No post office at Kansai or Fukuoka — but there is a counter open 7am–9pm daily. Where to collect pocket WiFi and SIM cards...
Free Wi-Fi in Japan 2026: What Still Works & What’s Gone
Free Wi-Fi in Japan is shrinking. See which networks still work, which konbini and trains lost theirs, how to log in, and when you...
Japan Monthly Pocket WiFi: Long-Term Rental Plans Explained
Long-term pocket WiFi in Japan, explained: the three CDJapan Rental monthly plans, current prices by contract length, routers, and the billing rules....
Pocket WiFi vs eSIM vs SIM Card: Japan Internet Guide
Pocket WiFi, eSIM, prepaid SIM, roaming or free WiFi in Japan? Compare cost, speed, data caps and setup, and pick the right one for...
Use Mobile Suica and Pasmo Cards on iPhone: Add Suica to Apple Wallet
Learn how to add and use Mobile Suica and Pasmo cards on iPhone via Apple Wallet. A convenient way to travel in Japan without...
NAVITIME for Japan Travel (NAVITIME JAPAN)
Transit search app is a must! Even locals rely on a transit search app to find the train route in Tokyo. This app covers...
How to Check if your iPhone Works with SIM Cards in Japan
Not all SIM-free, unlocked iPhones work with SIM cards sold in Japan. It will be very disappointing if you buy a SIM card and...
How to Check if your Android Phone Works with SIM Cards in Japan
Not all SIM-free, unlocked android devices work with SIM cards sold in Japan. It will be disappointing if you buy a SIM card and...
PayPay Introduces New Offline Payment Feature
Japan’s leading mobile payment company, PayPay, announced on July 20th that it will develop a new feature that allows offline payments without the need...
WiFi Return Postbox Locations at Major Japanese Airports
Returning rented WiFi at Japanese airports? Find WiFi return postbox locations at Narita, Haneda, Kansai, Fukuoka, New Chitose, Chubu, and Naha airports here....
Navigate Japan Offline With These 3 Apps!
The hotels are booked, your itinerary is set, and you’re excited to head to Japan for some much needed exploration. If you happen to...
The Fair Usage Policy ( FUP ) You Should Know Before Renting An Unlimited WiFi
Discover why your internet speed may slow down abroad despite unlimited data plans. Learn about the Fair Usage Policy and tips to avoid speed...
Mobile Phone in Japan (4) About the bundled sale of “$0 cell phone”
Cell phones have become a necessity of modern life and have an irreplaceable place in our lives. If you are going to study or...
Mobile Phone in Japan (2) What Is the Kakuyasu SIM Card in Japan?
Many people may know that there is a kind of SIM card called Kakuyasu SIM in Japan, of which the monthly fee will be...
Mobile Phone in Japan(1) How to Apply for A Cell Phone Number in Japan? Can I Use My own Cell Phone in Japan?
I believe that after the Covid-19 epidemic, there are many of you who are coming to Japan to study or work. If you have...
Mobile Phone in Japan(3): MNP Procedure, What You Need to Know about Your Mobile Phone Contract
If you are currently under contract for smartphone communication with a major telecommunications company and want to switch (MNP) to another company that offers...
How to Check Your Data Usage on An Apple Mac Computer
Learn how to monitor data usage on your iMac with Activity Monitor to avoid overuse fees and manage bandwidth more effectively....
How to Save Data on Smartphone While Traveling
Knowing how to save data on smartphone while traveling helps especially when you have a limited amount of data to use. For instance, when...
How much data do music apps like Spotify consume? Data saving strategies!
Here’s a revised version of the passage, optimized for search engines like Google: “Music plays a vital role in our lives, and platforms like...
How much DATA does TikTok use per hour? Tips for saving data
TikTok boasts some of the most creative content online. Despite its shorter video format compared to YouTube, TikTok’s bite-sized clips are captivating, often leading...
How to Save Data While Streaming Video (YouTube, Netflix, Amazon Prime)
So during your weekly Zoom catchup with friends, you might be finding it’ harder and harder to find new things to talk about. Does...
Rakuten Mobiles Will Stop the Service of “0 Yen within 1GB Data” with More Benefits for Users
On May 13, 2022, Rakuten Mobile announced a review of its cell phone plans. The company has been famous for its free plan that...
Ahamo New Plan: 100GB of Traffic and 5 Minutes of Free Calls. Available from Mid-June
ahamo will offer a full 100GB of large traffic package starting in mid-June 2022, and the package still includes the first 5 minutes of...
How to Connect Your iPhone to A TV to Show Your iPhone Screen on the Big Screen?
I’m sure some of you have installed video apps such as YouTube and Netflix and usually watch videos on your iPhone. However, don’t you...
Facing Typhoon and Earthquake : 5 Recommended Disaster Prevention Apps in Japan
Japan is one of the countries with many natural disasters. We have been hit by typhoons, earthquakes and other natural disasters, and in 2021,...
My Mizu: An App for Finding Public Drinking Water
Japan is one of the largest consumers of plastic in the world, coming in second only behind the United States, which mind you, has...
JR-EAST Train Info (JR East)
An official app from JR-EAST in English is released. Another handy app related to train information has been released from JR East on March...
GURUNAVI – Japan Restaurant Guide (Gurunavi, Inc.)
An app from a major restaurant guide website in Japan Gurunavi is a major restaurant guide website in Japan and they now have a...
“Japan Official Travel App” Released by JNTO
Japan National Tourist Organization(JNTO) has issued Japan Official Travel App on September 21. Contents The app includes the following features: 1. Travel Guide Many...