How to Japanese the Linux Prompt

This post introduces how to Japanese the Linux prompt.

1. Install Japanese Locale

Next, if the Japanese locale does not exist, install it with the following command.

sudo apt update
sudo apt install language-pack-ja

2. Set the Locale

Set the Japanese locale with the following command.

sudo update-locale LANG=ja_JP.UTF8

3. Restart the System

Finally, restart the system. This will reflect the new locale settings.

sudo reboot

With the above steps, the Linux prompt will be Japanese.