Temu Japan is fully usable in English — no Japanese required at any step from download to delivery. The app has complete English language support, English product descriptions, and an English-language interface throughout. If you’re a Tokyo expat who isn’t fluent in Japanese, Temu is actually one of the most foreigner-friendly shopping apps available in Japan. This guide walks through every step, including the iPhone region fix that trips up many first-time users.
Step 1: Download Temu Japan (including iPhone region fix)
Android users: Go to Google Play, search “Temu” and download directly. No region change needed.
iPhone users: If your Apple ID is not set to Japan, Temu Japan won’t appear in your App Store. Fix it in 2 minutes:
- Go to Settings → [Your Name] → Media & Purchases → View Account
- Tap Country/Region → Change Country or Region
- Select Japan
- Enter your Tokyo apartment address (romaji is fine) and select “None” for payment method if prompted
- Return to the App Store — search “Temu” and download
Use Peter’s referral link for the download to automatically trigger your ¥15,000 new user coupon: temu.to/m/uum218gnd4e
Step 2: Register your Temu Japan account
- Open the Temu app → tap Profile → Register
- Sign up with your email address (any email — no Japanese email needed)
- You’ll see a spin-the-wheel roulette during registration — participate. It always gives you something positive.
- Verify your email with the confirmation code sent to your inbox
Step 3: Claim your ¥15,000 coupon with code apm35523
- Once registered, tap the search bar at the top of the Temu app
- Type in the referral code: apm35523
- A campaign page will appear — follow the on-screen instructions to claim your coupon bundle
- Go to My Account → Coupons & Rewards to see your full ¥15,000 bundle
The ¥15,000 is spread across 5–6 vouchers with different minimum spend requirements. Pro tip: before registering, browse Temu as a guest and add items to your cart. The moment you register, a new-user timer starts — having items ready lets you use coupons before the first few expire.
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🛍️ Download Temu Japan Now →Step 4: Set your delivery address in English
- Go to My Account → Addresses → Add Address
- Enter your name in romaji (English letters)
- Enter your Tokyo address in English — the format is: building name + room number, street/area name, ward (区), Tokyo, Japan + postal code
- Example: Sunshine Mansion 304, 3-5-12 Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo 171-0014, Japan
- Add your Japanese phone number for delivery notifications
Step 5: Payment — options for expats without Japanese credit cards
- International Visa/Mastercard: Works directly. Cards issued in any country are accepted.
- PayPay: Connect your PayPay account if you use it — seamless payment.
- Konbini payment (コンビニ払い): Pay cash at Lawson, FamilyMart, or 7-Eleven. Select this at checkout, receive a payment code, and pay at the store counter. No card needed at all.
Step 6: Search and buy in English
The Temu Japan search bar works in English. Type “USB cable,” “storage box,” “packing cubes” — results come up in English with English descriptions. For broader searches, Japanese keywords sometimes return more results, but for all the categories with best value (phone accessories, home organization, travel gear), English search works completely.
Always filter reviews to show photo reviews only — this is the most reliable quality signal on Temu. Text reviews may be translated or incentivized; photos from real buyers are the ground truth.
Step 7: Track your delivery
After ordering, track your package under My Account → Orders → Track Package. All tracking information is available in English. Standard delivery is 7–14 business days. Large orders often split into multiple packages delivered separately over 2–5 days — this is normal. You’ll receive email notifications at each stage.
How to use the return policy if needed
If an item doesn’t match the description or arrives damaged: go to My Account → Orders → select the order → Apply for Return/Refund. The process is entirely in English. Take photos of the issue before initiating the return. Temu’s support responds in English within 24–48 hours. Your one free return per order covers the shipping cost back.
Temu Japan app guide: quick reference
- iPhone region change: Settings → Apple ID → Media & Purchases → Country/Region → Japan
- Download link: temu.to/m/uum218gnd4e
- Referral code: apm35523 (enter in app search bar after registering)
- Delivery address: Enter in English/romaji — works fine
- Payment: International Visa/Mastercard, PayPay, or konbini cash
- Delivery time: 7–14 business days
- Return: My Account → Orders → Apply for Return/Refund (English)
- Full guide: Temu Japan 2026 Expat Guide
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