You can send One-Way and Two-Way SMS in Japan.
However, you can't send MMS messages.
Available Sender IDs
You can choose from a few Sender ID options when sending to the Japan.
Registration and fees may apply.
Not sure which one to choose?
See our Sender ID guide or contact support — we're happy to help.
Shared numbers
Shared numbers are free, ready to use, and don’t need registration. Messages will be sent from our pool of local Sender IDs, so the number might be different each time.
Alpha tags
Alpha tags allow you to use your brand name as your Sender ID instead of a number. Recipients cannot reply to messages sent using an alpha tag.
Register an alpha tag via our Dashboard by going to:
Sender IDs ➔ Manage Senders
Short codes
Short codes are 5-6 digits long and offer superior throughput — ideal if you plan to send a high volume of messages.
To purchase a short code, please contact support.
Content guidelines
Before you start sending, carefully review our sending guidelines to understand the types of messages you can't send. Additionally, you must adhere to the specific local regulations outlined below:
No Gambling