What's available

Japan has access to a strong lineup across major streaming platforms. Netflix Japan carries popular originals like Squid Game, Wednesday, and locally produced hits such as Alice in Borderland and The Naked Director. Disney+ Japan includes Marvel and Star Wars content alongside Studio Ghibli films. Amazon Prime Video Japan offers The Boys, Reacher, and a wide selection of anime titles. Hulu Japan operates as a separate service with an extensive anime and Japanese drama library, including exclusive content not found elsewhere.

  • Netflix Japan: Alice in Borderland, Squid Game, One Piece (live-action)
  • Disney+ Japan: Studio Ghibli catalog, Loki, The Mandalorian
  • Amazon Prime Video Japan: Reacher, The Boys, extensive anime selection
  • Hulu Japan: Japanese dramas, anime exclusives, local news content

What you're missing

Compared to the US libraries, Japan misses out on significant content across every platform. Netflix Japan lacks Suits, Breaking Bad, and many Hollywood films available in the US. Disney+ Japan does not carry the full National Geographic catalog or certain Marvel series available via the Star hub in other regions. US Amazon Prime Video offers The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and Fleabag with broader licensing that Japan doesn't always receive. Peacock and Paramount+ are not available in Japan at all, meaning you miss Yellowstone, Tulsa King, and The Office US entirely.

How to access other regions

A VPN lets you change your virtual location so streaming services see you as browsing from another country. To access US libraries, connect to a US server, then open your streaming app as normal. We recommend NordVPN as your first choice — it reliably unblocks Netflix US, Disney+, Amazon Prime Video, Peacock, and Paramount+. Connect to a server in New York or Los Angeles for the best results with US content.

Pricing

  • Netflix Japan: from ¥790/month (Standard with ads) to ¥1,980/month (4K plan)
  • Disney+ Japan: ¥990/month or ¥9,900/year
  • Amazon Prime Video Japan: ¥600/month or ¥5,900/year
  • Hulu Japan: ¥1,026/month

Our recommendation

Japan's streaming landscape is solid, especially for anime and local drama fans, but you'll hit real gaps if you want the full US catalog. Grab NordVPN, connect to a US server, and you unlock everything you're currently missing — Peacock, Paramount+, and the complete Netflix US library — without switching accounts or paying for multiple services.