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Bulk SMS to Japan
Send bulk SMS to Japan from £0.0550/segment. Direct carrier routes · Real-time DLR · API & SMPP
Rate per Segment
£0.0550
Networks Covered
4
Dial Code
+81
Region
Asia
Network Coverage in Japan
| Network | Rate / Segment | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| NTT Docomo | £0.0550 | Direct Route |
| SoftBank | £0.0570 | Direct Route |
| au (KDDI) | £0.0560 | Direct Route |
| Rakuten Mobile | £0.0550 | Direct Route |
Encoding Support
GSM-7 Encoding
- • 160 characters per segment
- • Standard Latin alphabet + digits
- • Extended chars: [, ], {, }, \, ^, ~, |, €
- • Lowest cost per message
UCS-2 Encoding
- • 70 characters per segment
- • Full Unicode support
- • Arabic, Chinese, Cyrillic, emoji
- • Auto-detected from message content
Encoding is automatically selected based on message content. Our API handles this transparently. See our SMS Encoding Guide for details.
Volume Pricing for Japan
| Monthly Volume | Rate / Segment | Monthly Cost | Saving |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,000 msgs | £0.05500 | £55.00 | — |
| 10,000 msgs | £0.05225 | £522.50 | 5% |
| 50,000 msgs | £0.04950 | £2475.00 | 10% |
| 100,000 msgs | £0.04813 | £4812.50 | 13% |
| 500,000 msgs | £0.04675 | £23375.00 | 15% |
All prices per SMS segment. Custom enterprise pricing available for 1M+ messages. Contact us for a quote.
Delivery Information
Premium routes to Japanese carriers. Japanese characters (Kanji, Hiragana, Katakana) via UCS-2. Delivery times within 5 seconds.
Compliance & Regulations
Regulatory Notes for Japan
Act on Regulation of Transmission of Specified Electronic Mail (特定電子メール法) and Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) apply. Prior consent mandatory for marketing.
For full UK compliance guidance, see our SMS Regulations guide. We also offer compliance consultancy.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to send SMS to Japan?
SMS to Japan starts from £0.0550 per segment. Volume discounts available — send 100,000+ messages for as little as £0.04813 per segment.
What encoding is supported for SMS to Japan?
GSM-7 encoding allows 160 characters per segment for standard Latin text. UCS-2 encoding supports full Unicode (70 chars/segment) for Arabic, Chinese, Cyrillic, and emoji. Encoding is auto-detected by our API.
Which networks in Japan do you cover?
We have direct routes to NTT Docomo, SoftBank, au (KDDI), Rakuten Mobile with real-time delivery reports (DLR) on all networks.
How do I send bulk SMS to Japan?
Sign up at BulkSMSRates, add credit, and send via REST API or SMPP gateway using the +81 country code. No contracts, pay as you go.
Do you provide delivery reports for Japan?
Yes. Real-time DLR callbacks delivered to your webhook URL within seconds of delivery. Available via both REST API and SMPP.
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