Phone & Internet

Mobile Carriers

• NTT Docomo - Japan's largest mobile carrier with the widest nationwide coverage.
• KDDI/au - One of three major carriers with strong urban coverage.
• SoftBank - Third major carrier, also offers budget sub-brands.
• B-Mobile - Budget SIM cards popular with foreigners. No long-term contract required.

TIP

NTT Docomo has the widest coverage across Japan, including rural areas. However, budget SIMs like B-Mobile are popular with newcomers since they offer flexible plans without the commitment of a two-year contract.

Phone Rentals

• CellularAbroad.com - Rent a phone before arriving in Japan. Ships to your home country.
• JAL ABC Mobile Phone Rental - Convenient airport pickup and drop-off.
• Pupuru - Pocket WiFi and phone rental with delivery to your hotel or airport.
• Rentafone Japan - Phone rental service for short-term visitors.
• SoftBank Rental - Rental phones from a major carrier.
• Telecom Square - WiFi router rental available at major airports.

Landline

• NTT East - Landline provider for Eastern Japan.
• NTT West - Landline provider for Western Japan.
• KDDI Landline - Dial 0057 for English support.
• NTT Communications - Phone: 0120/532-839.

Internet Service Providers

• Asahi Net - English-friendly ISP with solid support. Phone: 0570/013522.
• J:COM - Cable TV and internet bundle provider.
• KDDI AU Internet - Fiber internet from a major carrier.
• Nifty - Established ISP with various plan options.
• SpinNet - ISP with English-language support available.