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【2025】Japan's Top 15 Recommended Budget SIM Cards Ranking

SIM Card, Japan Life / April 23, 2025

Many people may find the communication fees of Japan's three major carriers too high and are considering switching to more cost-effective budget SIM cards (Japanese: 格安SIM). However, with a wide variety of options like ahamo, povo, Rakuten Mobile, and UQ mobile, each offering different data allowances and pricing, it's natural to have questions: "Are budget SIM cards reliable despite being cheap?" "Will I regret switching to a Japanese budget SIM card?"

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A Beginner’s Guide to Rakuten Mobile: Prices, Reviews, and How to Apply

SIM Card / February 6, 2023

楽天モバイル (Rakuten Mobile) is an MVNO (Mobile Virtual Network Operator) under the Rakuten Group in Japan. It offers Japanese phone numbers and SIM card services to consumers. The most significant appeal of Rakuten Mobile is its affordable monthly fees. Additionally, it features a unique points system called "Rakuten Super Points." Users can make free domestic calls and send SMS within Japan using Rakuten Link, making it a great choice for those looking to save on communication expenses.

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Recommended Affordable SIM Cards in Japan

Japan Life / February 5, 2023

We know that the three major mainstream mobile carriers in Japan are Docomo, SoftBank, and AU, collectively known as the "Big Three." For individuals working or studying in Japan, it is customary to sign a contract with one of these carriers to use mobile services for calls and internet, typically costing a minimum of 7,000