The core steps to register a Japanese Apple ID are: select Japan when creating an account on appleid.apple.com, fill in a Japanese Kana name and a Japanese address, and choose None for the payment method. The whole process takes about 11 minutes to complete. A Japanese Apple ID is one of the optional methods for downloading the Binance App. Its advantages are a similar time zone (GMT+9 is only 1 hour ahead of Beijing time), a large number of applications, and lenient IP detection, allowing it to work normally under most network environments. Visit the Binance Official Site to complete account registration, and get the Binance App itself from the Binance Official APP. For a detailed text and image process, please check the iOS Installation Guide.
Why Choose a Japanese Apple ID
As Apple's third-largest app market, the Japanese App Store has a very rich selection of apps. Almost all global applications are available in the Japanese region, including popular Apps like Binance, TradingView, ChatGPT, and Discord. Compared to other overseas regions, the Japanese region has a few unique advantages:
- Close time zone: Japan is 1 hour ahead of China, so calendar and reminders are basically correct.
- Lenient IP restrictions: VPNs with Japanese nodes are easy to find, and the login success rate is high.
- Fully supports Binance: You can search and download the official version of Binance in the Japanese App Store.
- No Japanese phone number required: A Chinese phone number can also complete the registration.
- Semi-Chinese interface: Japanese Kanji overlaps with Chinese characters, so some pages are somewhat readable.
Japanese Region vs US Region vs Hong Kong Region
| Comparison | US Region | HK Region | JP Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binance Available | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Default Language | English | Traditional Chinese | Japanese |
| Time Zone | GMT-5 | GMT+8 | GMT+9 |
| App Quantity | Most | High | Very High |
| Registration Difficulty | Easy | Easy | Easy |
| Recommendation Index | 5 Stars | 5 Stars | 4 Stars |
The only disadvantage of the Japanese region is that the interface is in Japanese. If you don't understand Japanese at all, you might feel a bit awkward. But in actual use, you mainly operate within the Apps, and the Japanese interface is only seen when browsing the App Store and in system settings.
Registration Preparation
- A brand new email address (never used for any Apple ID registration)
- A phone number that can receive SMS (Chinese numbers are fine)
- A Japanese Kana name (can use a random generator)
- A Japanese address (can use a Japanese address generator)
- A stable internet connection
Tip: You do not need a Japanese phone number, a Japanese credit card, or a Japanese ID. None of these are strictly necessary.
Complete Registration Steps
Step 1: Visit the Official Apple Website
- Open your browser and visit appleid.apple.com
- Click Create Your Apple ID (top right corner of the page)
- Change the country/region to Japan / 日本 at the bottom of the page
- The page will automatically switch to displaying in Japanese
If you can't read Japanese, you can have your browser automatically translate it into English or Chinese for reference. Both Chrome and Edge support page translation.
Step 2: Fill in Your Name
The biggest feature of registering in the Japanese region is that your name must be filled in using Japanese Kana. Common ways to fill it out:
- Surname (姓): For example, 田中 / たなか / タナカ
- Given Name (名): For example, 太郎 / たろう / タロウ
- You can also use English Romaji: Tanaka Taro
All three methods can pass Apple's name verification. The easiest is to use English Romaji directly, such as "Tanaka Taro" or "Sato Hanako", which are common Japanese names.
Step 3: Fill in Email and Password
- メールアドレス (Email): Enter the new email
- パスワード (Password): Set a password
- パスワードの確認 (Confirm Password): Enter it again
- 国または地域 (Country/Region): Confirm it is 日本 (Japan)
- 生年月日 (Date of Birth): Enter an adult's birth date
The password requirements are the same as other regions: at least 8 characters, including uppercase and lowercase letters and numbers.
Step 4: Select Security Questions
- Select 3 security questions from the dropdown menus
- These questions are in Japanese, so you can use browser translation
- Common questions include "What was the name of your first pet?", "What is your mother's maiden name?", etc.
- Fill in the answers for each question (you can use English or Chinese)
Be sure to save the answers to your security questions, as you may need them in the future if your account is compromised.
Step 5: Fill in Phone Number and Verify
- 国コード (Country Code): Select China +86 (or your country code)
- 電話番号 (Phone Number): Enter your phone number
- Select SMS as the verification method
- Click 続ける (Continue)
Your phone will receive a 6-digit SMS verification code.
Step 6: Complete Verification
- Check your email for Apple's verification email to get the 6-digit email verification code
- Enter the email verification code on the page
- Enter the SMS verification code on the page
- Click 続ける (Continue) to complete verification
After both verification codes are approved, your Japanese Apple ID registration is complete.
