Japan MCP Server

MCP for building Japan-native websites with AI.

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What is the Japan MCP Server?

MCP for building Japan-native websites with AI.

What the server does

Lead tool: review_jp_ui — the front-end correctness enforcer (run it on any UI, including Western-built, before shipping to Japan).

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Maintainer setup documentation.

Recorded tools

Check the linked publisher documentation and your connected client's tool list. Names and availability can vary with the server version and account permissions.

ToolWhat it does
review_jp_ui**Flagship enforcer** — scores CSS/markup against the Japanese UI standard (typography, colour, font payload) with JLReq/JIS citations and fixes.
generate_jp_formOutputs Japanese form markup: 姓/名 order, furigana, 〒 postal auto-fill, 3-field phone, 年月日 dates.
validate_jp_formScores a form against JP conventions (0-100) with issues, severity, and code fixes.
generate_jp_placeholderReturns test data: names in kanji/katakana/romaji, real postal codes, formatted phone numbers, era dates.
suggest_keigo_levelConverts English UI text to Japanese at the appropriate politeness level for a given business context.
score_japan_readinessRates a page across five categories: forms, copy, trust signals, typography, cultural fit.
transform_for_japanRewrites Western markup into Japan-ready markup with a before/after score and per-change explanations.
check_jp_typographyAudits CSS for Japanese typography: font stacks, line-height, kinsoku shori, sizing, palt.
get_seasonal_contextReturns the current season, active events, 24 microseasons (二十四節気), and launch blackout windows.
audit_japan_uxSeven-category audit (layout, typography, visual, navigation, trust, content, mobile) with a letter grade.
design_direction_for_japanProduces a Japan-specific design brief from brand type, audience, and industry.

How to install the Japan MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "japan-ux": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "japan-ux-mcp"]
    }
  }
}

Add to claude_desktop_config.json, then restart Claude Desktop.

Example prompts to try

  • “Use Japan to review jp ui.”
  • “Use Japan to generate jp form.”
  • “Use Japan to validate jp form.”

Frequently asked questions

MCP for building Japan-native websites with AI. Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.