Japan

Japan

SoftBank, KDDI

Internet speed

  • 5G — the fastest: video, video calls and large files with ease. Your phone must support 5G.
  • 4G — fast and steady: enough for maps, social media, video and calls.

The phone joins the best network there by itself.

Operators

SoftBank, KDDI

Packages

Prepaid · fixed data and validity
Data
Validity
Number of eSIMs
1
one for each phone
Price$0.90

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Japan eSIM: what to know

An eSIM for Japan gets you online the moment you land: it connects to SoftBank, KDDI (4G/5G), with no roaming charges and no local SIM card to find. Choose a package above, pay by card and install it with a QR code before the trip.

Networks
SoftBank, KDDI
Speed
4G/5G
Packages
10 · 100 MB–50 GB
Validity
7–180 days
Price
from $0.90

Guides

Questions and answers

Does eSIM work in Japan?

Yes. This eSIM connects to SoftBank, KDDI in Japan at 4G/5G speed. Your phone must support eSIM and be unlocked — the device compatibility page shows how to check.

How much does an eSIM for Japan cost?

Packages start at $0.90. There are 10 to choose from, from 100 MB to 50 GB of data, valid for 7–180 days. You pay once — there are no roaming charges on top.

Does the Japan eSIM work on 5G?

Yes, where the local networks have 5G and your phone supports it; elsewhere it uses 4G (4G/5G).

When should I install the eSIM?

Before the trip, while on Wi-Fi: the QR code appears right after payment. When you arrive, turn on data roaming for the eSIM line and choose it for mobile data.

Can I keep my own SIM card?

Yes. The eSIM is added as a second line — your own SIM stays in the phone, and the internet goes through the eSIM.