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Please tell me about your cell phone when you return to Japan.

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#1
  • LoveKihei
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  • 2023/05/08 20:38

I am going back to Japan next month for around 2 months and until now I have been renting a pocket WiFi from HIS.
My cell phone is a cheap contract company so it does not work as a phone in Japan. Please let me know if there is any method you guys use when you return to Japan for a long period of time. Thank you in advance.

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#7
  • こーの字
  • 2023/05/15 (Mon) 10:37
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What I have done in the last few times is

1. buy a data SIM card for Japan from Amazon in the US
2. buy a data SIM card for Japan from Amazon in Japan and send it to a family member, who will mail it to me

Both 1 and 2, call If I need to talk, I will do it via data with an app.
The trip was 2 weeks, so not a lot of data.

1. has the advantage that you can buy it here, but it is more expensive per data.
2. has the advantage that you can buy a SIM card at a reasonable price by taking advantage of the weak yen, but there is a hassle of having it sent from Japan.
In my case, I bought it 1-1 month before my trip by regular mail ・ and had it sent to me.

In both cases, I replaced the card on the plane to Japan and was able to connect to the internet as soon as I arrived at the airport.

I hope this helps.

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#8
  • LoveKihei
  • 2023/05/15 (Mon) 12:14
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Mr. Koji

Thank you for the information from your experience. I am always impressed by your accurate advice and information for all genres.
Thank you for your continued support.

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#9
  • LoveKihei
  • 2023/05/15 (Mon) 12:40
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Related question.

I am thinking of buying a data SIM card for Japan from Amazon in Japan. if I use the SIM card, I cannot make phone calls, but I can connect to the internet and make LINE calls, and my phone number will not change. Is it correct to think that ？?

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#10
  • こーの字
  • 2023/05/15 (Mon) 13:26
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LoveKihei,

Thank you for your compliments.
Even if you can do little things in daily life by yourself if you know what is convenient, you may be a little confused and think a little at first.
I think it would be ideal to have a bulletin board where we can ask each other questions and help each other ～ at such times.
I look forward to your continued support.

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#11
  • こーの字
  • 2023/05/15 (Mon) 20:02
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#9 LoveKihei,

My phone is the type that only allows one SIM card to be inserted,
so when I switch to a Japanese data SIM card, my Hawaii number is disconnected.
Also, you will not get a Japanese phone number.
Other than that, as you said, you will be able to connect to the internet and make calls on LINE and Messanger.
In addition, by inserting a SIM card here when you come back to the U.S., you will be able to use U.S. numbers.

However, if you have a phone with two SIM cards, or if you have an eSIM and a physical SIM card that can support dual SIM,
you may still be able to use your US phone number while in Japan.
This is because some carriers allow you to make and receive calls ・ and texts over WiFi, and some plans allow you to make and receive calls
and texts abroad ・ for an additional fee.

If you prefer to use your US phone number in Japan as well,
you can ask for the carrier, plan, and phone model and they may be able to help you.

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