Okuricart – Japanese Checkout for WooCommerce
Japanese-style WooCommerce checkout: furigana, postal code autofill, input memory, free-shipping bar, noshi and delivery date/time.
Solid choice
Okuricart is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Was last updated 2 weeks ago, and scores 64/100 on our health check.
- Actively developed — last update 2 weeks ago
- Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
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Rankings
Where Okuricart stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| checkout | >100 |
| furigana | #5 |
| japan | #62 |
| postal code | >100 |
| woocommerce | >100 |
About Okuricart
From the official readme · v0.7.2Description
Okuricart extends WooCommerce for Japanese online stores (especially gift and food shops) with Japan-specific checkout features. The free version provides a reliable, well-designed “Japanese-style checkout”.
- Furigana (kana reading) fields, placed right after the name, auto-generated from the kanji as the customer types and fully editable
- Postal code to address autofill (uses the postal code data stored on your site, with an optional external API fallback)
- One-click import of Japan Post’s nationwide postal code data from the settings screen, with an optional monthly automatic update
- Remember input for next time (stored on this device only, no account required, opt-in, off by default)
- Free-shipping bar (“¥X more for free shipping”) on the cart and checkout, using the free shipping threshold already set in your WooCommerce shipping zones
- Noshi (gift label) request at checkout: a “Request noshi” checkbox and a free-text field for the label wording, shown on the order screen, emails and order details
- Delivery date and time slot request at checkout: the customer picks from dates built from your settings (lead time, selectable window, closed weekdays and specific closed dates), so holidays never appear as options
- Legal notice helper for Japan: build a “Specified Commercial Transactions Act (特定商取引法に基づく表記)” page from your details via the [okuricart_tokushoho] shortcode, and show the required pre-order confirmation notice (returns/cancellation) at checkout
- Block checkout (Cart & Checkout Blocks) and classic (shortcode) checkout support, HPOS compatible
The premium version (sold separately) will add a shipping rate engine (carrier rates and estimated delivery dates), full noshi support (wording/mizuhiki rules, vertical preview, per-line labels), multiple shipping destinations, invoice documents, and repeat ordering.
External services
This plugin can connect to the zipcloud postal code API (https://zipcloud.ibsnet.co.jp/) to look up an address when the entered postal code is not found in the postal code data stored on your site.
- What is sent: only the 7-digit postal code the customer entered at checkout (no name, address, or other personal data).
- When: only when the postal code is not found in the site’s own postal code data. This can be turned off under WooCommerce > Settings > Okuricart (“External API fallback”).
- zipcloud terms of use: https://zipcloud.ibsnet.co.jp/rule/api
This plugin can download the nationwide postal code data file from Japan Post (https://www.post.japanpost.jp/) to fill the on-site postal code database.
- What is sent: a plain HTTP GET request for the public data file (utf_ken_all.zip). No personal data or site information is sent.
- When: only when you click “Import nationwide data” under WooCommerce > Settings > Okuricart, and (if “Monthly auto-update” is on) once a month in the background. Japan Post’s site terms: https://www.post.japanpost.jp/zipcode/dl/readme.html
Installation
- Install and activate the plugin (WooCommerce is required).
- The Japanese-style fields work on both the block (Cart & Checkout Blocks) and the classic (shortcode) checkout.
- Configure postal code autofill (including the nationwide data import), input memory, furigana, the free-shipping bar, noshi requests, delivery date/time, the Specified Commercial Transactions Act notice, and data removal under WooCommerce > Settings > Okuricart.
Frequently asked questions
Is WooCommerce required?
Yes. This plugin extends WooCommerce.
Does the input memory feature send personal data anywhere?
No. Input memory is stored only in the customer’s browser (localStorage) and is never sent to the server or saved to the order. It is opt-in and off by default, the consent checkbox is always unchecked, and payment details and email address are never stored. Saved data is removed after the retention period you set (30 to 90 days).
Does it work with both block and classic checkout?
Yes. The Japanese-style fields (furigana, postal code autofill, input memory, free-shipping bar, noshi request) work on both the Cart & Checkout Blocks and the classic shortcode checkout.
How is the furigana (kana reading) generated?
As the customer types their name in kanji, the reading typed before IME conversion is captured on the device and filled into the furigana fields as katakana. No dictionary or external service is used, and the customer can edit the furigana. This can be turned off under WooCommerce > Settings > Okuricart.
What happens to my data when I uninstall the plugin?
By default nothing is deleted, so your data is kept if you reinstall. If you enable “delete data on uninstall” under WooCommerce > Settings > Okuricart, the plugin’s tables and settings are removed when the plugin is deleted.
