Streaming prices / 🇯🇵 Japan
Streaming prices in Japan (2026)
Subscribing to Netflix, Disney+, HBO Max, Prime Video and Apple TV+ at the same time costs ¥4,080 per month in Japan— that's ¥48,960a year. Here's what each service charges, and how rotating subscriptions instead of stacking them cuts the bill.
| Service | Plan | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netflix | Standard | ¥1,590 | ¥19,080 |
| Disney+ | Standard | ¥990 | ¥11,880 |
| Prime Video | Prime Monthly | ¥600 | ¥7,200 |
| Apple TV+ | Apple TV+ | ¥900 | ¥10,800 |
| All five combined | ¥4,080 | ¥48,960 |
Standard individual plans. Prices last verified 25 July 2026.
Most people don't need all five at once
The average viewer actively watches shows on one or two services in any given month. Rotating — subscribing to the service you're actually watching and pausing the rest — typically keeps the monthly cost near ¥1,590 instead of ¥4,080. Over a year that's roughly ¥29,880 back in your pocket.
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Track your streaming for freeFrequently asked questions
How much does streaming cost per month in Japan?
A single service costs between ¥600 and ¥1,590 per month. All five major services together come to ¥4,080 per month.
Which streaming service is cheapest in Japan?
Prime Video is currently the cheapest at ¥600 per month (Prime Monthly).
Can I pause a streaming subscription instead of cancelling?
Yes — every major service lets you cancel and rejoin without losing your profile, watch history or recommendations. Pausing for the months you're not watching is the single easiest way to cut streaming costs without giving anything up.