For those who didn't have time to buy a SIM card at the airport, or who gave up because the airport SIM card fees were high, SIM cards are sold at airports and convenience stores, but they are expensive and there are few plans. If it's an eSIM, you don't...
For those planning a trip to Japan, ensuring internet access is crucial. Free Wi-Fi in Japan is not as readily available. Therefore, to use a comfortable online experience, it's essential to either purchase a Prepaid SIM card or eSIM or consider renting a Pocket Wi-Fi. If you prioritize communication quality,...
For many travelers, students, and business people visiting Japan, the only way to have stable communication in Japan is to purchase a SIM card or eSIM, or to rent a Pocket Wi-Fi. Among these, Pocket Wi-Fi is very popular due to its stable communication, large data capacity, and ease of...
Recently, there's been a rise in the use of eSIM, but it comes with its own set of risks. If activation fails or if you accidentally delete the eSIM, you might find yourself unable to use it even if there's remaining data capacity. On the other hand, physical SIM cards...
People visit Japan for a variety of purposes, such as study or business. In general, tourists who visit Japan tend to stay for around 15 days. However, those who come to Japan for study or business training often stay for more than 30 days. If you are staying in Japan...
If you are planning a trip to Japan, you might be considering whether to buy a SIM card or eSIM, or rent a Pocket WIFI, right? In Japan, free Wi-Fi is not very usable, so to stay connected to the internet during your stay in Japan, you need to either...
Many people arrive at Kansai Airport in Japan for travel or business purposes. You might have considered buying a SIM card or renting a Pocket Wi-Fi upon your arrival at Kansai Airport. Purchasing a SIM card or renting a Pocket Wi-Fi right after arriving at the airport is very convenient...
Many people rent pocket Wi-Fi to ensure a reliable Internet connection when traveling to Japan. In Japan, free Wi-Fi is not readily available, making it essential to either purchase a SIM card or eSIM or rent a Pocket Wi-Fi to stay connected. Recently, the number of eSIMs that can be...
If you're planning to travel to Japan, ensuring a stable network connection is crucial. While prepaid SIM cards and eSIMs are convenient, considering factors like network stability, data capacity, and user-friendliness, renting a Pocket Wi-Fi is the best option. This recommendation is especially pertinent for those intending to use the...
Having a reliable Internet connection is very important for those traveling in Japan. While prepaid SIM cards and eSIMs are convenient, we believe that renting a Pocket Wi-Fi is the best option. It's especially useful and cost-effective for those traveling with family or friends, or those with multiple devices. In...
For those planning a trip to Japan, the decision between buying a prepaid SIM card, eSIM or renting a Pocket Wi-Fi is crucial for securing Internet access during their stay. As of 2024, renting a Pocket Wi-Fi is often the best choice for people who need high-quality communications and heavy...
To stay connected while traveling in Japan, you'll need to either purchase a prepaid SIM or eSIM or rent a Pocket Wi-Fi. Free Wi-Fi in Japan is limited and requires cumbersome procedures, making it inconvenient. Many travelers to Japan opt for prepaid SIM cards, purchase eSIMs online, or rent Pocket...
One of the most common problems travelers face in Japan is the difficulty in accessing convenient Internet services. The limited availability and ease of use of free Wi-Fi also contributes to this problem. However, this problem can be easily solved by reserving pocket Wi-Fi before the trip. Please book a...
If you’re wondering how best to stay connected while you’re staying Japan, a pocket wifi might be the solution. It is easier to set up than Prepaid SIM cards, especially useful if you are traveling in a group or have multiple devices. It's better to find out how much internet speed...
Tokyo is the capital of Japan and attracts many tourists from abroad. It is also a popular destination for family vacations, as there are many places that can be enjoyed with children. You can choose a destination that suits your children's ages and preferences, such as Tokyo Skytree, KidZania Tokyo,...
I received a very interesting inquiry from a visitor to Japan, asking In Japan, why is the data communication speed limited for 30 minutes from 12:15 to 12:45? Is it a technical reason, or a cultural one? This is seemingly easy question to answer, but actually, it can be deep....
If you rent a pocket WIFI in Japan. You may be wondering how fast you are communicating with your pocket Wi-Fi. This article is about verification data on communication speed of various pocket Wi-Fis. Pocket Wi-Fi speed depends on SIM card Most of all rental Pocket WIFIs in Japan contains...
Internet is very important for those who are visiting or will be living in Japan. You can purchase a Prepaid SIM card or rent a SIM card to secure your Internet access for a short period of time. This article describes how to verify the model and number of your...
SIM Cards for Visitors from Outside of Japan All the SIM cards for visitors from outside of Japan can be categorized in two types: Prepaid SIM or Rental SIM. Most of them use the same network from NTT Docomo, one of the largest mobile phone operators in Japan. Their network...
