Searching for “setting up Japanese iTunes account” on Google will give you outdated information, you do not need a Japanese iTunes card in order to sign up. You do need credit on your account if you plan on buying something but there are a number of free things which make it still worthwhile. I have made this guide so that you can easily setup a Japanese iTunes account for free.
Step #1: Change your store location to Japan, this can be done by scrolling to the bottom of the Store page and selecting the location, Japan is at the very bottom.
Step #2: You then need to try and download app, it does not matter which one so just copy and paste this ”ニコニコ” into the search bar and hit enter.
Step #3: Try and download the app titled”ニコニコ動画”, to do this click “get app”.
Step #4: You should then get a pop-up like this one, press “Create New Account”:
Step #5: You should then see a screen like this, if yours is in Japanese just click where “Continue” is in screenshot.
Step #6: This is jsut the EULA, agree to it without reading as you would any other.
Step #7: Fill in the fields correctly, although you can use a random stuff for the password recovery section.
Step #8: First check the “none” option. You can skip adding a itunes card unless you want to spend money. Only the “Postal code” and “Prefecture” have to have valid information. Use 170-3293 and Tokyo as I have done, although you can just as easily go hunting for others it does not matter so long as they are valid.
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