{"id":54667,"date":"2023-01-31T22:06:30","date_gmt":"2023-01-31T14:06:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/therfiles.com\/?p=54667"},"modified":"2023-11-19T17:30:47","modified_gmt":"2023-11-19T09:30:47","slug":"travel-to-japan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/therfiles.com\/travel-to-japan\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Choose Mobile Data\/ Voice Plan\/ SIM Card for Tourist to Japan"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"54667\" class=\"elementor elementor-54667\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5a176d6 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5a176d6\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3b14391\" data-id=\"3b14391\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8bf7d2d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8bf7d2d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"additional-information-item\" data-v-89d8d22a=\"\" data-v-69fdfb0d=\"\"><p><iframe title=\"How to Choose Japan Travel Mobile Data\/ Voice Plan for Tourist - SIM, eSIM, Pocket WIFI\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/FzPIAQOeGEI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p><br \/><div class=\"info-content\" data-v-89d8d22a=\"\" data-v-69fdfb0d=\"\"><h2>Japanese Mobile Network Operators<\/h2><p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.opensignal.com\/reports\/2022\/04\/japan\/mobile-network-experience\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">opensignal.com &#8211; reports<\/a><b>,<\/b> NTT DoCoMo provides the fastest download speeds, best availability, and consistency. Softbank triumphs in consistency, video and voice app experience while Rakuten has the best upload speed and voice app experience.<\/p><p data-v-89d8d22a=\"\" data-v-69fdfb0d=\"\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-54706\" src=\"https:\/\/therfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/network-japan-mobile-1024x356.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"243\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/network-japan-mobile-1024x356.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/therfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/network-japan-mobile-300x104.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/network-japan-mobile-768x267.jpg 768w, https:\/\/therfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/network-japan-mobile-600x209.jpg 600w, https:\/\/therfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/network-japan-mobile.jpg 1038w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p><\/div><p><br \/><br \/><\/p><p>MVNOs in Japan are companies that do not own the network infrastructure, but instead buy network services from one or multiple mobile network operators then resell those services under their own brand name, and set retail prices independently.<\/p><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-54707 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/therfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/mvno-1024x285.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"285\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/mvno-1024x285.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/therfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/mvno-300x83.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/mvno-768x214.jpg 768w, https:\/\/therfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/mvno-600x167.jpg 600w, https:\/\/therfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/mvno.jpg 1183w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p><p><br \/><br \/><\/p><h2>Mobile Data\/ Call\/ SIM Options<\/h2><div class=\"info-content\" data-v-89d8d22a=\"\" data-v-69fdfb0d=\"\"><p data-v-89d8d22a=\"\" data-v-69fdfb0d=\"\">Most Japanese mobile service providers do not offer voice plans for tourists visiting the country except for Mobal (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mobal.com\/japan-sim-card\/?t=st&amp;source=2503\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">mobal.com &#8211; Japanese SIM at about USD57 for 30 days of unlimited data<\/a>). Mobal uses the Softbank Network.<\/p><p data-v-89d8d22a=\"\" data-v-69fdfb0d=\"\">Tourists can still use data plans through prepaid SIM cards, but voice plans require proof of residency.<\/p><\/div><p data-v-89d8d22a=\"\" data-v-69fdfb0d=\"\">*For Unlimited Data &#8211; Your connection speed can be slowed if you exceed the fair use policy (FUP) data usage limit.<\/p><div class=\"info-content\" data-v-89d8d22a=\"\" data-v-69fdfb0d=\"\"><p data-v-89d8d22a=\"\" data-v-69fdfb0d=\"\"><br \/><\/p><h3>eSIM<\/h3><p>eSIM allows users to switch between mobile carriers or plans without having to physically change the SIM card. It\u00a0can be activated remotely instantly, making it easier and quicker to start using a new device or plan. Make sure your device supports eSIM before purchasing the plan.