How to Fax to Japan (2026): +81 Number Format, Costs, and Examples

Faxing Japan is mostly about the +81 format and removing the leading 0 from the area code. Below are Tokyo/Osaka examples, plus timing and troubleshooting tips.

Correct Number Format (Japan)

Country code: +81
Drop the leading 0 from the area code
Example (Tokyo): Local 03-1234-5678 → +81 3 1234 5678
Example (Osaka): Local 06-1234-5678 → +81 6 1234 5678

Codes: International Country Codes

Costs

Traditional: $2–$15/min
Online: $0.05–$1/page
Simple: Onetime Fax — $5 for up to 100 pages

Best Time to Send

Japan business hours: 9:00–18:00 JST

Common Destinations

Hospitals and clinics
Universities and registrars
Law firms and courts
Government agencies

Tips & Troubleshooting

Always remove the leading 0
Use 300 DPI PDF, black on white
If issues persist, verify number on recipient site and retry in business hours
More: International Guide, Troubleshooting

Send a fax to Japan — $5 flat

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I drop the leading 0 when faxing to Japan?

Yes. When using +81, you typically remove the leading 0 in the area code (03… becomes +81 3…).

What’s Japan’s country code?

Japan’s country code is +81.

Why does my fax to Japan fail?

Most failures are number-format errors (keeping the leading 0) or busy lines. Retry during Japanese business hours.