With tips from people who've done it — in some cases more than once.
Is it cheaper than a travel SIM or rental Wi-Fi?
We compare heavyweight plans with 100GB, "somelimited" and truly unlimited data.
What's the best monthly deal for residents?
Explore the top choices for mobile connectivity.
Easy ways of connecting to the interwebs.
See the cheapest, fastest and most convenient options for home connectivity.
We break down the data-only and data + voice options so you can work out which is most economical for your needs.
The lowdown on prices, providers, pick-up points and more, to help you scoop the best deal.
There are so many elements to planning a trip to Japan. Follow our veteran advice so your once-in-a-lifetime adventure goes off without a hitch!
In Japan, it's not about .com—a .jp domain is where it's at!
The best (and free) Japan travel apps: Handy help with transportation, language and getting connected to the internet.
Where to go when you need a cuppa and connectivity.
With the exception of language learning, even the most raving Japanophile will agree that Japanese TV is slightly less enjoyable than being sat on by a very fat and sweaty man, so what is a cheapo to do? Fortunately one can easily get round the location specific problems of connecting to popular TV station internet broadcasts or streaming sevices from back home like Netflix, BBC iplayer etc using a VPN.