What's available

Paramount+ launched in Japan with a solid but curated library. You'll find popular CBS originals like SEAL Team, Evil, and The Good Fight. Paramount Network hits such as Yellowstone are available, along with MTV reality content and a selection of Paramount films including the Mission: Impossible series, Top Gun: Maverick, and Transformers titles. Star Trek fans are well served, with Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, Star Trek: Picard, and Star Trek: Discovery all accessible in Japan.

What you're missing

The Japan library is noticeably smaller than the US version. Several high-profile titles are geo-restricted or licensed to other platforms locally. You won't find Tulsa King, 1923, or Mayor of Kingstown in the Japan catalog. The full back catalog of SpongeBob SquarePants is limited, and many classic Paramount films available in the US simply aren't licensed for streaming in Japan. Live sports coverage, including NFL games available on the US tier, is also absent.

How to access other regions

A VPN lets you change your virtual location so Paramount+ shows you a different country's library. To access the full US catalog, connect to a US server before opening the Paramount+ app or website. Our top recommendation is NordVPN. It consistently unblocks Paramount+ with fast, stable connections and offers servers across multiple US cities. Simply install NordVPN, connect to a United States server, then log into your Paramount+ account as normal.

  • Download and install NordVPN on your device
  • Connect to a US server location
  • Open Paramount+ and enjoy the full library

Pricing

Paramount+ in Japan is offered through a partnership with Rakuten TV and Amazon Prime Video Channels. Pricing typically sits around ¥990 per month when added through Amazon. Standalone pricing may vary depending on current promotions, so check the official Paramount+ Japan page for the most up-to-date figures.

Our recommendation

If you're in Japan and want to get the most out of Paramount+, the local library gives you a decent starting point with strong Star Trek content and major Paramount films. However, you're missing a significant chunk of what makes the service worth paying for. We recommend pairing your subscription with NordVPN so you can access the complete US library, including 1923, Tulsa King, and live sports. It's a straightforward setup that immediately expands what you can watch.