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Japan Address Generator

Generate random Japanese address test data across all 47 prefectures — useful for sign-up testing, form validation, and similar scenarios.

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Last Name: Kato
First Name: Sota
Gender: Male
Phone: +81 90-6682-8575
City: 岩手市
Prefecture: Iwate
Postcode: 408-7768
Country: Japan
Full Address: 〒408-7768 岩手県岩手市南区1丁目3番12号

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This address is for testing and learning purposes only (rule-based generation, not a real geographic database). Do not use for illegal purposes.

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How to Use

  • Click "Generate New Address" to randomly generate a new address
  • Use the dropdown to choose a specific Prefecture
  • Click any info row to copy its content
  • Click "Save Address" to save the current address, with an optional note
  • Saved addresses can be exported as a CSV file

Japan Address Format Guide

Japanese postal codes are 7 digits (XXX-XXXX): the first 3 identify a broad area, the last 4 narrow it down to a specific delivery zone. Japan's addressing system is fundamentally different from the Western street-and-house-number model — it uses a block-based system instead. The hierarchy, largest to smallest, is: prefecture → city/ward/town/village → chōme (block number) → banchi (a parcel within that block) → gō (the building number on that parcel) — for example "1 Chōme-2-3 Jinnan, Shibuya City, Tokyo". This block-based numbering, rather than naming streets, is the single most distinctive feature of Japanese addresses, and it's exactly where many internationalized "street address" form fields run into trouble, since a traditional street name usually doesn't exist.

Addresses generated by this tool for Japan are rule-based test data, not backed by a real geographic database. They are intended only for form validation, checkout flow testing, database population, UI prototyping, and localization testing — not for use as a real delivery address or identity proof.

FAQ

What format is the Japanese postcode?

A 7-digit format, separated by a hyphen as XXX-XXXX. The first 3 digits identify a broad area and the last 4 narrow it to a specific delivery zone; the hyphen is generally required when entering it.

What do chōme, banchi, and gō mean in a Japanese address?

These are the building blocks of Japan's block-based addressing system: chōme is a block number, banchi is a parcel within that block, and gō is the building number on that parcel. Together they pinpoint a specific building, serving the same function as a street name plus house number elsewhere — but with completely different logic, since a Japanese address usually has no traditional street name at all.

Does it cover all 47 prefectures?

Yes, you can specify any prefecture, or generate randomly.

Can these addresses be used for real deliveries?

No, the generated results are format reference test data intended for development testing and form validation.