Here is the English translation of the explanation:
Can You Buy Kindle Manga from Amazon Japan While Overseas?
Yes, it is theoretically possible to purchase Kindle manga from Amazon Japan while you are outside Japan, but there are several restrictions and important points to be aware of. Simply logging in and buying as usual may not always work.
🇯🇵 Basic Availability
✅ Conditions Under Which It Usually Works
- You have an Amazon Japan (amazon.co.jp) account
- Your billing address / country setting is set to Japan
- A Japanese address is registered on your account
- You can complete payment (some foreign-issued credit cards may work)
If these conditions are met, you can usually purchase Japanese Kindle e-books and manga and read them on Kindle devices or apps abroad. Once purchased, the content is delivered to your device even outside Japan.
🌍 Overseas Access Restrictions
⚠️ Common Issues
- Purchase blocked due to location
- When accessing from a non-Japanese IP address, Amazon may limit purchases or restrict the number of books you can buy.
- Messages like “Have you recently moved?”
- If Amazon detects long-term overseas access, it may determine that you are no longer residing in Japan and apply restrictions.
- Kindle Unlimited / Prime Reading limitations
- Subscription services are often region-locked and may not be usable while living outside Japan.
🛠️ Common Workarounds (Practical Methods)
| Method | Description | Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|
| Use a VPN (Japan IP) | Access Amazon Japan using a Japanese IP address | Often effective, but not guaranteed |
| Set billing address to Japan | Register a Japanese address (real address or hotel) | Frequently required |
| Create a new Amazon Japan account | Separate from overseas Amazon accounts | Recommended if issues occur |
| Use Amazon Japan gift cards | Charge your account with JP gift cards | Helpful if credit cards are declined |
| Ask family/friends in Japan | Have someone in Japan purchase for you | Practical (Family Library supported) |
📱 How to Read After Purchase
- Once purchased, you can read normally on Kindle apps or Kindle devices overseas.
- Just make sure the device/app is logged in with your Amazon Japan account.
❗ Key Takeaways
✅ Japanese Amazon account and Japanese address are crucial
✅ Overseas IP addresses may cause purchase restrictions
✅ Subscription services have strong region restrictions
⚠️ Technical methods like VPNs may conflict with Amazon’s terms—use at your own risk
