In this article, we will introduce the attractiveness of Japanese VPS and recommendations by server OS for those who are interested in using VPS in Japan.
Advantages of using Japanese VPS
VPS (Virtual Private Server) is a type of hosting service that provides dedicated server space with resources such as CPU, RAM, disk space, and bandwidth.
VPS hosting uses virtualization technology, which allows multiple virtual servers to run on a single physical server.
VPS hosting is ideal for applications that require more control, flexibility, and performance than shared hosting, but not as much computing power as dedicated hosting.
If you are a digital business owner targeting users in Japan or Asia Pacific, a Japan Region VPS is suitable for you.
This is because choosing a VPS in the Japan Region will allow you to be physically closer to your users and improve your Internet connection speed.
As a result, websites and applications will load faster, improving the user experience.
This article compares the prices and specifications of Japanese VPS providers by two server operating systems, Unix-like and Windows.
Comparison of VPS providers offering Unix-like OS
A Unix-like OS is an operating system that provides high stability and security.
It is used in many web servers because it is open source, easy to customize and extend, and suitable for running a variety of applications and services.
We recommend the following three VPS providers with Unix-like OS in the Japan region.
| Provider | EXTRAVM | GreenCloud | is*hosting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plan | VPS-1024 | JP-1 | Lite |
| Price | $5.00/mo | $6.00/mo | $7.00/mo |
| RAM | 1GB | 1GB | 1GB |
| vCPU | 1 core | 1 core | - |
| Storage | 15 GB NVMe | 15GB SSD | 20GB NVMe |
| Location | Japan | Japan | Japan |
| Information | https://extravm.com/vps.php | https://greencloudvps.com/japan-ssd-kvm-vps.php | https://ishosting.com/en/vps/jp |
*Comparison based on a plan with 1GB memory capacity and a contract term of 1 month.
EXTRAVM
Overview of EXTRAVM
EXTRAVM is a service offering VPS hosting, web hosting, and game servers, with DDoS protection.
Founded in 2014, the company aims to provide high quality and reliable hosting solutions.
EXTRAVM has 10 locations worldwide, with a location in Tokyo, Japan.
Pricing Plans and Specifications
In the Japan Region, you can choose a VPS from five plans with different specifications, so that you can select the one best suitable for your use.
You can choose from CentOS/AlmaLinux/Ubuntu/Deviant/Arch Linux distributions.
Features and Advantages
EXTRAVM’s VPS offers 24/7 support.
In addition, a 3-day money-back guarantee is provided, so you can easily try out the server.
GreenCloud
Overview of GreenCloud
GreenCloud’s VPS hosting features an uptime of over 99.99% and offers low-cost, reliable service.
GreenCloud has 30 locations worldwide, with a location in Tokyo, Japan.
Pricing Plans and Specifications
In the Japan region, five plans are offered. The maximum memory capacity is 16GB.
Whichever plan you choose, you can optionally add the spec you need later.
Features and Advantages
Server specs can be scaled up as needed.
This makes it possible to flexibly respond to storage shortages during use.
As EXTRAVM, GreenCloud also offers 24/7 support.
is*hosting
Overview of is hosting
“is*hosting” is a hosting service that has been in service for more than 18 years.
The company employs over 50 professional staff and has over 50,000 users to date.
“is*hosting” has 36 locations worldwide, with a location in Tokyo, Japan.
Each data center meets the high standards of Tier 3 or higher on the “Tier” criteria created by the U.S. private organization (Uptime Institute).
Pricing Plans and Specifications
In the Japan Region, six plans are offered.
You can choose up to 32GB of memory capacity, and there are plenty of options available, so you can use the VPS that best fits your requirements.
The price is a bit more expensive than others but considering that 24/7 support is available and weekly backups are included in the price, it is not bad value for money.
Daily backups can be added as an option, making it suitable for business use as well.
Features and Advantages
Linux VPS offers a trial period of up to 7 days, so if you want to try out the server before signing a full contract, you can take advantage of this.
Comparison of VPS providers offering Windows OS
Windows Server is an operating system developed by Microsoft.
It provides many features such as managing network environments, sharing data, and running applications in businesses and organizations.
Its seamless integrability with Microsoft products is attractive, and it is used mainly by large organizations.
The following three are recommended as Windows VPS providers in the Japan Region.
Since is hosting and GreenCloud were introduced in the chapter on VPSs with Unix-like OS, we will briefly explain them here.
| Provider | Winserver | GreenCloud | is*hosting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plan | SSD-2G | HyperUS2 | Start |
| Price | $11.80/mo | $16.00/mo | $32.00/mo |
| RAM | 2GB | 2GB | 2GB |
| vCPU | 2 cores | 2 cores | - |
| Storage | 55GB SSD | 40GB SSD | 30GB NVMe |
| Location | Japan | Japan | Japan |
| Information | https://www.winserver.net/ | https://greencloudvps.com/budget-windows-vps.php | https://ishosting.com/en/vps/windows |
* Comparison based on a plan with 2GB memory capacity and a contract term of 1 month
Winserver
Overview of Winserver
Winserver provides hosting services specializing in Windows.
It is located in Japan and has over 20 years of experience providing this service in Japan.
While most of the services in the Japan region are in Tokyo, Winserver has a data center in Osaka.
Osaka is the second largest city in Japan after Tokyo and is a very important region in the Japanese economy.
While there is not much difference in natural disaster risk between Tokyo and Osaka, Winserver’s data centers are equipped with large diesel generators that can provide constant power supply even during power outages caused by earthquakes and other disasters, preventing emergency server outages.
Pricing Plans and Specifications
Winserver’s VPS is among the most cost-effective service in the industry.
A plan with 1GB of memory is available for as little as $5.80/month.
The memory capacity is also available in a wide range up to 32 GB, so even those who need large capacity can find a suitable plan.
All plans offer discounts for long-term use.
For these reasons, Winserver is the best choice for those who want a high-quality, low-cost Windows VPS.
Features and Advantages
Winserver provides detailed support for consultations prior to application and offers consistent customer care even before service begins.
In addition, with a server uptime rate of 99.99% or higher, Winserver can be scaled up as needed, allowing both corporate and individual customers to use the service with no worries.
GreenCloud
Pricing Plans and Specifications
GreenCloud’s Windows VPS offers Windows Server 2022 as its operating system.
Memory capacity is only available up to 8GB, which may not be enough if you are looking for a large memory capacity.
As with Winserver, discounts are available for long-term contracts.
Features and Advantages
As with VPSs with Unix-like OS, 24/7 support is available.
is*hosting
Pricing Plans and Specifications
The plan is similar to a Unix-based VPS, and you pay a $20/month license fee.
You can choose Windows Server 2019 or Windows Server 2016, as well as earlier versions.
Features and Advantages
is*hosting’s Windows VPS is more expensive than its competitors.
However, 24/7 support is available and weekly backups are included in the price, so if those appeal to you, is*hosting’s VPS is also a good choice.
Conclusion
In this article, we compared the prices and specifications of Japanese VPS providers for two different operating systems, Unix-like and Windows.
We also introduced the advantages of choosing a Japanese VPS provider for users living outside of Japan.
Choose the best VPS provider for your needs and budget.