How do I get access to the Internet in Japan is the most important question for travelers. Many tourists want to be able to post their favorite photos on social media during their stay or be able to contact their friends or family. They also need the network to find information needed in a timely manner, like directions, addresses, phone numbers, etc. The internet is indispensable during any international trip. As a visitor, the use of the network in Japan is available in four methods: international roaming, a Japanese SIM card, public wifi, and pocket wifi. These four different methods each have their advantages and disadvantages. You can choose the most suitable and convenient one according to your own preferences. I hope our introduction about the internet in Japan can help you and answer any of your questions.


 

Pocket Wifi Rental Service in Japan

With the Pocket Wifi, you turn it on and connect to the network with the given password, just like you would on your home wifi router. The biggest advantage of a Pocket Wifi is that you do not have to unlock your smartphone or tablet, you don not need to change the APN settings, it is convenient to carry and have fast speeds available in your own hands. A Pocket Wifi Router allows you to connect up to 10 devices, including smartphones, laptops, tablets, etc. Depending on the Japanese company for your Pocket Wifi connection, the quality of the internet connection may vary. Currently, the services provided by Docomo and Softbank in Japan are good. The speed of the Pocket network in Japan can reach up to 150 Mbps, depending which package you purchase. The price of renting a Pocket Wifi in Japan depends on your usage time. The price of a Pocket Wifi with unlimited traffic is around $10 a day, but if you buy a package for a longer time, it will be cheaper.



For travelers visiting Japan for a short time, you can rent a Pocket Wifi in two ways. You can order one online before your trip or you can rent at the airports in Japan. At major international airports in Japan, such as Narita Airport, there are some shops to rent out portable routers. The advantage of ordering before your trip is that you have more options and the price will be cheaper. When returning the Pocket Wifi, it is also very convenient; you can choose to return it at the airport or even mail it.

When traveling in Japan, renting portable wifi routers is undoubtedly an economical, effective way to intervene in the local internet. The sales staff of the rental company will teach you how to operate the Pocket Wifi. Our company does not offer direct rental services for Pocket Wifi routers, but we can help you contact and rent a pocket wifi with a professional rental company for a small service fee. Please contact our customer service staff to inquire about the rental of Pocket Wifi Routers.



2) Public and Free Wifi
In order to provide better internet services for foreign tourists in Japan, major cities have launched various free wifi in Japan. In Tokyo, you can use the free wifi for up to 14 days. There are currently more than 40,000 wifi hotspots available throughout Japan. For Tokyo, hotspots can be found in popular locations like Roppongi, Asakusa, Shinjuku, and Ueno, which is very convenient. In addition, in hotels, restaurants, clubs, bars, and other locations, there is usually free wifi provided. Many places will actively display the password of the local area network or provide you the information, especially in the hotels in Japan. 


 

Buying a SIM Card in Japan

Buying a local Japanese SIM card is convenient and easy for tourists to acquire internet data on their mobile phone. In the Japanese communications market, there are three mobile carriers, NTT docomo, Softbank, and au by KDDI. Docomo is the largest mobile communications operator in Japan, followed by Softbank. It is the same as buying a SIM card in your country and plugging it into your phone. Before purchasing one, make sure your phone is unlocked and your phone's frequency band standard conforms to the frequency band and standards are supported by Japanese operators.



4) Using International Roaming
International roaming where you can use your mobile phone before you travel to Japan from the USA is an option to have access to the internet in Japan. While it is the most convenient and direct method to have the internet, it is often the most expensive. Each country has unused international roaming charges. If you use international roaming services in foreign countries, the network speed is often slow and to have access to a high-speed connection there are additional fees at a higher cost. Please check with your phone carrier for international roaming costs. Although this method is the most simple and direct, the network is slow, expensive, and sometimes the network signal is not great.

As a Japan travel agency, we provide the free Wifi service on buses for travelers who join our Japan small group tours, the hotels we use are also equipped with free Wifi. for more information, please contact our sepecialists.