From the providers' own server lists
VPNs with servers in Japan
NordVPN, ExpressVPN, Surfshark, Proton VPN and Private Internet Access have servers physically in Japan. CyberGhost gives you a Japan IP address from a server in another country (a virtual location).
Best option for a Japan IP
NordVPN
Its server is physically in Japan, so speeds are local.
All six VPNs in Japan
| VPN | Server in Japan | Checked | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| NordVPN | In the country | 20 Oct 2026 | Try NordVPN |
| ExpressVPN | In the country | 18 Oct 2026 | Try ExpressVPN |
| Surfshark | In the country | 20 Oct 2026 | Try Surfshark |
| Proton VPN | In the country | 18 Oct 2026 | Try Proton VPN |
| Private Internet Access | In the country | 20 Oct 2026 | Try Private Internet Access |
| CyberGhost | Listed (type not stated) | 18 Oct 2026 | Try CyberGhost |
Real vs virtual: what it means for you
A server in the country gives the best speed for local sites and the most reliable local IP. A virtual location still shows sites a Japan IP address, so it works for most local services and prices, but traffic travels to the real server first, and that country's laws apply to the hardware.
Using a VPN inside Japan: Legal. VPNs are legal.
Questions people ask
Which VPN has real servers in Japan?
Of the six VPNs we track, NordVPN, ExpressVPN, Surfshark, Proton VPN and Private Internet Access have servers physically located in Japan, according to their own server lists.
What is a virtual server location?
A virtual location gives you an IP address registered to the country you pick, while the server itself runs in a nearby country with better infrastructure. Sites usually see you as being in that country, but speed depends on the real location, and data is handled under that country's laws.
Can I get a Japan IP address with a VPN?
Yes, with NordVPN, ExpressVPN, Surfshark, Proton VPN, Private Internet Access and CyberGhost.
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