Orders open on October 13, 2026. Until then, we take questions on Discord. If you already know what setup you want, let us know in advance.
How it differs from shared plans
ASHIKA Network's Standard and High-memory plans are shared: one machine is split between several customers. That sharing is what makes ¥30 a month possible, and for most uses it is plenty.
Sometimes, though, shared is not enough:
| What you need | Shared plans | VPS |
|---|---|---|
| IPv4 address | Shared with others (split by port) | One, dedicated |
| Administrator rights (root) | No | Yes |
| Installing any software | Within set limits | Anything |
| Using ports 80 / 443 | No | Yes |
| Choosing the OS | No | Yes |
| Price | From ¥30 a month | Quoted per setup |
How large it can be
| Item | Maximum |
|---|---|
| Memory | Up to 64GB |
| CPU | 10 cores |
| Storage | 500GB SSD |
| IPv4 address | 1 (dedicated) |
Within these limits, we can offer any combination, such as extra memory only or more CPU only. You can also start small and add more later.
Backups are not included. Shared plans keep backups for each plan, but a VPS is handed over to you as a whole, so please arrange your own backups. If you need help with this, ask us separately.
Who it is for
- You want your own web server on your own domain: ports 80 and 443 are available.
- You want to install whatever software you like: databases, monitoring tools, anything.
- You want a dedicated IP address: so you can allow-list it with outside services.
- You want to look after the whole OS yourself: settings and updates are up to you.
On the other hand, if you just want to run one Discord bot or just want to run a script on a schedule, a shared plan is cheaper and less work. See also the Discord bot and Python guides.
It runs in Osaka
Like the shared plans, the VPS runs in a data center in the Hokusetsu area of northern Osaka. Connections from within Japan see almost no delay from distance. We have one site, so there is nothing to choose when you buy.
How the price is set
The VPS is quoted per setup, rather than having fixed prices like the shared plans. Tell us the memory, CPU and storage you want, and we will give you a price.
Payment works the same as for shared plans: you add balance first and pay from it, at a flat rate. There is no pay-as-you-go billing, and you are never charged more than your balance.
Until orders open
- October 13, 2026: orders open.
- Tell us the setup you want: on Discord or through our contact options.
- We send you a quote: the price, and when it can be ready.
- Add balance and order: we send you the connection details as soon as it is ready.
If you want to settle your setup before then, you can talk to us now. It is also fine to rent a shared plan to try things out and move to a VPS on October 13.