{"id":11648,"date":"2026-01-05T15:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-05T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/onecoinenglish.com\/hireme\/?p=11648"},"modified":"2026-01-13T03:19:31","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T03:19:31","slug":"change-your-country-app-store-iphone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/onecoinenglish.com\/hireme\/change-your-country-app-store-iphone\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Change Your Country on App Store for iPhone Users"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\t<p>Whilst living in Japan, if you&#8217;ve ever tried to download a Japan-only app like PayPay, Line Manga, or Yahoo Japan and couldn&#8217;t find it, you&#8217;re not alone. Many iPhone users who move to Japan run into this issue because their App Store region is set to their home country. The good news is that it&#8217;s simple to fix once you know <b>how to change your country on App Store<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>In this guide, we&#8217;ll walk you through how to switch to the <b>Japanese App Store<\/b> on your<b> iPhone<\/b>, the benefits of doing so, what you need before changing, and how to make sure everything goes smoothly.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/onecoinenglish.com\/hireme\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/james-yarema-G3q7mxXkP-M-unsplash-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"james-yarema-G3q7mxXkP-M-unsplash\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"1707\" width=\"2560\" title=\"james-yarema-G3q7mxXkP-M-unsplash\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<h3><b>Why You Might Want to Use the Japanese App Store<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>Whilst living in Japan, there are a lot of apps that can be useful in everyday life. By learning <b>how to change your country on App Store<\/b>, you can access apps, games, and services that aren&#8217;t available anywhere else.<\/p>\n<p>Here are a few examples of what becomes available:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Local payment and finance apps<b>:<\/b> PayPay, Rakuten Pay, and LINE Pay.\n<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Entertainment: Japanese versions of Netflix, Line Manga, and NicoNico Douga.\n<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Transportation and travel tools<b>:<\/b> HyperDia, Suica, and Japan Transit Planner.\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Switching to the <b>Japanese App Store<\/b> can make daily life much easier.<\/p>\n<h3><b>What You Need Before Changing Regions<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>Before you start, make sure you have everything required to <b>change<\/b> your Apple ID region successfully.<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s what you&#8217;ll need:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">An Apple ID account.<br \/>\n<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">A valid Japanese billing address.<br \/>\n<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Zero balance on your current Apple ID account.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/onecoinenglish.com\/hireme\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pexels-brettjordan-5437583-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"pexels-brettjordan-5437583\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"1920\" width=\"2560\" title=\"pexels-brettjordan-5437583\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<h3><b>Step-by-Step: How to Change Your Country on App Store<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>Now, let&#8217;s go through the exact steps. Follow these carefully, and you&#8217;ll be browsing the <b>Japanese App Store<\/b> in minutes.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Open Settings on your <b>iPhone.<\/b><b>\n<\/b><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Tap your name in the top-right corner, then select Media &amp; Purchases.\n<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Tap View Account and sign in if prompted.\n<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Choose Country\/Region, then tap <b>Change Country <\/b>or Region.\n<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">From the list, select Japan.\n<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Agree to the Terms and Conditions.\n<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Enter a Japanese billing address and payment method. You can choose &#8220;None&#8221; if you don&#8217;t plan to add payment details right away.\n<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Tap Done to confirm your selection.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>After you complete these steps, your App Store will automatically update to show Japanese apps, prices in yen, and localized recommendations.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>Tips and Troubleshooting<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Some apps may appear in Japanese only. You can use the built-in Translate feature or rely on simple icon navigation to help.\n<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">If you ever want to switch back to your original country, just repeat the same steps and choose your previous region.\n<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Make sure all app subscriptions in your old region are canceled or expired before switching.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nKnowing <b>how to change your country on App Store<\/b> gives you the flexibility to enjoy international app content without being locked to one region.<br \/>\n\n\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/onecoinenglish.com\/hireme\/application-form\/\"><strong><em>Looking for a part-time job teaching English in Tokyo, Yokohama or Saitama? Click here to apply!<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/onecoinenglish.com\/hireme\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/iphone-7479302_1280.jpg\" alt=\"iphone-7479302_1280\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"853\" width=\"1280\" title=\"iphone-7479302_1280\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<h3><b>Frequently Asked Questions<\/b><\/h3>\n<b>Can I switch back to my original App Store later?<\/b><br \/>\n Yes. You can <b>change <\/b>your <b>country <\/b>again at any time by following the same steps and choosing your original region.\n<b>Will I lose my existing apps?<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b> No, your current apps will remain on your phone. However, updates for those apps may not appear until you switch back to your previous App Store.\n<b>Do I need a Japanese phone number?<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b> Not necessarily, but some apps may require it for account verification.\n<b>What if I don&#8217;t have a Japanese payment method?<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b> You can still use the <b>Japanese App Store<\/b> by selecting &#8220;None&#8221; as your payment option or by purchasing Japanese iTunes gift cards online.\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>Final Thoughts<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>Learning <b>how to change your country on App Store<\/b> is a simple yet powerful way to expand what your <b>iPhone <\/b>can do. Whether you have just started living in Japan or have been here for a while, this change can make your digital life far more exciting.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re already in Japan and love connecting with people, you might enjoy working part-time as an English Conversation Teacher with One Coin English. It&#8217;s a great way to share your language skills, meet locals, and make the most of your time in Japan. Find out more at <a href=\"https:\/\/onecoinenglish.com\/hireme\/blog\">https:\/\/onecoinenglish.com\/hireme\/blog<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/onecoinenglish.com\/hireme\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/11\u7e5d\u8f14\uff5a\u7e5d\uff69\u7e67\uff64\u7e5d\u5025\uff59\u7e5d\uff7c\u7e5d\u30fbDSC_2327-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"english part time teacher\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"1707\" width=\"2560\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n<h2>\n\t\t\tPart-Time English Teaching at OCE\t<\/h2>\n\t<strong>No Experience? No Problem!<\/strong>\n<p>We provide training, observations, and feedback for new teachers. We will help you to become a successful teacher!<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/onecoinenglish.com\/hireme\/application-form\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tApply now!\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whilst living in Japan, if you&#8217;ve ever tried to download a Japan-only app like PayPay, Line Manga, or Yahoo Japan and couldn&#8217;t find it, you&#8217;re not alone. Many iPhone users who move to Japan run into this issue because their App Store region is set to their home country. 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