Stripe has expanded its services to Japan by introducing Stripe Terminal, facilitating seamless transactions across both online and offline environments.

This launch coincides with the unveiling of new features that incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) and stablecoins. Among these, Stripe Terminal supports Tap to Pay on iOS devices and connects with popular Japanese payment methods like PayPay, as well as international ones such as Weixin Pay or WeChat Pay. It also features the new Reader S710, which enables merchants to accept payments even when cellular service is unavailable.

Improving Unified Commerce for Businesses

A recent study by Stripe indicates that many Japanese businesses dealing in both online and offline channels face significant hidden costs and find it difficult to utilize scattered payment data effectively. To address these issues, Stripe Terminal strives to streamline payments, reduce operational hurdles, and enhance customer interactions.

The research was carried out between 15-26 July 2025 by YouGov on behalf of Stripe, involving 2,330 business owners and key decision-makers across China, India, Japan, and Singapore. It examined various aspects including international commerce, payment solutions, and AI integration.

During the Stripe Tour Tokyo, it was highlighted that the company intends to assist Japanese businesses in expanding into South Korea by integrating preferred local payment methods such as Naver Pay, Samsung Pay, PAYCO, and various Korean bank cards. Additionally, Stripe Reader offers enhanced fraud prevention through 3D Secure 2, which reportedly boosted authorization rates by 25%.

Stripe also launched the Stripe Startups programme, providing funding opportunities, networking platforms, and resources tailored for venture-backed companies to boost their growth.

Inforich, a global mobile battery sharing service, has chosen Stripe Terminal for its cohesive development framework and multilingual capabilities, setting its sights on international expansion.