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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
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How to Connect Your iPhone to A TV to Show Your iPhone Screen on the Big Screen?
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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,...
CDJapan Rental‘s New Subscription Plan: Welcome back to Japan!
Many of you who were unable to return to Japan due to the coronavirus pneumonia outbreak must have recently made the journey back to...
Pocket WiFi for Remote Work in Japan, CDJapan Rental Special Rates
Many of you are aware that GetAround Japan is sponsored by its parent company, CDJapan Rental. CDJapan Rental supports tourists, business persons and residents...
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...
The New Generation of Data: eSIMs for Travel in Japan
A totally digital SIM?! Is that even possible? That’s right, with the advent of eSIMs, getting your phone connected to a data network abroad...
Picking up Your Pocket WiFi Rental at Narita Airport Post Office
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The Best Pocket WiFi Rental in Japan 2019
Get Around Japan Reader Exclusive Offer! Use the following coupon code at CDJapan Rental and receive 6% off all items! COUPON CODE: GETAJ More than...
Travel Smart: Benefits of Renting a Pocket WiFi in Japan
Now that you’ve started tackling the logistics of your plan for Japan, when searching for WiFi Rentals and SIM Card options, you’ve probably come...
Pocket Wi-Fi Rental at Chubu Centrair International Airport (Nagoya)
Rent a Pocket Wi-fi for Easier Travel Renting a pocket wi-fi has become common among foreign travellers in Japan. As we wrote in the...
Rent a pocket Wi-fi and SIM card to Get Around Japan Easier
Preparing for your trip to Japan?! What’s on your checklist? Although we have network throughout the country, the service is only available to those...
“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...
Prepaid Voice SIM Card You Can Get in Narita and Haneda Airport
If you need a prepaid voice SIM, you should get it before leaving Narita or Haneda airport. It will be difficult to find one...
Prepaid SIM Card Vending Machines in Narita Airport
The shops in the airport including wi-fi rental counters will be closed during the night. For people arriving at Narita Airport late at night...
Pocket Wi-fi is Now an Essential Item for Travelers
Now a lot of us are accustomed to being online all the time. One of the best ways to avoid the expensive data roaming...
Prepaid Data and Voice SIM Cards Sold in Kansai International Airport(KIX)
At Kansai International Airport (KIX), prepaid SIM cards are available at some shops and from vending machines. The chart below shows some of the...
How to Choose a Prepaid SIM Card to Use in Japan
There are many prepaid SIM card brands for short term visitors in Japan and you may wonder how you are supposed to choose one...
“0000Japan” Free Wi-Fi in Case of Disaster
It is worthy to remember the WiFi access point name “00000JAPAN”. This is the ID of emergency free wi-fi that will be available free...
Prepaid Voice and Data SIM Cards Sold in NARITA Airport
Most of the prepaid SIM cards sold in Japan are for data only. They do not come with a phone number. Summary – Note...
Free Wi-Fi at Lawson Convenience Stores
Lawson convenience stores have free wi-fi that allows wi-fi enabled devices to connect to the internet without using an app. To use the wi-fi,...
Find the Prepaid SIM Card That Fits Your Needs!
Foreign visitors to Japan have been increasing and many of them have complained that they were unable to find enough free wi-fi spots in...
JR-EAST Train Info (JR East)
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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...