Japan eSIM Data Plans
Whether it's a Tokyo trip or regular runs to Japan, plans range from the single-country Japan plan to the JapanโKorea plan, the APAC plan, and the 118-country Global Transit plan. Every eSIM runs on Japan's real local carriers โ NTT Docomo, KDDI/au, SoftBank, and Rakuten Mobile โ all 4G/5G. We publish the carrier, exit IP, and hotspot rules on each plan page, so you know exactly what you get before you buy. Refundable before activation, per policy.
- All four major carriers on 4G/5G โ solid from the city to the Shinkansen line.
- Hotspot allowed โ one eSIM powers your laptop and phone.
- Pick by trip โ single-country, Japan+Korea, or multi-country long-stay.
- Top up when data runs out โ data and validity stack on, no reinstall or re-scan.
- Transparent exit IP
- Real carriers shown
- Refundable per policy
Plans for Japan
| Plan | Type | Data | Validity | Coverage | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japan eSIM Plans | Total ยท Daily | 1GB total | 7 days | 1 | $2 |
| Japan and South Korea eSIM Plans | Total ยท Daily | 3GB total | 30 days | 2 | $10 |
| APAC 15 Regions | Total | 5GB total | 30 days | 15 | $10 |
| APAC 20 Regions | Total | 3GB total | 30 days | 20 | $19 |
| Global Transit Pass(120+ areas) | Total ยท Daily | 1GB total | 7 days | 118 | $8 |
What you actually get in Japan
Capabilities below come from the plans covering this destination (they can differ by plan โ see each plan page for specifics).
- Exit IP
- HK / SG / UK/NO
- 5G
- Supported
- Hotspot
- Supported
- APN
- Auto
- App availability
- ChatGPTTikTokFull per-app โ/โ on each plan page
Japan Networks & Carriers
Service runs on the real local carriers below โ something most providers never disclose.
| Carrier | Networks |
|---|---|
| NTT docomo | 4G ยท 5G |
| Rakuten Mobile | 4G ยท 5G |
| KDDI/au | 4G ยท 5G |
| SoftBank | 4G ยท 5G |
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can I share a hotspot to my laptop in Japan?
- Yes โ the Japan plans allow hotspot sharing, handy for remote work on the move. Check each plan page to confirm.
- Why eSIM over a local physical SIM in Japan?
- Install before you fly and it works on landing โ no airport queues or passport deposits. And we tell you which carrier you're on, unlike a counter SIM.
- Which carrier networks does the Japan eSIM use?
- It connects to local networks including NTT docomo, Rakuten Mobile, KDDI/au, SoftBank. See the network table above for the exact technologies โ we publish this up front so you know before you buy.
- How do I install and activate the Japan eSIM?
- After purchase, scan the QR code or enter the activation code manually. Install before you travel while you still have a connection, then enable it on arrival.
- Can I top up the Japan eSIM when data runs out?
- Most plans support top-ups โ recharge the eSIM you already have from My eSIM, and both data and validity stack on, with no reinstall or re-scan. Daily plans add more days. Availability is shown on each plan page.
- Can I get a refund if I don't activate it?
- Unactivated plans can be refunded per our refund policy (minus payment processing fees). See the refund policy page for the exact terms.