How to create Nico Nico account and watch Nico Video from outside Japan

Niconico (ニコニコ Nikoniko, means "Smile"), formerly known as Nico Nico Douga (ニコニコ動画 Niko Niko Dōga, means "Smiley Smiley Video"), is one of the largest video sharing website in Japan managed by Dwango. The Japanese media hub site is well-known for its large video remixing community and the real-time display of user comments during the playback. Users can upload, view and share video clips. Unlike other video sharing sites, however, comments are overlaid directly onto the video, synced to a specific playback time.

Get a Japan VPN to watch Nico Nico

Even though Nico Nico is highly popular among masses, its programs are not yet available outside Japan. To get Nico Nico working, you will therefore need to give the websites an impression that you are actually located in Japan, even though you are somewhere completely different. A Japan VPN is the best tool to solve the problem, it will give Japan IP addresses.

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How to create Nico Nico account

Some people don't have an account at Nico Nico and therefore can't view its videos. So first we need a Nico Nico account. Registering becomes a lot easier when you know what all the fields are. Follow the following screen shot for a guide on what to enter and where.

Step 1 - Open Nico Nico. Be sure you are connected to a Japan VPN server, or you are unable to access the website.

Step 2 - Just click on the buttons to get into the registration page.

Step 3 - It will take you to the registration page. Enter your email, click on the submit button to get start.

Step 4 - You should now see a message telling you that an email has been sent to your registered email address.
Go to your email, find the email from niconico, click the confirmation link. And if you didn't get it, check your Spam folder.

Step 5 - After click on the confirmation link, it will lead you to the page requires your basic info. Don't worry even if it's all in Japanese, I have prepared a guide for you. Just check your details, fill in all the fields and click confirm.

Step 6 - You are now complete the registration, and log-in! You have an account at Nico Nico and you have full access to do anything in Nico Nico.