Japan · Food & Groceries

Demae-can

One of Japan's longest-running food delivery platforms - order from local restaurants and national chains.

What it helps with

Delivery from Japanese chains and local shopsDemae-can lists sushi, pizza, ramen and bento shops, including many chains that are not on other apps.
Paying cash on deliveryCash on delivery is available for many shops, alongside card and app payments.
Ordering through LINEYou can log in with a LINE account, which many residents already have.

About Demae-can

Demae-can is a Japanese food delivery service that has operated since the early days of online ordering, partnering with a large network of restaurants across the country. Many of its partner shops are local and independent restaurants that do not appear on global delivery apps.

Key Features

Wide Restaurant Network: From neighborhood shops to national chains.
Flexible Payment: Payment options generally include credit cards, e-wallets and cash on delivery, depending on the shop.
Scheduled Orders: Order ahead for a specific delivery time.
Points and Coupons: Earn points and use coupons on orders.

How to Get Started

Open the Demae-can app or website and enter your delivery address in Japan.
Register with a phone number or email address and confirm the SMS verification.
Choose a restaurant and add items to your cart.
Select a payment method, place the order and wait for delivery.

Before you use it

Good to know: The app and site are in Japanese only; addresses must be entered in Japanese format.
Sign-up: A Japanese phone number is useful because riders call when they cannot find the address.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Demae-can work with a foreign bank card in Japan?: Not reliably - a foreign card may be declined. Check the notice above, or plan to use a local payment method.
Is Demae-can available in English?: Not officially - the interface is mainly in the local language.
Do I need a local phone number to use Demae-can?: No, an international phone number generally works for Demae-can.
Do I need local ID or residency for Demae-can?: No, Demae-can doesn't require local ID or residency for visitors.
Where can I use Demae-can?: iOS · Android · Web
How much does Demae-can cost?: Menu price plus delivery fee; minimum order set by each shop