# How to get a virtual Japan phone number The country code for Japan is "81". To make an international call to Japan, the international code for the country where the call originates must be dialed followed by the country code "81" and the Japanese phone number. For example, to call a Japanese phone number from the United States, the number would be dialed as follows: ```typescript 011 + 81 + phone number ``` ### Japan phone number types and formats In Japan, telephone numbers are composed of 8 or 9 digits and are formatted as follows: ```scss XXX-XXXX-XXXX (for 8-digit numbers) XX-XXXX-XXXX (for 9-digit numbers) ``` where X represents a digit. 1. Mobile Numbers: Mobile numbers in Japan typically start with the prefix "070", "080", or "090". 2. Landline Numbers: Landline numbers in Japan typically start with the prefix "03", "04", "06", or "07". 3. International Numbers: To make an international call from Japan, the international code "010" must be dialed followed by the country code of the destination number. It's important to note that the Japanese phone number format and prefixes may change over time as the country's telecommunication regulations evolve. There are several telecommunications carriers operating in Japan, including: 1. NTT DOCOMO: NTT DOCOMO is the largest telecommunications carrier in Japan, and it offers mobile, broadband, and television services. 2. au by KDDI: au by KDDI is another leading telecommunications carrier in Japan, and it offers mobile, broadband, and television services. 3. SoftBank: SoftBank is a leading telecommunications carrier in Japan, and it offers mobile, broadband, and television services. 4. Rakuten Mobile: Rakuten Mobile is a newer telecommunications carrier in Japan, and it offers mobile services. These carriers compete in the telecommunications market in Japan, and they offer various plans and packages to customers, including prepaid and postpaid services, as well as a range of mobile devices and accessories. ### Virtual phone number providers in Japan Some virtual phone number providers in Japan include: 1. NTT Docomo 2. KDDI 3. SoftBank 4. Rakuten Mobile 5. LINE Mobile 6. mineo 7. UQ Mobile These providers offer virtual phone numbers that allow users to make and receive calls and texts using their internet connection, rather than a traditional landline or cellular connection. This can be a convenient and cost-effective option for individuals or businesses that need a phone number in Japan. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://eztalks.gitbook.io/blog/virtual-numbers/how-to-get-a-virtual-japan-phone-number.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.