Japanized for WooCommerce
Essential Japanese localization toolkit for WooCommerce - adds address formats, payment methods, delivery scheduling, and legal compliance.
3.3
(21 ratings)Will this break my store?
What the WordPress.org registry says about keeping Japanized for WooCommerce running.
Tested to 7.0.2
Tested against the WordPress branch in use today.25 days ago
At least 12.2 releases a year since launch. WordPress.org only lists versions still available for download, so the real number may be higher.8.3
Your host must be running at least this version.6.7
woocommerce
These must be installed and active first.3
Maintenance & trust
Scored on how Japanized for WooCommerce is looked after — not on how many stores run it.
89
out of 100Maintenance
35 / 35WordPress compatibility
20 / 20Support responsiveness
Not enough dataMerchant satisfaction
6 / 15Listing transparency
10 / 10Ratings
3.3
21 ratingsJapanized for WooCommerce is the essential toolkit for running a WooCommerce store in Japan. This plugin bridges the gap between WooCommerce’s global features and Japan’s unique e-commerce requirements.
Why You Need This Plugin
Running an online store in Japan requires specific features that standard WooCommerce doesn’t provide out of the box:
* Japanese address formats with proper field ordering (postal code, prefecture, city, address lines)
* Name reading fields (Yomigana/Furigana) for accurate customer identification
* Delivery date and time selection that customers expect
* Popular Japanese payment methods like bank transfer and COD
* Legal compliance with Japan’s Specified Commercial Transaction Act (特定商取引法)
Who Should Use This
This plugin is designed for:
* Japanese e-commerce businesses using WooCommerce
* International stores shipping to Japanese customers
* Anyone who needs Japanese address handling and payment methods
* Stores requiring delivery date/time selection functionality
Seamless Integration
Works smoothly with WooCommerce core features and popular extensions. Fully compatible with the new WooCommerce Blocks checkout experience. All features are optional – enable only what you need for your store.
Key Features
Address & Name Management
* Name reading (Yomigana/Furigana) input fields for billing and shipping addresses
* Honorific title (様/sama) automatically added after customer names
* Japanese-style address format with proper field ordering
* Auto-fill address from postal code using Yahoo! API integration
* Company name field support
Shipping & Delivery
* Delivery date and time selection at checkout
* Delivery time slot management
* Holiday and non-delivery day settings
* Weekend and specific date exclusions
* Delivery-related fields hidden when free shipping is applied
Payment Methods
* Bank Transfer (Japanese banks)
* Japan Post Bank Transfer
* Cash on Delivery (COD) with fee calculation
* COD subscription support
* Pay at Store (over-the-counter payment)
* Paidy (Buy Now, Pay Later) – Official Japanese payment gateway
Legal & Compliance
* Specified Commercial Transaction Act (特定商取引法) page creator
* Shortcode support for legal information display
* Customizable legal notice templates
Additional Features
* Email template optimization for Japanese format
* Address validation for Japanese postal codes
* Affiliate integration (A8.net, Access Trade, Value Commerce)
* WooCommerce Blocks compatibility
* Security scanning and malware detection
Note: Paidy Checkout are also available as standalone payment plugins.
While WooCommerce can work in Japan without this plugin, Japanized for WooCommerce provides essential features that Japanese customers expect, such as delivery date selection, name reading fields (Yomigana), and local payment methods. It significantly improves the user experience for Japanese e-commerce.
Yes! Version 2.8.0 and later fully supports the new WooCommerce Blocks checkout experience, including delivery date selection and custom address fields.
You need to obtain a free Yahoo! Japan Application ID from the Yahoo! Developer Network. Once you have the ID, enter it in the WooCommerce → Settings → Japan Settings → Address Form section.(Classic Checkout only)
The plugin includes: Bank Transfer (Japanese banks), Japan Post Bank Transfer, Cash on Delivery (COD) with fee calculation, Pay at Store, Paidy (Buy Now, Pay Later), and PayPal Checkout optimized for Japan. Paidy and PayPal are also available as standalone plugins.
Yes, absolutely! All features are modular and can be enabled or disabled individually from the plugin settings. You only need to activate the features your store requires.
Yes, the plugin is compatible with WPML and other multilingual plugins. It automatically detects the language and adjusts features accordingly. Japanese-specific features are only applied when the site language is set to Japanese.
Go to WooCommerce → Settings → Japan Settings → Delivery Date. You can configure available delivery times, set holidays, exclude specific days of the week, and customize the delivery date display format.
No, the plugin uses WordPress and WooCommerce hooks and filters. It doesn’t modify any core files, making it safe to use and easy to update.
For support, please visit the plugin support forum on WordPress.org or check the official documentation.
Yes, Japanized for WooCommerce is completely free and open source under the GPLv3 license.
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