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