How to: Get a Mobile Phone in Japan
Japan is one of the leading developers of mobile phone technology, however getting a mobile phone can still be confusing for foreigners.
Today, Docomo, AU by KDDI and Softbank are the major providers. Each provider has its own shop or you can try electronics shops like Bic Camera, Yodobashi..etc which occasionally offer exciting promotions.
We discovered certain ways to use mobile phone in Japan.
●docomo（ドコモ）https://www.nttdocomo.co.jp/english/
Free dial：0120-005-250
language：English / Portuguese / Chinese / Spanis
Reception time：AM9:00~PM8:00
●au（エーユー）https://www.au.com/english/?bid=we-we-gn-1009
Free dial：0120-959-472
language： English
Reception time：AM9:00~PM8:00
●Softbank（ソフトバンク）https://www.softbank.jp/en/
Navi Dial：0800-919-0157
language：If you press dial 8 during voice guidance, English will be supported.
Reception time：AM9:00~PM8:00
● Subscription Plans
This is for people who plan to live here on a long term basis since 2 year service contract is required. Terminating the contract less than 2 years cancellation fee will be charged. On average basic monthly plan for smartphone in Japan cost between 7,000-9,000 Yen. (but depending on the contract details)
(Required Documents, please check before you go.)
1) Resident card
2) Passport
3) Japanese bank card or passbook
● E-SIM Card eSIM is a form of SIM card that is embedded directly into a device.
Simply choose the plan you need (based on the amount of data you plan to use), sign up online, and get started easily.
Rakuten Mobile / LINE Mobile / ahamo
● Rent a Phone
If your phone does not allow you to even use a SIM card in Japan. Rent a phone would be the only option. A popular Japan phone rental provider is Rentafone Japan.
| E-mail :email@rentafonejapan.com Phone : (10 am – 6 pm Japan time) |
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Fax: +81-75-496-8187
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