Japanized for WooCommerce for WordPress Plugin Directory
Japanized for WooCommerce is the #27 ranked ecommerce app on WordPress, with a 3.3 average rating from 21 reviews, as of Aug 31, 2026.
Japanized for WooCommerce is a WordPress Plugin Directory app by shohei.tanaka. With a rating of 3.3★ from 21 reviews, it currently ranks #27 in the Ecommerce category.
AppRanks data: Japanized for WooCommerce ranks #27 in Ecommerce on WordPress Plugin Directory, placing it in the top 4% of that category.
AppRanks verdict
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Japanized for WooCommerce is a mixed-rating WordPress app with a limited review volume. It is listed in the Ecommerce category on WordPress Plugin Directory, which AppRanks treats as the canonical taxonomy node for ranking and competitor comparison. 21 reviews put it in the early-traction tier — useful for early-stage stores willing to be on the leading edge. Early-traction review counts are sensitive to single launch periods or feature events, so a 30-day re-check before bigger commitments often resolves whether the trend is sustained. Paid-only pricing means evaluating fit on the marketplace listing or via the developer's documentation before installing. AppRanks tracks rating, review count, pricing tier, and category position daily — the figures on this page reflect the most recent scrape from the canonical WordPress Plugin Directory listing.
Pros
- +Published by shohei.tanaka — established developer track record
Cons
- −Average rating below 4.0 (3.3★) — read recent low-star reviews before committing
- −Limited review base (21) — ratings can shift significantly with new feedback
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How Japanized for WooCommerce works
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Japanized 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.
Category rankings
As of Sep 8, 2026- Ecommerce#27of 712Top 4%
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Keyword rankings
Japanized for WooCommerce ranks for 4 keywords across WordPress Plugin Directory. Here are the top 3:
- Rank #173
- Rank #285
- Rank #372
Competitors & alternatives
Japanized for WooCommerce doesn't have curated competitor matchups yet. Other tracked ecommerce apps on WordPress:
Where Japanized for WooCommerce stands in the Ecommerce category
Japanized for WooCommerce ranks #27 of 712 apps in the Ecommerce category, placing it in the top 4% of the listing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Japanized for WooCommerce?
Japanized for WooCommerce is an app for WordPress. It currently holds a 3.3-star rating from 21 merchant reviews, and AppRanks has been tracking its public marketplace data on the refresh cadence published in our methodology. It is listed under the Ecommerce category on AppRanks, where you can see its current category position, review-velocity trend, and how it compares against the top alternatives in the same space. Developed by shohei.tanaka.
Who uses Japanized for WooCommerce?
Currently around 10,000 active stores have installed Japanized for WooCommerce. Its review base is still building, which usually maps to early-stage merchants and stores piloting a new workflow. It is part of the Ecommerce category on WordPress.
Where does Japanized for WooCommerce rank on WordPress?
Japanized for WooCommerce currently sits at position #27 in the Ecommerce category on WordPress. That places it in the top 4% of 712 apps tracked in the same category. Category positions are read from the live marketplace ranking and refresh on each scrape, so the number you see here reflects the most recent crawl rather than a long-running average.