<\/p><br \/><h4>Airalo Moshi Moshi eSIM<\/h4><p data-v-89d8d22a=\"\" data-v-69fdfb0d=\"\">With eSIMs from Airalo, download and install the airalo app, choose your destination package, install and activate eSIM and be connected the second you land in Japan. The price is cheaper than the usual data roaming charges. 10GB with a validity of 30 days costs USD18 (JPY2300).\u00a0<\/p><p data-v-89d8d22a=\"\" data-v-69fdfb0d=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-54670 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/therfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/mobile-plan-japan-moshi-1024x605.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"605\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/mobile-plan-japan-moshi-1024x605.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/therfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/mobile-plan-japan-moshi-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/mobile-plan-japan-moshi-768x454.jpg 768w, https:\/\/therfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/mobile-plan-japan-moshi-1536x907.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/therfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/mobile-plan-japan-moshi-2048x1209.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/therfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/mobile-plan-japan-moshi-600x354.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p><p data-v-89d8d22a=\"\" data-v-69fdfb0d=\"\">NETWORK:\u00a0<span data-v-89d8d22a=\"\" data-v-69fdfb0d=\"\"><span dir=\"auto\" data-v-89d8d22a=\"\" data-v-69fdfb0d=\"\">NTT DOCOMO, Rakuten, KDDI (au)<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"info-right-icon\" data-v-89d8d22a=\"\" data-v-69fdfb0d=\"\"><span class=\"right-icon d-flex\" data-v-89d8d22a=\"\" data-v-69fdfb0d=\"\"><span id=\"networks-info\" class=\"airalo-icon-wrapper display-flex\" data-v-89d8d22a=\"\" data-v-69fdfb0d=\"\"><br \/><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"additional-information-item\" data-v-89d8d22a=\"\" data-v-69fdfb0d=\"\"><div class=\"info-content\" data-v-89d8d22a=\"\" data-v-69fdfb0d=\"\"><p class=\"info-title\" data-v-89d8d22a=\"\" data-v-69fdfb0d=\"\">PLAN TYPE:\u00a0Data Only<\/p><p data-v-89d8d22a=\"\" data-v-69fdfb0d=\"\">\u00a0<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"additional-information-item\" data-v-89d8d22a=\"\" data-v-69fdfb0d=\"\"><div class=\"info-content\" data-v-89d8d22a=\"\" data-v-69fdfb0d=\"\"><p class=\"info-title\" data-v-89d8d22a=\"\" data-v-69fdfb0d=\"\">ACTIVATION POLICY:\u00a0The validity period starts when the eSIM connects to any supported network\/s.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"additional-information-item\" data-v-89d8d22a=\"\" data-v-69fdfb0d=\"\"><div class=\"info-icon\" data-v-89d8d22a=\"\" data-v-69fdfb0d=\"\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"info-content\" data-v-89d8d22a=\"\" data-v-69fdfb0d=\"\"><p class=\"info-title\" data-v-89d8d22a=\"\" data-v-69fdfb0d=\"\">eKYC (IDENTITY VERIFICATION):\u00a0Not Required<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"additional-information-item\" data-v-89d8d22a=\"\" data-v-69fdfb0d=\"\"><div class=\"info-icon\" data-v-89d8d22a=\"\" data-v-69fdfb0d=\"\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"info-content\" data-v-89d8d22a=\"\" data-v-69fdfb0d=\"\"><p class=\"info-title\" data-v-89d8d22a=\"\" data-v-69fdfb0d=\"\">TOP-UP OPTION:\u00a0Available<\/p><p data-v-89d8d22a=\"\" data-v-69fdfb0d=\"\"><br \/><\/p><h3>Physical SIM<\/h3><p>However if you mobile phone is not eSIM enabled, then you can opt for a physical SIM card.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><br \/><h4>Buy Online or from Stores<\/h4><p>You can purchase the SIM card online before your trip, have it delivered to their dedicated pick-up locations such as airport or to your accommodation in Japan.<\/p><br \/><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bmobile.ne.jp\/english\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">B-mobile<\/a>\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0VISITOR SIM 7GB\/21days Prepaid at USD23 (JPY2970). B-mobile provides data on NTT Docomo&#8217;s 3G\/4G network<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/en.nipponsim.jp\/product\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nippon SIM<\/a> &#8211; Many options for 30 days use or more, Docomo or Softbank network<\/p><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li>10GB for 30 days at JPY<span data-hook=\"formatted-primary-price\">2,780 using Softbank network<\/span><\/li><li><span data-hook=\"formatted-primary-price\">15GB for 180 days at JPY3,280 using Docomo network<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-54691 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/therfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/nippon-sim.