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How to watch Japanese Netflix for free

The process is actually really simple with a streaming-friendly VPN.
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SAVE 49%: ExpressVPN is a high-speed service for unblocking Japanese Netflix. A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for £81.38 and includes an extra three months for free — 49% off for a limited time. This plan also includes a money-back guarantee.


VPNs provide powerful protection for your online data and identity, but you're not here to talk about cybersecurity, right? You're here because you're interested in accessing more content from around the world.

VPNs might be valuable tools for improving your online security and privacy, but a lot of subscribers are primarily interested in the ability of these services to hide your real IP address and connect you to a secure server in another country. This process means you can watch content from that country when you next log in to your favourite streaming platform.

There's always a lot of interest in accessing Japanese Netflix, particularly amongst fans of anime. Netflix subscribers can unblock Japanese Netflix from anywhere in the world with these simple steps:

  1. Sign up to a VPN

  2. Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

  3. Open up the app and connect to a server in Japan

  4. Log in to your Netflix account to watch movies and shows from the Japanese content library

ExpressVPN is the top choice for unblocking streaming sites due to its strong connection speeds, powerful levels of encryption, built-in password manager, and fast servers in 94 countries. Subscribers also get apps for every leading operating system and can connect up to five devices simultaneously. It's a premium service that delivers on all fronts.

A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for £81.38 and includes an extra three months for free — 49% off for a limited time. This plan also includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a 30-day money-back guarantee. You can use the money-back guarantee to unblock Japanese Netflix and then recover your investment. This trick means you can unblock and watch Japanese Netflix for free.

Access Japanese Netflix for free with ExpressVPN.

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Joseph Green is the Global Shopping Editor for Mashable. He covers VPNs, headphones, fitness gear, dating sites, streaming, and shopping events like Black Friday and Prime Day.

Joseph is also Executive Editor of Mashable's sister site, AskMen.

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