Stay Connected with Portable WiFi: Your Guide for Japan Travel

The Advantages of Using Portable WiFi in Japan

Every year, Japan is visited by tens of millions of tourists. People come here for natural beauty, culture, food, and events. But it is not only about short-term visits: many foreigners also work here, study, and send their children to school. Whatever the purpose of your visit is and however long you’re in Japan, as a modern person, you need to stay connected. And portable Wifi for Japan will help you with that.

What is Portable WiFi?

A portable WiFi Japan device is a fairly small and very lightweight box. Inside the case, it contains electronics and a local SIM card that connects to one of the local mobile networks for Internet traffic. The device then shares this internet, using the mobile hotspot principle, with other devices connected to it (several devices can be connected at the same time): laptops, phones, or tablets.

The device itself does not have a built-in battery (to reduce weight, which is slightly above 30 grams), so you will need to plug it into a power outlet, a laptop, or a power bank for it to work (USB-C connection type).

Benefits of Portable WiFi in Japan

When arriving in Japan, you have several options for connecting to Mobal’s data services. If a regular SIM or eSIM card does not suit you, for example, because the data allowance is insufficient for your needs, you can always use the convenient and advanced WiFi rental solution. This can indeed be an issue, since SIM cards have a maximum monthly data limit of 100 gigabytes.

But even that amount may not be enough for certain resource-intensive tasks. That is where Portable WiFi comes in, offering options with 100, 200, and 300 gigabytes of data per month. In addition, if you are using a SIM or eSIM card from Mobal, you will receive a 10% discount on Portable WiFi travel connectivity from the regular price.

Below, let us take a look at the main advantages of this solution.

High-Speed Internet Access

High-speed mobile Internet is provided through connections to local networks. The SIM card built into the device automatically selects the optimal network for the current connection based on your geolocation and the available signal strength in your area.

As a result, when you move around, the connection may switch between different networks in order to automatically ensure the best possible service quality and speed.

Multiple Device Connections

You can connect up to 8 devices at the same time, all of which will receive shared internet access. This is perfect for groups of travelers and results in significant savings, since you purchase only one connection, meaning the other group members do not need to buy their own local SIM cards or similar Wi-Fi devices. The more people in the group, the greater the savings.

How to Rent Portable Wi-Fi and Start Using It

To start using the service, you need to physically receive the device and then activate it after paying for the plan according to the selected tariff. You also pay a one-time cost for the device itself.

But worry not—this is a smart investment because the device remains yours forever, and you can always reactivate it during any future visit to Japan. This is especially beneficial for those who travel to the country regularly.

You can order the service and the device before arriving in Japan. Upon arrival at Narita or Haneda international airports, you can pick up your device at our office, make the payment, and get connected to the internet right there.

If this option is not convenient for you, you can always order delivery of the device to your address in Japan, and it will arrive within 2-5 business days. To speed up delivery, place your order in advance and receive it at your Japanese address with minimal time loss.

To activate the device, you simply need to follow a few straightforward instructions. Log in, set it up, and you are online. Nothing complicated. When you leave Japan, deactivate the device. When you return, you can reactivate it again and pay for the package that suits you, while the device itself will already be at your disposal free of charge.

To connect to the shared internet, the devices being connected will need to select the network and enter the password, exactly the same as when connecting to a regular Wi-Fi hotspot.

Comparing Portable WiFi with eSIM Options

Having a local SIM card, even from Mobal, may not be suitable for large volumes of data transfer, for example, if you are a graphic designer, 3D designer, camera operator, videographer, and so on. Also, if you are traveling in a group, a single solution for multiple people automatically becomes more cost-effective than buying separate SIM cards for each person, even when considering the minimum plan.

And even taking into account the initial investment in the device itself, the eSIM comparison shows that you’re very likely to recoup its cost within the first month of use.

The more months you stay in the country, the lower the cost per gigabyte of data will be for you, given all costs, eventually. This is a truly solid solution for travelers and other foreigners in Japan.

In addition, since portable Wi-Fi includes only data transmission and does not provide the ability to make voice calls to local Japanese numbers or send/receive SMS messages, you will not need identity verification as required by Japanese law. This makes the process of starting to use this service simpler for you compared to options that require identification.

Conclusion

If you are looking for a powerful and reliable solution to stay online while in Japan, portable Wi-Fi from Mobal will be exactly that.

You can send and receive up to 300 gigabytes of data per month and connect up to 8 devices simultaneously, which is enough to handle any work-related or personal tasks. Do not stay disconnected—rely on portable Wi-Fi!