Private Internet Access (PIA) — Fully open-source clients, privacy-focused, great value
Verdict
Open-source clients, strong privacy posture, very affordable. Japan server count is on the smaller side but stable. Court-validated no-logs over many years.
Pros
- Fully open-source clients
- Unlimited simultaneous connections
- Court-tested no-log policy
- P2P/torrent friendly
- Optional dedicated IP
Cons
- Slower than top tier
- US jurisdiction (note for privacy-sensitive users)
- Older-feeling UI
Specs
| Japan Servers | 30 (Tokyo) |
|---|---|
| Speed | 8.3 / 10 |
| Price | $2.03 / mo (2yr) · $11.99 / mo |
| Simultaneous Connections | ∞ |
| Money-back | 30 days |
| No-log audited | ✔ |
| Kill switch | ✔ |
| Obfuscation | ✔ |
| P2P | ✔ |
FANZA / DMM Compatibility
FANZA unblocking occasionally needs a server switch but works overall.