGuard tunnels with BBR on every exit, so a nearby the USA server holds up for HD streaming. If one exit is busy, switch to another city and reload.
Does ROOT work with Netflix?
Yes. Connect to a ROOT server in the country whose library you want, then open Netflix as usual. If a particular exit is busy, switch to another city in the same country and reload.

ROOT changes where your connection appears to be, not what you are allowed to watch. Only stream content you have the right to access, with a valid subscription or entitlement where one is required.

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Watch Netflix in Japan tonight.

Create a free account, connect to the USA, and press play.

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