What is this Site?
This is a comparison site where you can find the perfect pocket WiFi rental plan.
Find Pocket WiFi Plan in JAPAN
You can quickly find out which plan is cheaper. We also introduce the method of Pick-up & Return.
There is a Discount Coupon
If you apply for pocket WiFi from this site, you can use it cheaper than usual.
Easy to Understand How to Rent
You can easily understand how to apply for pocket WiFi rental and how to use the device.
What is Pocket WiFi Rental?
By renting a pocket WiFi, you can connect your smartphone, computer, etc. within Japan.
If you connect without using pocket WiFi, you will have to pay high international roaming charges. If you rent a pocket WiFi, you can use the Internet in Japan without paying overseas roaming charges.
The reason you need Pocket WiFi Rental
Free WiFi spots are not very popular in Japan. Even if it is listed as free WiFi, it is often very difficult to register, or even if you can connect, it is not stable. If there is no way to connect to the Internet without using free WiFi, you will be in trouble in Japan.
Most free WiFi in Japan cannot be used unless you have a Japanese phone number. Only 10% of the free Wi-Fi available to foreign visitors to Japan can be used.
Number of access points in Japan as of April 2015, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications
Approximately 900,000 Wi-Fi access points that require agreements with mobile communications and other operators
Approximately 100,000 free Wi-Fi access points
Many foreigners visiting Japan are looking for a WiFi environment in Japan. However, as I mentioned earlier, many foreign visitors to Japan are in trouble because free WiFi is not available in Japan.
Convenient information desired by visiting foreigners
53.3% desire a Wi-Fi connection.
Pocket WiFi Rental or Roaming or SIM
Pocket WiFi Rental | Speeds are stable and multiple people can connect at the same time. They range from small capacity to unlimited capacity, and are easy to use at low prices. |
Roaming | It can be used without any special settings, but the speed may be slow. Also, high payments are often required. |
SIM | Although they are available at low prices, they often have a fixed capacity and may be restricted if used too much. Initial setup is difficult. |
Comprehensive comparison of the 4 ways to connect to the Internet in Japan
Mobile WiFi Router rental
Easy to set up and unlimited use
To use your pocket WiFi rental, simply turn it on, find your ID, and enter your password. It is easier to connect than other methods. You can also use it with unlimited capacity at a low price.
Mobile Phone Roaming
Security is safe and it is easy to connect, but it is expensive
Mobile company roaming allows you to connect without any special settings, so you can easily connect, but the charges are high. Additionally, the communication speed may also become slow.
Prepaid SIM
Difficult to set up and may not be usable
Prepaid SIMs are relatively cheap, but difficult to set up. Depending on the smartphone you are using, you may not be able to use it. Also, it is not suitable for use on multiple devices at the same time.
Free WiFi hotspot
Speed is often unstable
Although there is no cost to use it, there are few free WiFi spots to begin with. Also, you need to be careful about security. The communication speed is also slow, so you may only be able to perform minimal operations.