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Types of SIM Cards

Budget SIM Card Payment: After usage via credit card or bank transfer. Purchase Method: Requires simple documentation. Delivered to your home or picked up at the airport after purchase.

Prepaid SIM Card Payment: Prepayment before usage. Purchase Method: Available for purchase anytime at convenience stores or airports.

The following are Representative examples of each type of SIM card.

Budget SIM Cards

• JP SMART SIM

Requires passport or resident card documentation. Payment via credit card, bank transfer, or at convenience stores. Note: Initial payment includes two months’ worth for the current month and the following month.

JP SMART SIM Official Page

• Mobal

Online application available. Application possible even without a resident card or credit card.

Mobal Official Page

Prepaid SIM Cards

• JAPAN TRAVEL

Choose between 1GB, 3GB, or 6GB for 30 days or 2GB for 3 months. Available mainly at electronics retailers with open prices. 1GB/30days, 2GB/90GB: t.iijmio.jp/en/index.html 3GB/30days, 6GB/30days: tr.iijmio.jp/

If you don’t have Wi-Fi at your place, we recommend the hassle-free Wi-Fi that requires no installation, simply plug it into the electrical outlet. However, for most of companies require payment with a Japanese credit/debit card.

Here are some examples.

• SoftBank Air

SoftBank Air Official Page (Jap. only)

• Rakuten Turbo

Rakuten Turbo Official Page (Jap. only)