| Feature | Airport SIM Card | LinkinWorld eSIM |
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| Price | $4-7/day | from $0.22/day |
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Japan Travel 7-Day 5G
Japan Travel 15-Day 10G
Japan Business 30-Day 20G
Japan Business 90-Day 50G
Japan's 4G/5G network coverage reaches 99%. NTT Docomo, SoftBank and KDDI (au) cover the entire country. Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto and other major cities have extensive 5G coverage, Shinkansen routes have stable signal, and remote mountain and island areas may have weaker signal. eSIM auto-connects to the strongest signal carrier for the best network experience.
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Using LinkinWorld eSIM in Japan is very simple. After purchase, you'll receive an email with a QR code. Just open Settings > Cellular > Add eSIM, scan the QR code to activate. Upon arrival in Tokyo, the eSIM will automatically connect to NTT Docomo, SoftBank, KDDI (au) networks. We recommend completing activation before departure to ensure immediate availability upon arrival.
Japan's 4G/5G network coverage reaches 99%. NTT Docomo, SoftBank and KDDI (au) cover the entire country. Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto and other major cities have extensive 5G coverage, Shinkansen routes have stable signal, and remote mountain and island areas may have weaker signal. eSIM auto-connects to the strongest signal carrier for the best network experience.
Yes, LinkinWorld eSIM in Japan supports hotspot tethering. You can use your phone as a mobile hotspot to share the network connection with other devices such as laptops and tablets. This is very practical for travel, allowing multiple devices to be online simultaneously. Please note that hotspot tethering consumes more data, so we recommend using it wisely based on your plan's data allowance.
LinkinWorld eSIM supports most mainstream devices, including iPhone XS and above, Google Pixel 3 and above, Samsung Galaxy S20 and above. Please confirm your device supports eSIM before purchasing. In Japan, NTT Docomo, SoftBank, KDDI (au) networks are all compatible with eSIM devices. If your device doesn't support eSIM, we recommend purchasing a physical SIM card as an alternative.
While using eSIM in Japan, you can check your data usage in real time via Settings > Cellular > Data Usage. LinkinWorld also provides an online account dashboard where you can view detailed usage records and remaining data. We recommend checking your data usage regularly to avoid running out of data during your Tokyo trip.
LinkinWorld eSIM in Japan is a data-only service and does not include a local phone number, so you cannot make phone calls or send SMS. However, you can use VoIP apps (such as WeChat, WhatsApp, Line, FaceTime, etc.) for voice and video calls over the data network, which works just like regular calls. If you need to make local phone calls or send SMS, we recommend purchasing a local physical SIM card.