VPN Life is a VPN information media operated by SNI (Supplier Network International), a group with networks in both Japan and overseas — including subsidiaries inside China.
Our articles are produced primarily based on first-hand information from members who actually live and work in Japan and China, the two environments where VPN choice has the biggest impact on daily life. We are well-versed in local internet conditions through hands-on testing on the ground, not desk research.
- Editorial Team: A multinational team (Japan / China / Singapore)
- What We Test: We subscribe to and test major VPN services
- Main Testing Regions: Japan, China, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, the Philippines, Malaysia, etc.
- Key Test Items (examples): Connection availability / Internet speed / IP location & routing (geo-detection)
- Multilingual Sites: Japanese / English / Chinese
- Contact: Please reach out via our contact form
What is VPN Life?
VPN Life is a VPN information media launched out of “urgent necessity” by a team that has thoroughly tested and relied on VPNs—indispensable for both business and private use—while operating at the forefront of cross-border business between Japan, China, and Southeast Asia.
VPN connectivity varies dramatically depending on the country, network environment, and regulatory situation — nowhere more so than in mainland China and on Japanese ISPs that throttle international traffic. Rather than relying on desk research, we emphasize on-site verification by members residing locally and continuous updates to deliver information that helps readers solve real problems.
Operating Entity & Editorial Structure
VPN Life is operated by the team at SNI (Supplier Network International), a group with extensive networks in Japan and abroad, including locally incorporated subsidiaries in China and Singapore.
- Operating companies: New Connections, Inc. / Water X Technologies, Inc.
- Core members: 3 Japanese / 2 Chinese / 1 Singaporean
- Bases: Tokyo, Osaka, Tianjin, Suzhou, Singapore
- VPN usage history: Continuously since 2011 (15+ years of hands-on use)
- Members’ overseas experience: 20+ countries for business trips and assignments, mainly in Europe/US, Korea, China, and Southeast Asia
Member profile details: https://en.sni-hub.com/about/
Track record of operating companies: https://en.sni-hub.com/track-record/
SNI Operator Information (team members, achievements, case studies): https://en.sni-hub.com/about/
What VPN Life Covers
- Internet access environments and security in Japan, China, and other parts of Asia
- Watching video streaming and using web services from overseas to Japan, or from Japan to overseas
- Bypassing the Great Firewall and other regional connectivity issues from a resident’s perspective
- VPN basics, how to choose, and detailed setup/usage guides
- Troubleshooting and solutions for VPN-related issues
Content Production Policy
VPN Life produces content based on the following principles to provide accurate and practical information to readers.
- First-hand information based on real experience: Our most important sources are the daily VPN usage experiences and trial-and-error records of our members residing in Japan and China, plus frequent business travelers across Asia.
- Continuous on-site verification: Especially in mainland China, where VPN connectivity changes daily due to regulatory updates, our locally based members continuously use and verify services, ensuring information stays fresh.
- Editorial independence: We select and review products independently. We may earn affiliate commissions through links, but rankings and recommendations reflect our own testing — not payouts.
- Citing reliable sources: To ensure objectivity and accuracy, we cite information from trusted institutions and companies in Japan and overseas as appropriate.
Operator Details
| Site Name | VPN Life |
|---|---|
| Operating Company | New Connections, Inc. Corporate Number: 1120001275850, Representative: Kazunori Shingo Water X Technologies, Inc. Corporate Number: 1010001199152, Representative: Yuji Nakayama |
| Operated by | SNI Operations Team |
| Launch Date | September 2018 |
| Contact Information | For inquiries, please contact us via the inquiry form. >> Contact Form |
| Site URL | https://en.sni-hub.com/vpn/ |
| Multilingual Sites | Japanese English Chinese |
The detailed testing sites, the VPNs we cover, our measurement criteria, and our review workflow are documented in How VPN Life Tests VPNs. Requests to add new VPNs to our coverage, or feedback on article content, can also be submitted through the contact form linked from that page.