How to Send an iMessage to Japan

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Open the Messages app.

   It's the green speech bubble icon located on your iPhone's home screen.
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   Step 2: Tap the new message button.

   It's the pencil and paper icon in the top right corner of the Messages screen. , Doing so will automatically fill out your country's exit code, and you'll want to do this if you're sending a message from outside of Japan.Alternatively, you can type in your full country exit code.
   
   Check http://www.howtocallabroad.com/codes.html for a list of all the country codes. , 81 is the Japanese country code. ,, It's the blank field just above the right side of the keyboard. ,, Your iMessage will be sent to your recipient in Japan!
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   Step 3: Type in "+."

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   Step 4: Type in "81."

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   Step 5: Type in a person's phone number.

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   Step 6: Tap the message field.

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   Step 7: Type in your message.

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   Step 8: Tap the blue up arrow to send.

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