When you create an Amazon Japan account, there are a couple of differences compared to creating one on. If all else fails, you can go to an expat forum group, like Reddit or Facebook, to help you figure out the best search phrase. This method occasionally works however, many times sellers will change the product number based on the country. If the product you want is listed on your home country’s Amazon site, you may be able to search the product number on Amazon Japan. This is almost guaranteed to be successful, since you can explain exactly what you’re looking for. This method can be slow, but if you’re familiar with using Amazon in your home country, you should be able to navigate through the categories easily.Īsk family, a friend, or a colleague to provide a translation While this method can be hit or miss due to the limitations of Google Translate, it’s definitely worth trying either for the product or the brand name. Oftentimes, the product you’re looking for will appear when searching in English, especially if it’s a Western item. While Amazon Japan’s shopping experience may feel more natural than Rakuten, the only difficulty of using the service is knowing how to find the product you want. Then, change the option from “日本語” to “English” in the language menu.Īlso, certain product pages or services will allow you to toggle currencies, so your credit card can be charged either in Japanese yen or your home currency, an especially helpful tool if your credit card has high foreign transaction fees. To change the language settings, either you click the flag on top of the website or you can also simply scroll to the bottom of any page and find the language and country settings. Fortunately, it’s possible to easily change navigation and account settings into Japanese, though product descriptions and reviews will not be translated. When you first visit Amazon Japan, it may default to Japanese language settings. Keep reading to find out how to get the most out of your Amazon Japan account! Adjusting Language and Currency Settings Amazon Japan has an option to display pages in English. Amazon Japan offers a variety of services for domestic customers in Japan, including shopping, unique delivery options, Amazon Fresh, Prime Video, and Amazon Music Unlimited.
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