How to watch Japanese version of hulu from overseas

The Japanese version of hulu is attractive because of its unique Japanese content that is not distributed in the overseas version of hulu, such as in the United States. However, the Japanese version of Hulu cannot be viewed from overseas even if you are a member. When I access the Japanese version of hulu from overseas, it says “Access from outside Japan is not supported.”

On this page, we will explain how to watch the Japanese version of Hulu safely and securely from overseas.

What is the Japanese version of hulu?

The Japanese version of hulu is operated by a different company than hulu in the U.S. and other countries. The main shareholders of the Japanese version of hulu are Japanese TV stations. Therefore, you can watch Japanese TV shows, Japanese TV dramas and spin-offs, their archives, and live sports and music in Japan.

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How to watch the Japanese version of hulu from overseas

To watch the Japanese version of hulu from overseas, you need to use a VPN service.

A VPN is a program that allows you to change your IP address to another country, such as Japan. Only Japanese hulu members who have a Japanese IP address can view the Japanese version of hulu, so you must register as a Japanese hulu member and go through the Japanese servers of the VPN service (connecting to a Japanese IP address) in order to view it.

Here are the steps.

Download the VPN Program　
- Select from the recommended VPN services listed below.
Start the VPN program
Connect to the server (IP address) in Japan
Access the Japanese version of hulu website.
- Register as a member at hulu Japan. >>Click here for a 2-week free trial.
Watch a program you want to watch on Japanese version of hulu.

After registering as a member, you will be able to view the Japanese version of hulu from overseas by connecting to the Japanese server (IP address) via VPN.

Note;
Do not disconnect while accessing the Japanese version of hulu.
When you do not use the Japanese version of Hulu, such as after watching, please cancel the VPN connection.

Recommended VPN service to enable viewing of the Japanese version of hulu from overseas.

Connection speed and stability are important for viewing the Japanese version of hulu. Many VPN services, including free VPNs, are slow and unstable. In particular, free VPNs should not be used because of security risks.

Also, with VPN services that do not have servers in Japan, you will not be able to view almost all video streaming services, such as the Japanese version of hulu.

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We recommend the three companies we recommend because they offer excellent speed and stability, as well as security and support. We have also confirmed that the Japanese version of hulu is available for viewing. *Please note, however, that the situation varies from time to time.