Japanese Cell Phone Company: Best Mobile Plans!

Using a mobile phone in Japan is very important to both residents and tourists. It makes your life easier, aside its being used for communication but also in making transaction, internet searching, finding directions and more.

As an international student moving to Japan, it is important to decide ahead what mobile phone provider you are going to choose. This article will surely help you. But first, let’s talk about the options for those staying short-term in Japan.

1. Rental – Phone rentals are available in Japan. You can find some as you arrive at the airport. Some traveling agency or hotels will offer it to you upon booking your tour or hotel and sometimes deliver them to you at your hotel room. Advance reservations come cheaper and it is a sure way that you can get one.
2. SIM Card only – If you choose to use your phone and get a SIM only, you can purchase it at the airport or at retailers in Japan. Just make sure that your phone is unlocked to Japan’s network and supports the GSM frequency of the SIM that you will buy. 

But if you are a medium to long term resident, you may opt to get a subscription. NTT Docomo, au by KDDI and SoftBank Mobile are the giants in Japan’s cellular phone industry. When you apply for a subscription, the contract bond is usually for two years and cancellation before the end of the contract means a penalty. Some Japanese people decide to switch to cheaper plans after their contract ends.

We understand and support mobile phone users and subscribers’ feelings, so we will show you a comparison of some companies.