One of the most helpful tools I use while travelling is Google Maps. Even though Tokyo does an acceptable job at posting English translations at train stations, I would not have the confidence to navigate if it wasn't for Google Maps.
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International data plans can be very expensive, so many people opt for a rental SIM card while in Japan. For me, always having an internet connection takes a lot of the stress away when I am travelling alone. Knowing that your family and emergency contacts are just a message away is a huge relief.
The cheapest and best option that I know of is to use CD Japan's service. I rented an unlimited data SIM card for a year and it was just around $200. That's right. Unlimited data. CD Japan will ship the rental to the Japan Post mail centers at Narita or Haneda Airport. Alternatively, they also ship to an address of your choice. For iPhone users, a hotspot is required to activate the SIM card. I believe the Keisei train line has a hotspot, so it can be activated while waiting for the train in the airport's station. Android users may not need to connect to the internet to activate it. This blog is not sponsored by CD Japan, but I truly recommend their product. I have used it whenever I go to Japan. It is reliable, unlimited, and reasonably priced. |
AuthorI am a student from the University of Nebraska at Kearney who studied abroad at Saitama University in Japan. I want to share my experience to inform future students about the program. Archives
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