Japan Virtual Number
A +81 number gives you a Japanese line without the residence card Japan normally demands for a SIM, a genuine rarity for anyone outside the country. It is ready in minutes, unlimited to text and call from, and paid in crypto with no ID.
One price for the number. Everything else is unlimited.
You pay to hold the number, and that is it. Sending and receiving texts, taking calls, and dialling out are all included with no per-message or per-minute charge. Top up in crypto, and your number stays live as long as your plan is active.
- Unlimited SMS, send and receive, verification codes included
- Unlimited calls, inbound and outbound, no per-minute meter
- Keep the same number, month to month or by the year
Or grab a one-time number for a single code from $0.85
A Japanese number, normally the hardest to get
A Japanese phone number is famously hard to obtain as a foreigner: carriers generally require a residence card and a local address, which rules out tourists, new arrivals, and anyone dealing with Japan from abroad. A virtual +81 line is the uncommon way around that, a genuine Japanese number ready in minutes, with no residence card and no shop.
It is a full two-way line. With unlimited texts and calls, a mobile or a Tokyo 03 landline can be the number that receives Japanese verification codes, the one a Mercari buyer contacts, and the one a service saves, answered wherever you are.
And it stays private. You pay in crypto, the number lands in your dashboard, and nothing is filed under your name.
Codes land the second they are sent
Point any signup at your Japan number and the verification SMS arrives in your dashboard right away, ready to copy. No SIM to swap, no roaming, no waiting. Replies and calls go back out from the same number, all included.
- Instant delivery of SMS codes to your account
- Reply and place calls from the same Japan line
Three kinds of Japan line, all two-way
Mobile number
A +81 mobile line on the 070, 080, or 090 ranges, what Japanese apps and services text a code to.
City landline
A city line, so 03 reads as Tokyo and 06 as Osaka, for a fixed local presence.
Toll-free 0800
A 0120 or 0800 free-dial line, the free-to-call number Japanese customers know and trust.
Works with the apps you actually use
A Japan +81 number sails through verification on the services people ask about most, from messengers and social apps to banking logins.
App and bank policies can change over time. If a code ever fails to arrive on your Japan number, our support team will swap it at no charge.
What people use a +81 number for
Get a Japanese number at all
Japanese carriers want a residence card most foreigners do not have. A +81 virtual line gives you a real Japanese number without it, which is otherwise very hard to arrange.
Sell and shop on Mercari
Japanese platforms like Mercari expect a +81 number to verify. This line receives their codes without a resident SIM or address.
Register on LINE and services
Japan runs on LINE, and many Japanese services want a Japanese number at signup. A +81 line lets you register where a foreign number is refused.
Look local to Japanese customers
A Tokyo 03 line or a 0120 free-dial number on your site reads as an established local business, with free callbacks over VoIP.
Good to know about Japan numbers
The residence-card barrier you avoid
Japanese carriers generally require a residence card and local address for a SIM. A virtual number needs neither, which is why it is such a useful workaround.
Japan runs on LINE
Unlike most of the world, Japan's default messenger is LINE, and a Japanese number helps when registering it and the many services that assume a +81 line.
How the numbers read
Japanese mobiles use the 070, 080, and 090 prefixes, while 03 marks Tokyo, 06 Osaka, and 0120 is the classic free-dial.
Use it from anywhere
The line runs on our network, so a Tokyo number works from Berlin or Bangkok on just an internet connection.
Why a Japanese number is so hard to get, and how this helps
Japan is one of the hardest developed countries in which to obtain a phone number as a non-resident. Major carriers ask for a residence card, a local address, and often a Japanese payment method, which shuts out tourists, incoming students and workers before they arrive, and anyone abroad who needs a Japanese line for an account or a service.
A virtual +81 line is the practical exception. It gives you a genuine Japanese number for verification, LINE and marketplace signups, and local presence, with no residence card, no address, and no shop. It does not replace residency where Japanese law separately requires it, but for a working Japanese number it removes a barrier that otherwise stops people cold.
Three steps to your Japan line
Pay in crypto
Top up your balance with Bitcoin, Monero, or another coin. No card, no ID, no personal details required.
Get your number
Choose monthly or yearly and pick a line type. Your +81 number is assigned to your account, ready to use right away.
Text and call freely
Read and send SMS and take or place calls from your dashboard. It is all unlimited, so use it like a normal line.
Why people choose SimVala
4.8from 39,452 verified reviews“Just needed a second number for a short period. It was easy enough to set up and has worked fine.”
“Tried the eSIM for the first time. Setup was simple and the connection was stable during my trip.”
“Needed an eSIM for a few days in Albania. Installed it at the airport and it worked right away.”
“I only needed data for my holiday, so this was much easier than buying a local SIM.”
“Got a virtual number for some work calls. Setup was easy and calls have been fine so far.”
“Used the eSIM in Greece last week. No setup problems, which was honestly what I wanted.”
“Bought it before flying to Turkey. Had data as soon as I landed. Very convenient.”
“First time using an eSIM. I was expecting it to be complicated, but it took maybe five minutes.”
“Needed a second number for work. So far it has been doing exactly what I needed.”
Japan number FAQ
Are texts and calls unlimited?+
Yes. The plan covers the number, and SMS and calls both ways are included, with nothing charged per message or per minute.
Do I need a residence card like a Japanese SIM?+
No. Japanese carriers usually require a residence card and address, but this virtual line is set up online with no ID and crypto payment.
Can I use it to register on LINE?+
Yes. A +81 number can receive the SMS code LINE and other Japanese services send at signup, which is exactly where a foreign number is often refused.
Does it work with WhatsApp too?+
Yes. It registers and verifies on WhatsApp, Telegram, and Signal, though LINE is the dominant messenger in Japan.
Will it receive Japanese service codes?+
Yes. It takes the SMS one-time codes Japanese platforms and services send to confirm a login or a signup.
Can I keep it long-term?+
Yes. It stays yours while the monthly or yearly plan is active, so it works as a lasting line rather than a burner.
Do I have to be in Japan?+
No. It works over the internet from anywhere in the world.