Japan has the world's highest fax usage per capita — fax is still standard for business orders, government forms, and even restaurant reservations. Here's how to send a fax to Japan from your iPhone.
Country Code
+81
Number Format
+81 X-XXXX-XXXX
Always dial the full number including +81 when sending from outside Japan. TigerFax automatically prepends the country code when you select Japan as your destination.
Special Dialing Format
Japan uses a different fax number format than the US. Make sure you enter the number exactly as shown above — including the country code +81 — or your fax may not be delivered.
Timezone: JST (UTC+9)
Japan is in a significantly different timezone. For time-sensitive faxes, consider sending duringJapan's business hours to ensure prompt receipt and response.
The primary business language in Japan is Japanese. If you're faxing to a business contact, consider including a cover page with a brief note in Japanese if possible.
Fax in Japan
Japan has the world's highest fax usage per capita — over 1.7 million fax machines remain in active use, and many Japanese businesses still require fax for official orders and government submissions.
Download TigerFax
Install TigerFax from the App Store — free to start, no credit card required.
💡 Tip: TigerFax is iOS-only and works on iPhone and iPad.
Sign in or create an account
Create a free account with your Apple ID or email address.
Scan or upload your document
Use your iPhone camera to scan a physical document, or upload a PDF, photo, or file from the Files app.
💡 Tip: TigerFax supports PDF, JPG, PNG, and multi-page documents.
Enter the Japan fax number
Dial +81 followed by the local fax number. Format: +81 X-XXXX-XXXX. TigerFax automatically formats international numbers.
💡 Tip: Japan uses a specific format — double-check the number before sending.
Review and send
Preview your fax, optionally add a cover page, then tap Send. You'll receive a delivery confirmation.
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