Car Navigation in Your Own Language — for International Residents in Japan

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If the factory navigation system in your car only displays Japanese, we can replace the head unit with an Android system that works in your own language. Atozukeya is a car navigation and audio installation shop in Suginami, Tokyo. We have carried out this work for residents in Japan from Taiwan, Korea, Australia, the Philippines, Vietnam and Nepal. Checking whether a unit fits your car is free, and you can do it on LINE in your own language.

The problem: your factory navigation only speaks Japanese

Most cars sold in Japan ship with a factory navigation system that has no language setting. You can open every menu and there is simply no option to switch it. In practice that means:

  • You cannot type a destination, because the address entry is Japanese only
  • Voice guidance is in Japanese, so highway exits and lane changes come too late
  • The map, video and music apps you use every day are not available on the car screen
  • The screen is small and low resolution compared with your phone

What changes when we replace the head unit

We fit an Android head unit made for your specific model, so it sits in the dashboard like the original. Once it is in:

  • Display and voice guidance switch to your language. Available languages depend on the unit, so tell us which one you need before we order.
  • You install the apps you already use. Google Maps, Waze, YouTube, Netflix, Spotify and so on run directly on the unit.
  • Your original car functions keep working — steering wheel controls, reversing camera, parking sensors and factory audio, depending on the model.
  • Sound often improves without changing the speakers. The head unit does the audio processing, so many customers notice the difference on the first drive.
  • Dashcams, a reversing camera and in-car WiFi can be fitted at the same time, which saves labour compared with separate visits.

One thing we want to be honest about: Apple CarPlay cannot play video. CarPlay is limited to maps, music, phone and messages. If you want YouTube or a streaming subscription in the car, you need an Android head unit — that is exactly what we install.

Real installations for residents in Japan

These are cars we have actually worked on. The product pages linked below are in Japanese, but you can send us the link on LINE and we will explain it in English.

Taiwan | MINI

MINI Android navigation installation at Atozukeya Tokyo

Work carried out: Android head unit, front and rear dashcams, reversing camera, audio tuning, in-car WiFi. The owner travelled to us from the Kansai region.

MINI F-series navigation page

Korea | Lexus IS (2015)

Lexus IS 2015 Android navigation installation at Atozukeya Tokyo

Work carried out: Head unit replacement.

Lexus IS navigation page

Australia | Jeep Wrangler (JL)

Jeep Wrangler JL 14.5 inch Android navigation at Atozukeya Tokyo

Work carried out: Head unit replacement. This 14.5-inch unit was developed by us for right-hand-drive JL Wranglers.

Jeep Wrangler JL navigation page

Philippines | Toyota Land Cruiser 100

Toyota Land Cruiser 100 Android navigation installation at Atozukeya Tokyo

Work carried out: Head unit replacement. Units are available for model years from 1999 onwards, so older cars are usually not a problem.

Land Cruiser 100 navigation page

Vietnam | Audi

Audi MMI repair and monitor replacement at Atozukeya Tokyo

Work carried out: MMI repair and monitor replacement.

Audi MMI repair page

Nepal | Mercedes-Benz V-Class (2018)

Mercedes-Benz V-Class W447 Android navigation installation at Atozukeya Tokyo

Work carried out: Head unit replacement.

Mercedes-Benz V-Class navigation page

Imported and Japanese cars, new and old, are all welcome. Send us your model and year on LINE and we will tell you what fits.

What our customers say

“A phenomenal service that gives my 10-year-old car a new lease on life! I finally got my beloved MINI equipped with the Android navigation system I’d always dreamed of. From confirming my car model, getting a quote, purchasing, and inspecting the goods upon arrival, to the final installation, their service was incredibly professional and meticulous throughout. When the car was handed over, the owner spent a lot of time providing very detailed operating instructions, and their after-sales service on LINE is excellent. Even more surprising is the dramatic improvement in the sound quality; now every drive is a pleasure.”

A customer from Taiwan living in Japan (MINI, August 2026, Google review)

“I had Android installed in my Mini crossover. Having Android in my car has breathed new life into my driving experience. The service was very good and everyone is very polite and helpful. I am even able to contact them if I run into any issues with using the new system. They gave an explanation of the new system that was very clear. I would definitely recommend.”

Tom H (MINI Crossover, August 2026, Google review)

Our Google rating is 4.8 from 69 reviews (as of 24 August 2026).

How it works

  1. Message us on LINE. Tell us the make, model and year. Write in your own language if that is easier — we use translation.
  2. Send a few photos of your dashboard. That is enough for us to confirm the fit. You do not need to send your VIN or your vehicle inspection certificate.
  3. We send a quote covering the unit, labour and any extras such as dashcams.
  4. We order and inspect the unit before your appointment.
  5. Installation, then a full walkthrough when we hand the car back. After that, questions on LINE are always welcome.

What it costs

The total depends on the unit your car takes, the labour involved and any extras. As one published example, the 14.5-inch unit for the Jeep Wrangler JL is 330,000 yen including tax, built to order. Quotes and fitment checks are free, so please ask before assuming. Every unit carries our own six-month warranty from the date of delivery.

Frequently asked questions

I do not speak Japanese. Can I still contact you?

Yes. Message us on LINE and we will reply using translation. We have taken customers from Taiwan, Vietnam and Nepal all the way through to installation this way. Because it is written text, it also works well if you are not comfortable on the phone.

Will the navigation really display my language?

The display language can be changed in the Android settings. Which languages are available depends on the unit, so tell us the language you need before we order and we will check it for you.

My car is old. Can it still be done?

Usually yes. We have fitted units to a 2015 Lexus IS, a 2018 Mercedes V-Class and a MINI that had been driven for ten years. For the Land Cruiser 100, units cover model years from 1999. The right unit depends on model and year, so send us those details first.

How much will it cost?

It depends on the unit, the labour and any extras. Send us your model, year and what you would like, and we will send a full quote. Quotes and fitment checks are free.

Can you fit a dashcam and a reversing camera at the same time?

Yes. Front and rear dashcams, a reversing camera and in-car WiFi can all be fitted during the same visit. We did exactly that for the MINI shown above.

Can I watch YouTube or streaming services in the car?

Yes, with an Android head unit. Apple CarPlay cannot do this — it is limited to maps, music, phone and messages. Our units run Android, so you install video and music apps directly. Please follow Japanese road traffic law regarding watching video while driving.

Will the sound improve if I do not change the speakers?

Many customers tell us it does. The head unit handles the audio processing, so the way the same speakers sound can change noticeably. We also tune the audio settings on request.

What if I cannot work out how to use it later?

We explain everything when we hand the car back, and you can keep asking on LINE afterwards. The questions that come up after a week of real use are the important ones, so please do ask.

I live far from Tokyo. Can you still help?

We do our best. Customers have travelled to us from the Kansai region. We can also introduce a partner workshop closer to you. Ask us on LINE.

Talk to us

Message us on LINE — fitment check is free

Send your make, model and year. We will tell you which unit fits and roughly what it costs. Any language is fine.

  • Address: Hon-Amanuma 1-1-15, 1F, Suginami-ku, Tokyo, Japan
  • Phone: 03-5364-9455
  • Opening hours: 11:00–18:30 (closed Tuesday and Wednesday)
  • Operated by: Multiplication Co., Ltd.

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