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Phone numbers, calling and messaging in Japan

Compare published number and usage prices, check registration requirements and plan a new number or transfer for Japan.

International dialing code: +81

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Voice & messaging pricing

Country: Japan

Inbound calling package

Metered numbers charge for inbound calling by the minute, alongside the number’s monthly fee. Number availability and messaging capabilities depend on the chosen number.

Showing metered pricing for Japan.

Metered starting prices in US dollars for Japan
Service	Local numbers
Phone number	$4.625 per month
Number setup	$0 one time
Outbound calling	$0.01995 per minute
Inbound calling	$0.006 per minute
Send SMS	Request a quote
Receive SMS	Request a quote
Send MMS	Request a quote
Receive MMS	Request a quote

Calling rates and included minutes apply to the selected package. Extra simultaneous calls depend on the number’s channel-overflow settings and applicable charges. Outbound calling is destination-based and billed separately; the inbound package does not include outbound minutes.

Inbound calls are billed in 60-second increments. Outbound billing uses 60-second increments.

SMS is billed per segment and MMS per message. Messaging requires approval and a capable number; carrier fees may apply. “Request a quote” means a public rate has not been published. It does not mean the service is unavailable or included at no charge.

Pricing source date: 2026-10-18 18:20 UTC (less than an hour old at the last check).

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Get a new number

Choose the local area or toll-free number type you need. The order identifies the available number, recurring charge, setup fee and whether voice, SMS or MMS is supported.

A published country rate is a starting price; it does not reserve a number or establish support for every capability.

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Registration and activation

The Japan registration guide includes a country-specific checklist. Requirements can differ between local, national, toll-free and mobile numbers; use the checklist for your chosen number type.

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Bring an existing number

A public port-in fee is not listed for Japan. Ask us to check your specific number and current service before planning a transfer.

Keep your existing service active until the port is complete.

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Connect the number to your service

Calling

Route incoming calls to a compatible SIP system or Hosted PBX. Decide how many calls may arrive at once, and compare metered inbound use with any available included-minute package.

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Your phone system

Use extensions, menus, queues and opening-hours rules to get calls to the right person. Number rental and calling usage are separate from the Hosted PBX plan.

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Messaging

Check SMS and MMS support for the selected number and destination. API-originated messaging is A2P and requires applicable approval and registration. Personal conversational messaging has a separate device-based service.

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Tell us what you need in Japan

Include the area or number type, expected simultaneous calls and monthly usage, and whether you need messaging or number porting. We can check the specific service and prepare a quote.

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