Outage activity
Is anything down in Japan?
No open incident with an official update naming Japan or a service for Japan right now. That does not confirm every service works there.
Services for Japan
Services offered specifically in Japan. Status comes from each service's own sources; a service without an automatic official check shows as unknown.
News and unconfirmed reports
Reports about services for Japan without an official status update. These are not confirmed outages.
- Service Disruption
Service for this country
- Service is operating normally: [RESOLVED] Increased Error Rates
Affected location: ap-northeast-1
- Service impact: Increased Error Rates
Affected location: ap-northeast-1
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- Phone Support and Transfers: Easter Public Holidays
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- Multiple Services Disruption
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- Public Holiday Transfer Delays and Customer Support Availability
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- Square KDS Disruption
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Cloud datacenter regions in Japan
Each provider runs its own region. An incident in one does not establish a problem in another.
Recent incidents and recoveries
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- Transfers Disruption
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- Payments Disruption
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About outage monitoring in Japan
This page groups tracked service updates that mention this country or a datacenter region there. A country mention does not by itself confirm local impact or monitoring of every service used there. Check the linked provider update for the affected product, region and users.
What we monitor
GlobalOutageMap aggregates updates from connected official service status sources. This page groups updates that mention this country or a datacenter region there. That does not establish comprehensive local ISP coverage, affected resident counts or countrywide service health.
Services mentioned in tracked updates
Service and country mentions provide context. Check the linked official incident update for the affected product, region and users. News and visitor reports are not official status confirmation.
When to check this page
Users in Japan should consult this page when encountering widespread digital service issues. Indicators include an application appearing broken across multiple devices, several unrelated applications failing simultaneously, payment processing errors, or persistent login loops. These symptoms often suggest a broad underlying infrastructure problem rather than an isolated device or application fault. While this page provides aggregated incident signals, it is always advisable to corroborate information by also checking the official status page of the specific service provider experiencing issues. This approach helps to confirm the scope and nature of any observed disruption.
Other countries in Asia
FAQ - Japan outages
Is the internet down in Japan?
It is infrequent for the entire internet in a country like Japan to be 'down.' Outages are typically localised to specific providers, cloud regions, or major services. If you cannot access certain websites or applications, it is more likely due to a targeted issue with an ISP, a cloud provider, or a particular application's backend infrastructure. This page helps differentiate between isolated problems and broader, more widespread service disruptions affecting multiple users or services across Japan, without indicating a complete internet failure.
Which cloud regions serve Japan?
Major hyperscale cloud providers operate dedicated regions to serve customers in Japan and the wider Asia-Pacific area. Amazon Web Services (AWS) has multiple availability zones within its Tokyo region. Microsoft Azure maintains specific regions, such as Japan East and Japan West. Google Cloud Platform (GCP) also offers a Tokyo region. These regions host data centres that provide the fundamental infrastructure for numerous applications and services utilised by Japanese businesses and consumers, offering low latency and data residency benefits.
Why do apps go down even when my connection works?
Even if your local internet connection is functional, applications can fail due to issues within the remote infrastructure they rely upon. Modern apps often depend on shared cloud services, such as computing power, databases, or networking components, hosted by providers like AWS, Azure, or GCP. An outage in one of these underlying cloud regions, even if geographically distant, can render an application unusable for users in Japan, irrespective of their personal internet connectivity. These dependencies are common across a vast array of digital services.
How quickly is this page updated?
This page is updated continuously by an automated system that ingests information from numerous sources in real-time. This includes official status pages, public reporting APIs, and community incident reports. The system is designed to detect and process signals indicating potential outages as they emerge. It is important to note that GlobalOutageMap is an aggregator of signals and not an official source of outage information. While updates are designed to be swift, there might be a brief delay between an incident occurring and its accurate reflection here.
What should I do during an outage in Japan?
During an outage, refrain from repeatedly attempting actions that might exacerbate the issue, such as endlessly restarting devices or attempting to redeploy applications, unless instructed by the provider. The primary action should be to check the status page of the affected service provider for official updates and estimated resolution times. Consulting pages like this one can confirm if the issue is widespread. Patience is often the best approach, as providers typically work to restore services promptly. Avoid drawing conclusions until official communications are available.