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Is renting a pocket wifi during trip in Japan worth it?
Yes, cheaper than paying roaming charges.
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Do you need wifi all the time? That's what you really need to ask yourself before you can say it is or isn't worth it.
In terms of connectivity, there is a B Communication data SIM that is cheaper. You get 1 GB for about 3000 yen for up to 1 month. I don't know how it is set up or how to get it easily. You can get it at larger electronics stores. The only problem, it wastes a lot of your time to get and prepare.
Pocket wifi? Easier to get than a data only SIM, and cheaper than a phone rental. If you absolutely need to be connected all the time, or most of the time, a good option.
Free wifi? All Starbucks offer free wifi but you need to get a user name and password first. Also, NTT East (Tokyo and Tohoku) is now offering free wifi at many locations throughout Japan. You need to get a special card with a user name and password at Narita and I think Haneda International Terminal only. It is free for 2 weeks only.
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As of the beginning of this year there is one company offering SIM rental. You pick it up at Narita. I can't remember the name though, just remember reading the news release.
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When I was in Japan last October, I was able to get on free wifi everywhere. Unless you need to be online all the time for the work, etc., I don't think you need wifi card.
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dru46 wrote:
Do you need wifi all the time? That's what you really need to ask yourself before you can say it is or isn't worth it.In terms of connectivity, there is a B Communication data SIM that is cheaper. You get 1 GB for about 3000 yen for up to 1 month. I don't know how it is set up or how to get it easily. You can get it at larger electronics stores. The only problem, it wastes a lot of your time to get and prepare.
Pocket wifi? Easier to get than a data only SIM, and cheaper than a phone rental. If you absolutely need to be connected all the time, or most of the time, a good option.
Free wifi? All Starbucks offer free wifi but you need to get a user name and password first. Also, NTT East (Tokyo and Tohoku) is now offering free wifi at many locations throughout Japan. You need to get a special card with a user name and password at Narita and I think Haneda International Terminal only. It is free for 2 weeks only.
I guess I don't need it all the time. Thanks for your advice 
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Bilimari wrote:
When I was in Japan last October, I was able to get on free wifi everywhere. Unless you need to be online all the time for the work, etc., I don't think you need wifi card.
Ok, thank you bilimari
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SfumatoPants wrote:
As of the beginning of this year there is one company offering SIM rental. You pick it up at Narita. I can't remember the name though, just remember reading the news release.
Thank you for your information. I'll check about it.
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