Here’s a step-by-step guide to creating a Japan Apple ID in 2025 without a credit card, using any country’s mobile number, and accessing Japan-exclusive App Store content:

What You’ll Need

• Your Name in Japanese Hiragana: Use a translation tool like ChatGPT to convert your name.
• A Japanese Address: Any hotel address, including its postal code, will work. Google Maps is great for finding these.
• A Mobile Number: Any country’s mobile number is perfectly fine.
• An Email Address: Any registered email, such as Gmail, will also work.
• An App Store-Enabled Device: An iPhone or iPad is necessary. You’ll temporarily log out of your current Apple ID and log in with the new Japanese one during the process. Don’t worry, you can always switch back to your original account later without affecting your downloaded apps.

Registration Steps

1. Visit the Japan Apple ID Registration Page: Go to https://appleid.apple.com/account?localang=ja_JP#!&page=create.
2. Enter Your Information: Fill in the required fields using your prepared Japanese name, mobile number, and email address. You’ll receive verification codes to both your mobile number and email that you’ll need to enter.

Activating Your Account for App Downloads

After the initial registration, you’ll need to complete a quick verification step by attempting to download an app from the App Store:

1. Log in to the App Store: Use your newly created Japanese Apple ID. If you’re already logged in, tap your profile picture in the top right corner to sign out first.
2. Download Any Free App: This action will prompt the identity verification process.
3. Provide Your Japanese Details: Enter the Japanese name and address you prepared.

The automated verification should be swift, and once it’s complete, you’ll be able to download apps that are exclusive to the Japanese App Store.