LOCVPS Tokyo SoftBank VPS Review · Three-Carrier via SoftBank · From ¥24/mo · Code 2026 20% Off
Overall Score
7.6/ 10
Performance
7.0
Network
8.0
Stability
8.0
Support
7.0
Value
7.0
Review of LOCVPS Tokyo SoftBank VPS: Telecom 163 / Unicom 4837 / Mobile CMI route into Tokyo via SoftBank, upstream AS134835. KVM + IPv6, from ¥24/mo (1C/2GB/400Mbps/750GB), flash tier 2C/4GB at ¥36. Unlocks Netflix / Disney+ / DMM and more. Code 2026 = 20% off with same-price renewal. Ships official test IP and a Tokyo speed-test node for self-verification.
✓ Pros
- Tokyo SoftBank line, three carriers routed via SoftBank
- Inbound Telecom 163 / Unicom 4837 / Mobile CMI into SoftBank, upstream AS134835
- Broad streaming unlock (Netflix / Disney+ / Prime / DMM family / DAZN, etc.)
- KVM + IPv6; flash tier 2C/4GB at just ¥36/mo
- Code 2026 = 20% off site-wide with same-price renewal
- Official test IP 103.85.24.141 + Tokyo speed-test node for pre-purchase testing
× Cons
- Native JP IP is tagged as Hong Kong by some IP databases
- China three-carrier latency is higher than HK / CN2 lines (Tokyo distance)
- Steam reads as Hong Kong region; Google Play reads as China region
- Higher tier (4C/12GB ¥176/mo) is moderately pricey
1. LOCVPS & this product
LOCVPS is an established overseas cloud / VPS provider with nodes in Hong Kong, the US, Japan and Korea (site: locvps.net). This review covers its Tokyo SoftBank line — aimed at low-latency Japan workloads, streaming unlock and cross-border use. KVM with IPv4 + IPv6, Tokyo datacenter, upstream AS134835 Starry Network Limited.
2. Plans & pricing
Go to LocVPSAggregated from the provider's public pages (confirm at checkout; code 2026 = 20% off):
3. Routing (in / out)
Advertised three-network routing:
- Inbound: Telecom 163 / Unicom AS4837 / Mobile CMI into SoftBank → Tokyo
- Return: Telecom via 163; Unicom (Beijing/Shanghai) via 4837, (Guangzhou) via AS10099 → AS9929; Mobile via CMI
- Upstream: AS134835 Starry Network Limited
A SoftBank-direct structure — low latency within Japan / Asia; for mainland China it is optimized-direct, not CN2 GIA. Verify peak-hour behavior with the test IP below.
4. Datacenter · virtualization · system
Tokyo datacenter; KVM with 1–2 IPv4 plus IPv6 per plan. Mail: IPv4 port 25 open, IPv6 port 25 not supported.
5. Official test IP & how to test
Go to LocVPSBefore buying, ping / mtr / speed-test the official endpoints (provider-supplied, not our benchmarks):
| Item | Address |
|---|---|
| Tokyo test IP | 103.85.24.141 |
| Tokyo speed test | jpty.speedtest.locvps.net |
6. Streaming unlock & IP detection
Per official / public info (actual unlock depends on platform policy):
- Unlocks: Netflix / Disney+ / Amazon Prime / DAZN / Apple TV / iQIYI International / part of DMM / VideoMarket / TELASA / J:COM / ChatGPT / Claude / Meta AI / NBA / FuboTV
- Detection: native JP IP, but some databases tag it as Hong Kong; Steam reads HK, Google Play reads China
- IP risk: low in most databases
7. Use cases
Suits low-latency Japan workloads, JP / overseas streaming, cross-border e-commerce, AI access, hosting and relay nodes.
8. FAQ
What routing? Three carriers into Tokyo via SoftBank (Telecom 163 / Unicom 4837 / Mobile CMI); returns via 163 / 4837 / (Guangzhou Unicom) 9929 / CMI; upstream AS134835.
Windows / IPv6? IPv6 yes; Windows not stated for this line — confirm at checkout.
Coupon? Code 2026 — 20% off with same-price renewal.
Test first? Use test IP 103.85.24.141 and Tokyo node jpty.speedtest.locvps.net.
9. Data source
Specs, routing and pricing aggregated from LOCVPS official public pages (checked 2026-06); the checkout page is authoritative. Buy buttons are our affiliate links and do not affect the content or score.
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