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Japanese Article Number

What is a Japanese Article Number?

The Japanese Article Number, or JAN, is a barcode standard that is compatible with EAN. This barcode is the universal code for products sold in Japan. It was created in 1978 and is standardized by the JIS-X-0501 standard. The JAN is a 12-digit code that is used on nearly all products in the country.