Amazon plans to launch video streaming service in Japan

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NEW YORK: Amazon has said in a statement that they were planning to launch its video streaming service in Japan for members of its Prime paid service as it gears up for Netflix  planned entry into the state in September.

Amazon’s Prime members get unlimited access to videos under its Prime Instant Video service. Prime membership, which costs 3,900 yen a year in Japan, provides members other services such as the option to choose a delivery date for online purchases for free.