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/nippon-sim.jpeg 700w, https:\/\/therfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/nippon-sim-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/therfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/nippon-sim-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/therfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/nippon-sim-600x600.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/therfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/nippon-sim-100x100.jpeg 100w, https:\/\/therfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/nippon-sim-120x120.jpeg 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p><br \/><h4>Which Stores in Japan Sell Japanese SIM<\/h4><p>Yodobashi Camera (IIJmio Japan Travel SIM, Comst T-SIM, B-mobile, Nippon SIM), BIC Camera, AEON, Yamada Denki, selected international airports, convenience stores and electronic shops<\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-54677 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/therfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/yodobashi.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"754\" height=\"636\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/yodobashi.jpg 754w, https:\/\/therfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/yodobashi-300x253.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therfiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/yodobashi-600x506.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 754px) 100vw, 754px\" \/><\/p><br \/><h4>Online Only &#8211;\u00a0Pick Up or Ship to You<\/h4><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mobal.com\/japan-sim-card\/?t=st&amp;source=2503\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">mobal.com &#8211; Short Term SIM at about USD57 (JPY7500) for 30 days of unlimited data<\/a>. Mobal uses the Softbank network. Free shipping to many countries internationally. Data + Voice<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sakuramobile.jp\/travel\/travel-sim\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sakura Mobile Tourist SIM card<\/a> &#8211; JPY4,950 \uff5e tax included for 8 Days of Unlimited data. Operates under DOCOMO\u2019s 4G\/LTE network.\u00a0<\/p><br \/><h4>International Shipping<\/h4><p>You can buy a prepaid SIM card for Japan before arriving in the country\u00a0online. Some online retailers offer international shipping (Mobal.com, simcardgeek.com or your local third party booking platform such as Klook), so you can purchase a Japanese prepaid SIM card and have it delivered to your home before your trip.<\/p><ul><li class=\"product_title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.simcardgeek.com\/product\/japan-data-sim-card-7gb\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SIMcard GEEK<\/a> &#8211; Japan Data SIM Card 7GB Data for\u00a030 Days at\u00a0JPY4,980. FREE WORLDWIDE DELIVERY.\u00a0Works on Japan\u2019s Docomo network.<\/li><\/ul><p><br \/><br \/><\/p><\/div><h3>Pocket Wifi<\/h3><p data-v-89d8d22a=\"\" data-v-69fdfb0d=\"\">Compared to other data plans for mobile phones, Pocket Wifi can be more affordable, especially for those who need data for multiple devices. However you need to carry the pocket wifi wherever you go to remain connected and have to return it at the end of the rental period. Locked mobile phones that are unable to use a Japanese SIM can opt for pocket wifi instead.<\/p><p data-v-89d8d22a=\"\" data-v-69fdfb0d=\"\"><br \/><\/p><p data-v-89d8d22a=\"\" data-v-69fdfb0d=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sakuramobile.jp\/travel\/travel-wifi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sakura Mobile Pocket Wifi<\/a> &#8211; JPY329 \/DAY\uff5e, tax incl,\u00a0operates under DOCOMO\u2019s 4G\/LTE network. Unlimited data.<\/p><ul><li>Place order at least 3 days prior to your pick up date.<\/li><li>You can pick it up at various places in Japan including Airport \/ hotel \/ local post offices \/ residential addresses.<\/li><li>To return, simply drop the package into mailboxes. Package includes prepaid return envelope. Drop it before midnight of your return date.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><p data-v-89d8d22a=\"\" data-v-69fdfb0d=\"\"><br \/><\/p><div class=\"additional-information-item\" data-v-89d8d22a=\"\" data-v-69fdfb0d=\"\"><div class=\"info-content\" data-v-89d8d22a=\"\" data-v-69fdfb0d=\"\"><h3>Data Roaming<\/h3><p data-v-89d8d22a=\"\" data-v-69fdfb0d=\"\">These days you can purchase Data Roaming Add-ons at much more competitive prices, depending on which country you are from. It is simpler to setup and there&#8217;s no need to physically swap the SIM card.<\/p><p data-v-89d8d22a=\"\" data-v-69fdfb0d=\"\"><br \/>\u00a0<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Japanese Mobile Network Operators According to opensignal.com &#8211; reports, NTT DoCoMo provides the fastest download speeds, best availability, and consistency. Softbank triumphs in consistency, video and voice app experience while Rakuten has the best upload speed and voice app experience. 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