Recently in Japan, some temples hold events, using their large site and main halls. Many kinds of events are held in Japanese temples. For example, Yoga, Zen meditation, transcribing a sutra and activities leading to marriage and etc. This time we introduce a food festival which was organized by a...
You can rent a pocket WiFi router at the Naha Airport, and can rent it once after arriving as Naha Airport, which has counters specializing in renting pocket WiFi routers. What kind of a rental service is the best for people who has a plan to rent a pocket WiFi...
You can rent a pocket WiFi router at the Haneda Airport, and can rent it once after arriving as the airport as it has counters specializing in renting pocket WiFi routers. About Renting A Pocket WiFi Router at Haneda Airport Physical stores at Narita Airport offer their pocket WiFi routers...
Today's LightPocket blog starts with a breathtaking video, which contains beautiful scenes of Lake Akan, this blog post's topic. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CNeakmoER7Q Checking map, contacting with people, searching for something, etc. etc. Internetting is essential, especially when you travel abroad. But, even at famous tourist spots, Japan sometimes has no...
For a first time traveler to Japan, it is difficult to get straight to the place you want to go by train as you need to get accustomed with (a little) complicated train routes in Japan. And this may fit not only beginners but veterans because even I, a Japanese...
You can rent a pocket WiFi router at the Narita Airport, and can rent it once after arriving as Narita Airport, which has counters specializing in renting pocket WiFi routers. What kind of a rental service is the best for people who has a plan to rent a pocket WiFi...
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2018 is closing . . . in this year, Japan has experienced several severe natural disasters. If you are a Japan-travel-conscious people, you might easily be able to remind of Osaka earthquake (June 18th) and Hokkaido Eastern Iburi earthquake (September 6th), which deeply affected not only people living in Japanese, but...
Checking map, contacting with people, searching for something, etc. etc. Internetting is essential, especially when you travel abroad. But, even at famous tourist spots, Japan sometimes has no connectivity with the internet. How do you know that beforehand? Japanese 3 major mobile phone companies NTT DoCoMo, au (KDDI), and SoftBank...
One day, I came across a post on reddit in which people talking about a very interesting topic: Reddit / What did you wish you bought in Japan or Japan exclusive items to bring home? (self.JapanTravel) Happily (or . . . worse?), the original poster hasn't been to Japan yet. Seemingly he/she...
Are you looking forward to travel to Japan anytime soon? Are you worried about staying connected to the internet during your stay? Then you must take a look at the pocket Wi-Fi service offered by LightPocket. What is the pocket Wi-Fi rental service? Pocket WiFi router is a small device...
All lovers of Japanese amusement parks must check: The Price of the entrance ticket of Fuji-Q Highland (1,500YEN/Adult) will be free parmanently from this summer. If you are very cautious, you might think that there ain't no such thing as a free lunch. That's, partially, right. Along with...
As many countries have, Japan also has a lot of companies offering prepaid SIM cards or rental pocket WiFi routers. Actually, there are a little too much to choose the best one for your travel out of them. Today I'll introduce to you several "God" web sites, each listing a...
Getting around Japan with your suitcases is, tough. They annoy you as they are heavy and it's hard for you to walk with for a long distance. Even enjoyable Japan travel could decrease its enjoyment. I think that, before/during Japan travel, people having that kind of a problem, which needs...
JAPAN RAIL PASS is a special JR railway ticket sold at a very reasonable price exclusively available for overseas travelers to Japan. With this ticket, you can go throughout Japan by rail, including Shinkansen (bullet trains). Even by rail, considering transportation from your home to an airport and from...
You'd better not to download big data on Shinkansen, bullet trains getting around Japan. Shinkansen surely is super useful. It brings you to all over the country very smoothly and rapidly. But as for internet use, it'll be another story. The reason is quite easy to understand. Because -...
Last time, I posted an article about one of the frequent misunderstandings regarding Japan Prepaid SIM/Pocket WiFi service. That is, Japan SIM/WiFi providers often use "Unlimited" on their service descriptions but its not necessarily appropriate. More specifically, it just might confuse users because of the following reasons. Data...
Checking map, contacting with people, searching for something, etc. etc. Internetting is essential, especially you travel abroad. But, even at famous tourist spots, Japan sometimes has no connectivity with the internet. How do you know that beforehand? Japanese 3 major mobile phone company companies NTT DoCoMo, au (KDDI),...
While using iPhone you may experience problems with your network connectivity. Our ot area is not improved. Can't connet to Wi-Fi You can fix all these problems by simply resetting the network settings of your iPhone as it will clear all the network settings. Resetting your network is straightforward!...
iPhone APN Settings Preparation If your iPhone has another company's profile, please delete that profile. How to Delete an iPhone Profile Tap the "Settings" icon on your iPhone. Tap "General," then tap "Profiles." Tap the profile you wish to delete, then tap the red "Remove" button. Confirm by tapping "Remove"...