Windows 10: How to properly install Japanese language on Windows 11

Windows 11 HOME 22H2.So, the Windows display language is set to English, and I want to keep it that way. I also want my PC and programs to keep using English. However, I also need to be able to type using Japanese characters instead of using the Roman alphabet. I have added Japanese to the list of installed languages from settings - time and language - language, but when I go to the taskbar and click on the language icon, I don't get the "switch to Japanese" option. I get an "English Japanese" option which does not change anything.

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Japanese Language Pack cannot install. Computer is Surface Pro 3

Hi Lee,

To get a better clarity about the issue, please provide the details below:

• Do you receive any error message?
• Did you make any changes prior to the issue?

Meanwhile, I suggest you to follow the steps below and check if it helps.

Step 1:

• 
  Press Windows + I keys on the keyboard to open Settings menu.
  
• 
  Click on Time and language in settings window.
  
• 
  Click on Region and language from left navigation pane.
  
• 
  Click on Add a language (+ symbol)
  
• 
  Select Japanese language pack.
  
• Now, click on Japanese language pack and click on
  Set a default button under the Region and language from left navigation pane.

Step 2:

• 
  Press Windows + X keys on the keyboard, select
  Control panel.
  
• 
  Type Language in the search bar located at the top right corner of Control panel and click on language.
  
• 
  Click on the Japaneselanguage pack on the Language window.
  
• 
  Click on Download and install language pack button under
  Japanese
  language pack.
  
• 
  Enter the administrator password if prompted.
  
• 
  Click on Save button.
  

Please post back with the updated status regarding issue with downloading language pack, we will be happy to assist you further.

Thank you.

 

My computer is stuck in Japanese.

Hi,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

We understand the concern as you are unable to switch out of Japanese language on your PC. In order to get clarity and to assist you accordingly, please reply with the answers to the questions below.

• What is the Version and Build of Windows 10 installed? (Type
  winver in Windows search/Run command)
  
• Did you try installing English language pack and setting it to default in Settings?

Meanwhile, we would suggest you to perform these steps to uninstall Japanese language and check.



Uninstall Japanese language

1. Click on Start menu and type
   CMD, right click on CMD and select Run as Administrator.
   

1. Type in Lpksetup /u on the command prompt and hit enter.
2. You will be presented with previous language pack installed.
3. Click on Japanese language and click Next to uninstall it.
4. Restart the PC and check.

Let us know the results. We will certainly assist you further.



Aditya Roy

Microsoft Community – Moderator

 

Japanese Keyboard

Hi Kiyakat,

Thank you for posting your question in the Microsoft Community.

Let us follow these steps and check if that makes any difference:

Step A: Remove the Language Pack.

1. Click on the Start button, go to Settings > Time & Language > Region &
   Language.
   
2. Click on Japanese Language and the click on Remove.
   

Step B: Re-add the Language pack.

1. Click on the Start button, go to Settings > Time & Language > Region &
   language.
   
2. Click on Add a Language >Select the Language (Japanese).
   
3. Once added, click on Options button, and select Add Keyboards to select Japanese keyboard.
   

Hope this helps.

Let us know if you got the help you needed by clicking ‘Yes’ or ‘No’.

Regards,

Srimadhwa B

Microsoft Community-Moderator