Can I Play League of Legends in Japan? How to Rank Up in Both Vietnamese and Japanese Servers

The good news is that you absolutely can. play League of Legends in Japan, whether on the Japanese server or the Vietnamese server. The article below will guide you fully on how to play League of Legends in Japan, helping you climb the ranks without worrying about lag.

How to play League of Legends in Japan using Japanese server

Riot Games officially opened the League of Legends server in Japan in 2016. This server is operated by Riot Japan, has Japanese language support and very good response speed because the system is located right in the country.

The special thing is that players in Japan do not need VPN, do not worry about high ping and can easily communicate with the Japanese gaming community if you know the language. In addition, you can still log in with your old Riot account, just choose the right server region.

To play League of Legends in Japan using the Japanese server, you need to do the following steps:

• Download the installer from Riot Games Japan: Go to https://loljp.leagueoflegends.com to download the Japanese client.
• Create Riot account: Register an account at https://signup.leagueoflegends.com/, remember to select the region as “Japan”.
• Install game and login: After downloading, install and log in with the created account.
• Enjoy the game: The interface will be in Japanese, but you can adjust it to English if needed in the settings.

The difference between playing LOL Vietnam in Japan is that you will experience higher ping when connecting to the Vietnam server, while playing on the Japanese server the ping will be lower and more stable.

How to play LOL Vietnam in Japan (VNG server)

Many Vietnamese gamers in Japan still want to stay connected with the gaming community at home. Playing League of Legends in Japan but on the Vietnamese server is completely possible with a few simple steps.

Steps to transfer LOL server to Vietnam:

• Download League of Legends version published by VNG at: https://lienminh.vnggames.com/
• Use VPN for initial download and installation:

• Choose a VPN with servers located in Vietnam.
• Connect VPN to download and login for the first time.
• Once set up, you can play without a VPN, but for stable speeds, a high-quality VPN or a stable Internet connection in Japan is still recommended.

Note: Some players have reported that weak or incompatible networks can cause high ping or failure to load the game. Therefore, choosing a stable, high-speed network is very important when playing on the Vietnamese server from Japan.

Compare Japanese and Vietnamese League servers

To help you choose between the two servers, here is a quick comparison table:

Criteria	Japan Server	Vietnam Server (VNG)
Ping (from Japan)	5-20ms	80-150ms
Language	Japanese/English	Vietnamese
Cộng đồng	Japanese + Expat	Vietnamese people
Skins/Event	Sync with Global	There is delay
Competitive	Less toxic	Highly competitive
RP Price	Equivalent	Cheaper

Advantages of Japanese server:

• Low ping, smooth experience
• Polite community, less toxic
• Update content quickly
• Suitable for serious rank climbing

Advantages of Vietnamese server:

• Communicate easily in Vietnamese
• Connect with old friends
• Understand the meta and familiar gameplay
• More affordable

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Stable experience playing League of Legends in Japan

To have the best experience playing League of Legends in Japan, you need to note the following experiences:

• Use a stable network connection, prioritize high-speed Wi-Fi or unlimited 4G SIM.
• Avoid playing during peak hours (7-10pm) when the network is crowded.
• For Vietnamese servers, use a paid VPN to reduce ping.
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Frequently Asked Questions When Playing LOL in Japan

Can I play both Japanese and Vietnamese servers at the same time?

You can install two LOL clients in parallel (one Riot Japanese server version, one VNG Vietnamese server version) on your computer and play as you like. However, you should log out completely and close the old launcher before opening the other version to avoid errors.

Will my account be locked if I use VPN to play League of Legends in Japan?

If you use a reputable, secure VPN, your account will not be locked. Avoid using free VPNs because they may be suspected of IP spam or unauthorized access.

Can I transfer my account from Vietnamese server to Japanese server?

No. Riot account (Japanese server) and VNG account (Vietnamese server) are two completely separate systems, cannot be transferred or synchronized.

Playing League of Legends in Japan is no longer an obstacle for international students or Vietnamese people living far away from home. Whether you choose the Japanese server to experience a new community, or stay loyal to the Vietnamese server to play with friends, as long as you have a stable network connection, you can climb the ranks smoothly. Don't forget to equip yourself with basic knowledge about networking, VPN, and account management to protect your game account safely.

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