Buy Japan virtual phone numbers online
Get a Tokyo or other Japan city DID delivered straight to your VoIP, PBX, AI voice agent, or Microsoft Teams — without a sales call. Self-serve at $2.00/month, activation 1-7 business days.
Why teams choose DIDHub for Japan numbers
- APAC market entry. — Tokyo 03 numbers signal trust to Japanese B2B.
- Lightweight 050 VoIP. — easier KYC, common for SaaS targeting Japan.
- Toll-free 0120. — free for Japanese callers, standard for customer service.
- Navi-Dial 0570. — national rate for service hotlines.
About Japan virtual phone numbers
Japan telecoms regulator: MIC. DIDHub handles the MIC paperwork on your behalf and surfaces every requirement before you pay — never a surprise hold or last-minute document request.
Japan's regulator MIC requires KYC — proof of identity and a Japanese address (residential, business, or registered agent). Geographic numbers have stricter requirements; the 050 IP-phone range is easier and faster to activate. DIDHub shows the documents required clearly before purchase.
Japan number types you can buy
| Type | Format | From | SMS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geographic (Tokyo & other cities) | +81 city-code XXX XXXX | $2.00/mo | Yes |
| Toll-free | +81 800 / 0800 / 1800 (varies) | $8.00/mo | Caller-paid |
Per-minute outbound and inbound usage billed separately at carrier-grade wholesale rates. Origin Based Rating (OBR) applies on EEA outbound where relevant.
Top Japan cities & area codes
- 03 — Tokyo
- 06 — Osaka
- 075 — Kyoto
- 092 — Fukuoka
- 011 — Sapporo
- 052 — Nagoya
- 078 — Kobe
- 022 — Sendai
- 045 — Yokohama
- 082 — Hiroshima
- 050 — VoIP non-geographic
- 0120 — Toll-free
Don't see your city? Most additional cities and regional codes are available on request — check the full Japan country guide or talk to sales@didhub.io.
How to buy a Japan number online
- Sign up at /signup — no contract, no minimum.
- Pick Japan from the country picker, choose a city / area code (or let DIDHub auto-pick).
- Submit the KYC fields Japan requires (local entity / agent). DIDHub surfaces them upfront.
- Pay with credit card. Activation in 1-7 business days.
- Route the new DID to your existing VoIP / PBX / AI voice agent / Microsoft Teams via SIP. Setup guides on each integration page.
FAQ
Do I need to be in Japan to buy a Japanese virtual phone number?
KYC required. MIC requires proof of identity and a Japanese address (residential, business, or registered Japanese agent). The 050 IP-phone range has lighter requirements and is the easiest Japanese number type to obtain for non-residents.
How much does a Japanese virtual phone number cost?
Geographic Japanese numbers from $2.00/month USD. VoIP 050 from $1.50/month. Toll-free 0120 from $10.00/month plus per-minute. $0 setup once paperwork approved.
What is 050 in Japan?
050 is Japan's non-geographic IP-phone (VoIP) range. It's not tied to a Tokyo/Osaka/etc. city, has lighter KYC requirements, and is widely accepted by Japanese consumers as a legitimate business number. Most popular choice for SaaS and AI-voice deployments targeting Japan.
Can I use a Japanese virtual number with Teams?
Yes — Japanese numbers from DIDHub work with Teams Direct Routing via DIDHub's managed Teams SBC or BYO-SBC. Microsoft Calling Plans coverage in Japan is limited; Direct Routing is the common path.
Can I send SMS on a Japanese virtual number?
SMS in Japan is limited. Inbound SMS works on most numbers; outbound SMS requires sender-ID registration and is more restricted than in the US/UK.
Buy a Japan number now
From $2.00/month, activation 1-7 business days. Cancel any time.
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