[FEATURE] Japanese (日本語) localization for permission dialogs and UI

Resolved 💬 3 comments Opened Feb 6, 2026 by TakeshiKoike Closed Feb 9, 2026

Feature Request

Description

Permission dialogs (Allow/Deny, tool approval prompts) and other UI elements in Claude Code are English-only. Japanese users would benefit from localized UI.

Use Case

  • Japanese-speaking users (researchers, developers) frequently encounter permission dialogs
  • Understanding "Allow once / Allow always / Deny" requires English comprehension
  • Tool descriptions and confirmation messages would be clearer in the user's native language

Proposed Solution

  • Add locale/language setting to Claude Code configuration
  • Localize permission dialog text (Allow/Deny/Allow always etc.)
  • Support at minimum: Japanese (ja), with framework for other languages

Environment

  • macOS (Apple Silicon)
  • Claude Code CLI
  • User language: Japanese

Related

  • Issue #21400 (Granular Language Customization) is related but focuses on chat vs code language, not UI localization

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