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How to unblock Netflix Japan for free

Access a whole lot of extra anime with a streaming-friendly VPN.
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SAVE 49%: ExpressVPN is the best service for accessing extra Netflix libraries. A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for £82.82 and includes an extra three months for free — 49% off for a limited time.


Consider this a public service announcement to all fans of anime: You can access a lot of extra anime shows with the help of a VPN. These cybersecurity services can hide your real IP address and connect you to a server in Japan, meaning you can access Japanese Netflix from anywhere in the world.

This process might sound complicated, but it's actually really straightforward.

How to unblock Japanese Netflix for free

By connecting you to a server in another country, VPNs can trick streaming services like Netflix into thinking you are connecting from that location, meaning you get access to all the content that is normally unavailable to you. You can unblock and watch Japanese Netflix from anywhere in the world by following these steps:

  1. Sign up to a VPN (like ExpressVPN)

  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. Visit Netflix to watch movies and shows from the Japanese content library

The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but most do offer free trials or money-back guarantees. By taking advantage of these offers, you can unblock and watch Japanese Netflix for free. This obviously isn't a long-term solution, but it gives you the chance to stream your favourite shows or movies on Japanese Netflix, and then recover your investment at a later date.

What is the best Netflix VPN?

There are plenty of VPNs that can access extra Netflix content libraries, but ExpressVPN is the leader of the pack. ExpressVPN is the top choice for unblocking streaming sites, for a number of reasons:

  • Servers in 94 countries including Japan

  • Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more

  • Strict no-logging policy

  • Fast streaming speeds free from throttling

  • Up to five simultaneous connections

  • 30-day money-back guarantee

A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for £82.82 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 without fully committing with your cash.

Unblock Japanese Netflix from anywhere in the world 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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