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Following last month\u2019s announcement that Apple Fitness+ would launch in Japan \u201cearly next year\u201d, the service is now available. Here are the details.<\/p>\n
Launch in Japan was promised for early 2026<\/p>\n
A few weeks ago, Apple announced<\/a> that it would expand Apple Fitness+<\/a> availability to Japan, following the rollout of the service to 28 additional regions, including Chile, Hong Kong, India, the Netherlands, Singapore, and Taiwan.<\/p>\n The announcement<\/a> also introduced AI-powered dubbed workouts and meditations, using generated voices based on each Fitness+ trainer\u2019s real voice.<\/p>\n Apple said the feature would require iOS 26.1 or later, tvOS 26.1 or later, and iPadOS 26.1 or later, with dubbed content available in Spanish and German, and Japanese support arriving alongside the expansion to Japan.<\/p>\n Now, as spotted by MacOtakara<\/a>, the service is live in Japan, costing \u00a5980\/month (roughly $6.20), or \u00a57,800\/year (roughly $49).<\/p>\n As it does in other regions, Apple is offering a 3-month trial of Apple Fitness+ in Japan to customers who acquire eligible products, including Apple Watch, iPad, Apple TV, and iPhone, as well as select Beats products like the Powerbeats Pro 2.<\/p>\n Like in other regions, there\u2019s a 1-month free trial available, in addition to a 3-month trial for customers who purchase a new Apple Watch<\/a>, iPhone, iPad<\/a>, Apple TV, AirPods Pro 3<\/a>, or Powerbeats Pro 2<\/a> from Apple or an authorized retailer.<\/p>\n To celebrate the launch, Apple is highlighting the \u201cTime to Walk: Naomi Watanabe\u201d activity, a 17-minute audio walking experience<\/a> in which the Japanese actress and comedian reflects on her career and personal journey.<\/p>\n Do you use Apple Fitness+? Let us know in the comments.<\/p>\n Accessory deals on Amazon<\/p>\n \t\t FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More.<\/a><\/p>\n![\"Image:](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/fitness-plus-japan.jpg\")
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