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The Ultimate Guide To Tokyo
The Ultimate Guide To Tokyo
You'll have data before you even leave the plane!
We break down the data and data + voice options so you can work out which is most economical for your needs.
Compare the best SIM cards for a short stay in Japan.
The lowdown on prices, providers, pick-up points and more, to help you scoop the best deal.
Explore your top choices for mobile connectivity.
See the cheapest, fastest and most convenient options for long-term connectivity.
Is this a viable alternative to pocket wifi and travel SIMs for your trip?
Easy ways of connecting to the interwebs.
Where to go when you need a cuppa and connectivity.
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This post by Kyle Mullin was originally published on Tokyo Weekender. Doesn’t the prospect of scaling Japan’s most famous peak make you think about Wifi access? It may be a towering, world famous summit—and one way to climb above the […]
When you’re in Tokyo and your gadgets break down, it can be difficult to get by when you don’t know any Japanese. The necessary technical terms and explanations can already be incomprehensible in English, let alone in Japanese. Moreover, repair […]
From wifi to sim cards, getting connected during a short-stay in Tokyo can be trickier than you might expect. For a city with a reputation for tech, Tokyo hasn’t quite taken to the free wifi trend like other capitals. While […]
Getting online isn’t always as easy as you might think in a super-tech country like Japan, but it’s getting better. With the run-up to the Olympics, the government and the tourism industry are scrambling to make the country more connected and tourist-friendly. And getting cheap – and even free – internet access is totally possible if you know where to look.
For getting online in Japan, you can now order mobile routers and data sim cards online before you arrive, plus you can also buy “tourist” data sims at some electronic stores like BIC Camera. Cafés with wi-fi, still aren’t quite as ubiquitous as you may be used to in other countries, but the situation is improving. Also many convenience stores and train lines have complimentary free wifi, usually with some sort of (not too difficult) registration process required.
We also cover topics like VPNs, and we even explain how to sleep surrounded by the sweet sweet embrace of internet in the glow of a dozen computer screens at a manga café. And we’ve got tips and interviews for entrepreneurs, too.
Finally, popular applications for Tokyoites include Line and Vine – but those will probably be out of date by the time we hit “publish.”
Image Credit Michael Himbeault used under CC license