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Month: <span>October 2026</span>
4 published guides
Mobal vs Sakura Mobile: Which Is Better for Expats in Japan?
Mobal and Sakura Mobile both make it easier for foreign residents to get a Japanese phone number without navigating a Japanese-only carrier shop. This guide compares the practical differences that matter before you order. Read guide →
Your First Weeks in Japan: Address → Phone → Bank → Internet
A practical first-weeks setup order for new residents in Japan: register your address, get a usable Japanese phone number, open the bank account you need, then arrange permanent home internet without getting trapped in… Read guide →
Internet for 3–12 Month Stays in Japan: Home WiFi vs Fiber vs Pocket WiFi
A practical guide for residents staying in Japan for a few months to a year, comparing plug-in home WiFi, fiber internet and pocket WiFi by setup time, stability, portability, documents, exit costs and real… Read guide →
Japan SIM Plans Without a Japanese Bank Account
You can get a Japanese SIM without a Japanese bank account. The easiest routes are a provider that accepts foreign-issued cards, a cash-at-convenience-store plan, or a mainstream plan that accepts another payment method. Read guide →
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