Step 7: Log in and Initialize on iPhone
- Open Settings on your iPhone
- Sign out of your current Apple ID
- Log in with your newly registered Japanese ID
- Open the App Store
- Try to download a free App
- When the initialization page pops up, click レビュー (Review)
- For お支払い方法 (Payment Method), select なし (None)
- Fill in the 請求先住所 (Billing Address)
Example of Japanese address format:
- 郵便番号 (Zip Code): 100-0001
- 都道府県 (Prefecture): 東京都 (Tokyo-to)
- 市区町村 (City/Ward/Town/Village): 千代田区 (Chiyoda-ku)
- 番地 (Street/Block/Lot): 千代田 1-1 (Chiyoda 1-1)
- 建物名 (Building Name): Optional
- 電話番号 (Phone Number): +81 3 1234 5678
For the address here, you can use a central address like Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo (near the Imperial Palace) or Kita-ku, Osaka. The zip code 100-0001 corresponds to Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, and is a valid Japanese zip code.
Step 8: Download the Binance App
- Open the App Store
- Search for Binance
- Find the official app (yellow diamond icon)
- Click the 入手 (GET) button
- Confirm via Face ID or password
- Wait for the download to finish
Downloads from the Japanese App Store are usually fast. The Binance installation package is about 150MB, and it can be downloaded in 3-5 minutes.
Notes on Using a Japanese Apple ID
Note 1: The Japanese Interface of the Binance App
The Binance App downloaded from the Japanese region might default to Japanese. After opening it for the first time, it is recommended to immediately enter the settings to switch it to English or Chinese:
- Click the Globe icon or Settings icon in the top right corner of the App
- Find 言語 / Language
- Select English (or your preferred language)
- The interface will automatically refresh
After doing this, the Binance App will be entirely in your chosen language, matching your usual experience.
Note 2: System Settings Won't Entirely Switch to Japanese
After logging in with a Japanese Apple ID, the iPhone system language itself will not change. Only the App Store language will follow the region of the Apple ID. So you don't have to worry about your entire iPhone turning into Japanese that you can't read.
Note 3: Currency Display for Paid Apps
The prices of all paid Apps in the Japanese App Store are displayed in Japanese Yen (JPY). Due to the JPY exchange rate, the prices of paid Apps in the Japanese region might look like a large number (e.g., 1200 JPY), but when converted to USD, it's about $8. This doesn't mean Apps in the Japanese region are more expensive; it's just a different currency unit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: Can I register a Japanese Apple ID with a Chinese/foreign phone number?
Yes. Apple allows phone numbers from any country to be used for two-factor authentication and does not require a Japanese number. A non-Japanese phone number is perfectly fine for registering a Japanese Apple ID.
Q2: Can I use a Japanese Apple ID if I don't know Japanese?
Absolutely. A Japanese Apple ID is mainly used for downloading Apps, and you only need to search for the app name (in English or Japanese Kanji) in the App Store. The languages supported by the downloaded App itself have no direct relationship with the region of the Apple ID. For example, the Binance App downloaded still supports multiple languages.
Q3: Is there a difference between Binance downloaded with a Japanese ID and a US ID?
No difference. The Binance App is a globally unified version. Regardless of which regional App Store you download it from, the application content and functions are exactly the same. The only difference is the download channel.
Q4: Is it possible for the Japanese App Store to remove Binance?
Based on the current situation, the risk is low. Japan has relatively standardized regulations on cryptocurrencies, and Binance is one of the compliant exchanges operating in Japan. It is highly unlikely that the Japanese App Store will remove the Binance App in the foreseeable future. Of course, it's best for users to keep a backup region (like the US or Hong Kong region) at the same time as a fallback.
Q5: Can I register for other regions after registering a Japanese ID?
Yes. Each email address can only register one Apple ID, but you can use different email addresses to register US, HK, and JP IDs separately. You just need to switch logins on your iPhone when needed. Many users hold 2-3 Apple IDs for different regions simultaneously as backups for each other.
Summary
A Japanese Apple ID is an excellent alternative for downloading the Binance App, especially suitable for users who want a close time zone, rich applications, and reliable access. The registration process is basically the same as other regions, with the key points being using Kana or Romaji for the name and using a Japanese format for the address. A registered Japanese ID can be used long-term, making it easy to download Binance and other high-quality global applications on your iPhone or iPad.