• Install the fcitx packages:
    sudo apt install -y fcitx5 fcitx5-mozc
    
  • Go to Regional Settings –> Input Method –> Add Input Method.
  • Select No to both questions that come up surrounding the user configuration.
  • Log out and then back in again.
  • Then where the ja is in the bottom left-hand corner, right-click and select configure.
  • Then under Available Input Method, type mozc and then press the left arrow button.
  • Remove the existing Japanese Keyboard.

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