This Japan data SIM card gives you data access in Japan on the SoftBank network for seven days.
This SIM card is ready to use upon arrival in Japan. Simply insert into your mobile device when you arrive in Japan.
Includes 3GB data (at 4G speed) for use within seven days
The SIM card comes with 3GB data for use within seven days.
You cannot use this as a voice SIM, but can make calls and SMS using data – eg over Facetime, Skype, Rebtel, Viber etc.
It is not possible for visitors to Japan to purchase Japanese SIM cards (for regular voice calls) unless you can show proof of Japanese residency. Without a Japanese residence permit visitors to Japan are only able to purchase data-only SIM cards. However a data-only SIM card be used in a mobile phone in conjuction with a VOIP app (such as Skype or Viber) to make and receive phone calls.
This Japanese data SIM card is made specifically for the Hong Kong market by China Unicom. Customer service is also based in Hong Kong (and is available in English).
| This SIM card is valid for seven days from the date you start using it in Japan. |
Easy to activate
Activating your service is as easy as putting the SIM card in your phone (or iPad) after arriving in Japan and turning it on. Most of the time it will just start working, but in some cases you may need to manually enter your APN settings (3gnet).
Staying longer than seven days
It is not possible to top up this sim card to extend your service or add extra data. If you are staying in Japan longer than seven days (or if you have used your 3GB data) you will have to insert a new sim card in your phone/iPad.
| Please note: our current stock of Japan data sim cards expire on 24 December 2018 and you must start using them before this date. |