Telecommunications - Renting a Mobile Phone in Japan
Reasons for renting a cell phone rental In Japan
There are many practical reasons why you should rent a cell phone in Japan. Besides being a necessary communication tool you will also experience a very important part of everyday Japanese life: the high tech cultural phenomenon of mobile communication!
From the business person to the traveller, in case of emergencies or a way to eliminate the language barrier of not speaking Japanese, we have outlined a few scenarios and situations where you can use a rented mobile phone.
Tourists - personal travel in Japan
For the experienced or novice traveller - contact a representative of your tour guide or agency if you lost your way in a guided tour or become suddenly separated from your tour or the person you are travelling with; if you do not speak Japanese this can be an unsettling experience. Tour guides can easily and quickly contact you when your tour schedule or any part of the tour itinerary has changed or cancelled. In these travelling situations obtaining a cell phone rental is recommended.
Business Related Matters
Traffic jams and long communing time is typical in Japan, don't be caught without a cell phone. Remember, all cell phones purchased outside of Japan will not work with any part of Japanese cell phone network. International calls can be made with your phone rental.
Trade Shows, Exhibitions or Symposiums (see our Event Calendar)Foreign Students in Japan - Studying and Socializing
Japan is host to 100's each year, never be caught without a cell phone for that crucial deal.
Or, a combination of business and personal travel cell phone usage. There are many outstanding tourist destinations in Japan!
When starting a business in Japan
You can rent cell phones for temporary use before your regular phone system is installed.
Cell phone rentals for temporary or casual workers
When you hire temporary workers from an agency you can let them use rental cell phones. Temporary workers do not have to use their own personal cell phone this will avoid settlement of complicated reimbursing procedures.
International Events - In the coming years Japan will be actively promoting Tourism and will be hosting various large scale events. It has never been a better time to start planning a trip to Japan.
You can make international calls directly, most instructions are in English. And many providers are bilingual, for example, we recommend Go Mobile
Japanese people returning to Japan for a short visit
Japanese living outside of Japan can rent a Japanese language cell phone when back in Japan for a temporary stay. You can use a cell phone without newly having a contract with a cell phone company in Japan. Plus, you don't have to bother close the contract when leaving Japan.
For any kind of emergency use.
When you suddenly need a cell phone for temporary use. Travelling to another country is always full risks and unexpected surprises. Be prepared! in case you have to contact your family overseas or any governmental agencies or embassies.
Mobile Rental Services in Tokyo, Japan
We recommend Go Mobile
