Japan Phone Rental: 5 Options for Long-Term Stays

For foreigners moving to Japan or staying long term, getting portable data service through a smartphone is crucial to daily life yet signing up for a cell phone contract can be one of the biggest hurdles when you first arrive in the country. To help you choose the best Japan phone rental option to fit your needs, we broke down the most common methods foreigners use to stay connected during their long-term stay. READ MORE

How Much Data Do You Need in Japan? A Traveler’s Guide

Traveler using their phone in Japan (Shibuya Crossing) + subtle focus on the phone screen with google maps open

Planning a trip to Japan? Whether you’re using Google Maps to find your way around, translating menus, or posting photos, staying connected is important. But how much mobile data will you actually need during your time here?

In Japan, free WiFi is hard to come by, and SIM cards can be a hassle to set up if you’re not familiar with the system. Plus, picking the wrong data plan could leave you scrambling for WiFi hotspots or dealing with high roaming fees.

This guide will help you figure out exactly how much data you need so you can enjoy your trip without worrying about running out of data. By the end, you’ll know what plan works best for you and where to get it.

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Kajikaso

Onokawa Onsen Kajikaso

Konnichiwa everyone (^_^)/

In this series of posts, we are going to introduce handpicked Japanease Ryokans of the qualities.

We hope these posts help to find your favorite Japan.

The first pick is “Kajikaso” from club Ichinoyado
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