Staying connected in Japan is a little easier than it used to be, whether that be via pre-paid sim cards or free WiFi here at Myoko House.
Once the world returns to normal, we’ll want to stay in touch more than ever before. Japan is often thought of as being synonymous with technology. While this is true for the most part, visitors won’t always have access to the free, high-speed WiFi you can rely upon at Myoko House.
Below you’ll find some cheap options when on the move. There’s always support available in English and you can pick up a pre-paid sim from either Narita or Haneda airport. All you need is an unlocked phone. Note; most pre-paid sims don’t allow for texting and calling. Thankfully, there’s Messenger, Skype, WhatsApp, LINE, or all of the above these days anyway.
The Options
Sim Card Geek; the Geeks offer some pretty affordable data rates. 8GB for 8 days at ¥3,480 or 16GB for 16 days at ¥5,480 or 31GB for 31 days at ¥6,980 (as of April 2020). If you don’t want to be bothered picking it up at the airport, you can have your sim card sent directly to your hotel. Check them out here.
Mobal; These guys are the exception to the rule when it comes to voice calls. Voice + 7GB data for 30 days is ¥4,500. Unlimited data for 8 days is ¥3,990, 16 days at ¥5,990 or 31 days: ¥7,490. Again, you can also have it sent to your hotel. More info here.
U-mobile; These folks offer 220MB per day for 7 days at ¥2,000 or 220MB per day for 15 days at ¥3,500. Perhaps an option for visitors who want a cheap way to stay in touch but won’t be living their lives online. More info may be sourced here.
Need more?
While the above should get most people what they need, there’s always plenty more information on the subject for those whose needs might be slightly different. If so, click here for a fairly comprehensive place to find your answers.
