How to Watch American Netflix in Japan – Smart DNS or VPN?
Note: You can skip reading most of this article if you have used Smart DNS or VPN before. For people who prefer VPN, I recommend ExpressVPN. Once you sign up, install VPN on your streaming device. Choose a US VPN server to unblock US Netflix. Enjoy!
How to unblock US Netflix in Japan – Smart DNS or VPN
How to Watch US Netflix in Japan – VPN Solution
VPN is another effective solution to unblock US Netflix in Japan. VPN redirects all your traffic through a VPN server located in a country of your choice. Given you choose an American VPN server, you’ll obtain a US IP address. Therefore, Netflix will treat all your streaming devices as if they are located in American territories.
- VPN allows you to change your IP address to US. Thus, you’ll be able to unblock all streaming channels that are only available in USA. (Netflix, Hulu, WWE Network, Vudu, Sling TV, CBS All Access..)
- VPN encrypts all your traffic and prohibits websites and hackers from spying on you while you’re online.
- The process of data encryption as well as redirecting your traffic will reduce your Internet speed by about 10 to 15%.
- VPN is easy to install on your iPhone, iPad, Android, Windows PC, or Mac thanks to dedicated VPN apps.
- For all other streaming devices, you have to own a VPN router in order to unblock US Netflix.
There are lots of VPN providers available. Some are reliable while others are average to say the least. I’ve tried a handful of VPN provider and can fairly say that ExpressVPN has satisfied me the most until now.
- Best for streaming and privacy
- High speed servers in 160 VPN locations
- Works for Netflix, BBC iPlayer, Amazon Prime Video, and Hulu
- 24/7/ live chat support
- 3 extra months free on annual plan
- UltraHD streaming
- Free Smart DNS proxy
- Unblocks all major streaming services
- Limited Time 72% Discount
- Unlimited VPN connections
- Over 1000 servers
- Ad-blocking feature available
- User-friendly application
- Exclusive Smart VPN feature
- Standalone Smart DNS subscription available
- Extra security features
- Extensions for Firefox and Chrome
- Split-tunneling available
How to Unblock American Netflix in Japan – Smart DNS Solution
Smart DNS is my favorite method to bypass geographic restrictions. Netflix, like many other geoblocked channels, checks your location by looking at your IP address. That’s why you get this message “Sorry, Netflix is not available in your country yet.” Smart DNS allows you to hide your true location from Netflix. Once your streaming devices are set up with Smart DNS, you’ll be able to watch Netflix in Japan.
- Smart DNS allows you to unblock all Netflix regions using one configuration. Watch US, UK, Canada, France, Germany Netflix. Each Netflix region has different content.
- Smart DNS works on all your streaming devices. Unblock US Netflix on your PS Vita, Xbox, PS3, PS4, Smart TV, Apple TV, iPhone, PC, or Mac.
- Your Internet speed will not slow down as a result of using Smart DNS.
- Smart DNS allows you to keep your local IP address. You won’t be blocked from accessing Japanese websites and services.
- Some ISPs use DNS Hijacking or Transparent Proxies. If your ISP is one of them, you’re better off using VPN to unblock US Netflix.
Always search for a Smart DNS proxy service that provides DNS codes for most geoblocked Internet channels. Unlocator, for instance, has an impressive list of 197 channels. Check out their videos/setup guides. They do offer a free 7-day trial period as well.
How to unblock US Netflix in Japan – Additional Info
Netflix-ready streaming devices are increasing by the day.
- iPhone/iPad
- Xbox One/Xbox 360
- PS4/PS3/PS Vita
- Roku
- Apple TV
- Android
- Smart TV (Samsung, Sony, Philips, LG, Toshiba, Sharp..)
- Blu-ray Players
- Chromecast
- Amazon Fire TV
- Wii/Wii U
- Nintendo 2DS/3DS
- Google Nexus Player
The two methods explained above can unblock all US-only online channels.
- Netflix
- Hulu Plus
- Amazon Instant Video
- HBO GO
- CBS All Access
- Sling TV
- WWE Network
- UFC
- Fox Soccer 2Go
- Lifetime
- M-go
- Crackle
Watch American Netflix in Japan
Both Smart DNS and VPN have been thoroughly tested and tried. Both successfully unblock US Netflix in Japan. Whether your choose Smart DNS proxies or VPN to unblock US Netflix in Japan is totally up to you.
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About The Author
William Reeves
A technical wizard of 10 year experience. Certified in Linux, Ethical Hacking and all sorts of technical stuff . I did work on projects around the world worth millions of dollars. My aim is to free you the reader from location restrictions and protect your privacy.
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Hey I’m looking for a place to actually purchase something to view netflix on other then my CPU. I have a TV in my apartment here. But I checked Yodabashi… Big Camera and a few other places. But no one seems to carry anything like Roku or D-Link. I know I could just order it, but it’s a pain in the butt sometimes to get mail here when I’m in school all day long.
So i was using this and now netflix (and Hulu as well) is blocking me stating it knows I am using a VPN – if I turn off the vpn- im blocked again… Thoughts for a work around.?? I need my shows!! :)
Hi Emily. I’ve been using ExpressVPN and there are no such issues. It could be a problem with your VPN provider.
The same thing has happened to me.