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📱 Japan SIM Card Guide 2024
Hello, Wanderer!I get asked a lot about which SIM card you should get when traveling in Japan. There's a lot of outdated information out there, so I understand why people get confused. Things have changed over the last few years (for the better) and now it’s EASIEST and CHEAPEST to get an eSIM. That's an electronic SIM card, fyi. I prefer using eSIMs when I can because I can buy it beforehand and activate it as soon as I land in Japan. No need to go to a booth in the airport, or track down a convenience store and try to puzzle through data plans! My favorite eSIM company is Airalo. I use Airalo's Moshi Moshi eSIM for my trips to Japan. It works great to Instagram, messaging on WhatsApp, Google Maps, etc. and costs much less than a physical SIM card. Plans available for Moshi Moshi:
I tend to get the 5GB for 30 days one and do any heavy web surfing or IG posts while connected to wifi. Need more data? Prefer a physical SIM card? Check out my guide to Japan eSIMs and SIM cards here.
Happy travels! Anastasia PS 📲 Traveling through multiple countries? Grab the Asialink regional eSIM from Airalo. New users, use promo code NEWTOAIRALO15 to save 15%. Existing users, use promo code AIRALOESIM10 to save 10%! Japan Travel TipsThis newsletter may contain affiliate links. If you click on one and buy something, I get a small percentage of that at no extra cost to you. |
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I'm a former librarian turned world wanderer, sharing tips, advice, and personal stories for solo female travelers and digital nomads. Sign up for my newsletter to discover everything from budgeting hacks to off-the-beaten-path destinations across Asia and Europe!
Hello from St. Paul, Minnesota! I'm writing to you from my current petsitting gig in the Twin Cities. I'm watching over three adorable kitties with very large personalities, and I'm having a great time! The neighborhood I'm in is full of adorable houses (and friendly neighbors), the house is an updated retro number with amazing air con (definitely needed during the heatwave we're in) and there's an amazing backyard with a butterfly garden. The oldest kitty, Gus Two sisters, Elsie and Gertie!...
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