Where does the free-shipping bar get its threshold?
From WooCommerce itself. Add a “Free shipping” method to your shipping zone with a minimum order amount, and the bar shows how much more the customer needs to spend, matching WooCommerce’s own free-shipping decision (including coupons and tax display). If no such method exists in the zone, nothing is shown. The bar can be turned off under WooCommerce > Settings > Okuricart.
What does the noshi request do?
It adds a “Request noshi” (request a noshi gift label) checkbox and a free-text field (up to 200 characters) for the label wording to the checkout. The request is saved with the order and shown on the order screen, in order emails and in the customer’s order details. It can be turned off for non-gift stores under WooCommerce > Settings > Okuricart. Automatic wording/mizuhiki rules, vertical preview and per-line labels are part of the premium version.
How do I load the nationwide postal code data?
The plugin ships with only a small sample of postal codes (16 entries) for testing. Until the full data is loaded, any postal code not found on your site is looked up via the zipcloud external API (see “External services” below). The easiest way is the built-in importer: go to WooCommerce > Settings > Okuricart and click “Import nationwide data”. It downloads Japan Post’s data and imports it in the background (about 120,000 entries), so lookups keep working while it runs. A once-a-month automatic update is on by default and can be turned off there. Alternatively, with WP-CLI: Download…
Changelog
Display name change only. No settings or data changes are needed.
0.7.2
- Changed: the plugin’s display name is now “Okuricart – Japanese Checkout for WooCommerce” so it is easier to find. The plugin slug, settings and data are unchanged.
0.7.1
- Fixed: the bundled Japanese translation now follows the WordPress Japanese translation style guide: no spaces around half-width numbers (for example “約12万件”), no middle dots or slashes for lists, no full-width symbols, and consistent long-vowel and wording rules.
- Changed: the readme now refers to settings and checkout labels by their English names.
0.7.0
- Changed: the plugin’s source strings are now in English, so the admin screens and checkout display in English on English-language sites.
- New: a Japanese translation (languages/okuricart-ja.po / .mo) is bundled and loaded automatically on Japanese sites. It follows the WordPress Japanese translation style guide, so a few labels now use half-width parentheses and spacing (for example “Last name (furigana)” is “セイ (フリガナ)”).
- Changed: the delivery date label now uses the site language’s weekday name (for example “Wed, 1/7” in English, “1月7日 (水)” in Japanese).
0.6.0
- Improved: the noshi request now has separate “Inscription (upper noshi)” and “Name (lower noshi)” fields, instead of a single free-text field. Orders placed before this update keep showing their combined text.
- Improved: the delivery date and time-slot selectors now show “No preference” as the default option on both block and classic checkout.
0.5.0
- New: Specified Commercial Transactions Act (特定商取引法に基づく表記) helper. Enter your business details under WooCommerce > Settings > Okuricart and the [okuricart_tokushoho] shortcode renders them as a table (a one-click button also creates a page containing it). The page always reflects your current settings.
- New: pre-order confirmation notice at checkout (block and classic), for the 2022 amended Act. Before placing the order it shows the returns/cancellation terms and a link to the notice page. It is off by default and only appears once your details are filled in.
- Note: this feature is not legal advice and does not auto-generate the body of a return policy or privacy policy — it presents the details you enter, which you should confirm yourself.
0.4.0
- New: delivery date and time slot request at checkout (block and classic). Selectable dates are built from your settings — lead time, selectable window, closed weekdays and specific closed dates (holidays) — so closed days never appear as options. Shown on the admin order screen, order emails, order details and the Analytics order export.
- Improved: the noshi request now appears as columns in the Analytics > Orders export, and noshi in order emails is rendered through WooCommerce’s own order-meta styling.
- Developers: public hooks for the premium add-on (okuricart_loaded, okuricart_settings_sections, okuricart_settings_tabs, okuricart_checkout_field_registered) and a jpcart_shipping_group row created per order. The free version stays fully functional on its own.
- Note: the Freemius SDK is not bundled in the free version.
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FAQ
Okuricart: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 17, 2026
Is Okuricart free?
Yes. Okuricart is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Okuricart safe to use in 2026?
Okuricart is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Was last updated 2 weeks ago, and scores 64/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Okuricart?
Okuricart is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 261 times since it launched in September 2026. It was downloaded 272 times in the last 30 days.
Does Okuricart work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Okuricart up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.5 or newer.
What PHP version does Okuricart need?
Okuricart requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Okuricart last updated?
The latest version, 0.7.2, was released on October 3, 2026 (2 weeks ago).
Who makes Okuricart?
Okuricart is developed and maintained by Gen-jidouka.
What are the best alternatives to Okuricart?
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