Mobile phone in Japan?

Question

I will in Japan - Nagoya about a year.
I don’t know Japanese.
Any advice what Mobile Phone (with GPS) should I use in Japan.

Answer 1

♡I use both Docomo and Softbank.
Docomo has ENGLISH general Inquiries centers:
0120-005-250 (toll free)
151 dialed from your Docomo phone
Docomo has English websites:
http://www.nttdocomo.co.jp/english/
You can get the user manuals in ENGLISH from Docomo (they kindly sent me mine free of charge) or download at the Docomo site. Very useful!!
Learn about everything you need to apply for a Docomo phone here:
http://www.nttdocomo.co.jp/english/support/procedure/index.html
☆I also use Softbank, but I speak Japanese so I usually deal with them in Japanese.
Softbank also has an ENGLISH site:
http://mb.softbank.jp/mb/en/
Softbank offers English support as well:
(General Information) Business hours: 9:00-20:00
From SoftBank Handset: 157 (toll-free) - press 8 for English support
From fixed-line phone: [phone] (toll-free) - press 8 for English support
When I asked about English manuals, they didn't have any but pointed out that the Japanese manual has 'some' English info in it. BUT, I could download a PDF version on line.
Both are good, it just depends on which phone you want! Take a look at both maker models and decide which is best for you.
I use Global phones from both and get great service.
Good luck and hope this helps!♡

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Well........in JPland, Americans mostly use Vodafone (Now Softbank) and AU.
Softbank is better. I recommend the prepaid service. The employees speak English and I got my phone for about 15 USD.
The prepaid card costs about 26-40 USD. THe $26 will give you about 600 Sky Mail text messages or maybe an hour and 15mins of calling time. Sky Mail is mail with no attachments and Long mail, you can add pics and all that stuff. But the only problem is that it takes up more money on the card.

I really hope this helps

Answer 4

Check the network settings on your phone here at home. When you buy a new phone in Japan, make sure it has the same network settings as options, so that you can use your new phone when you get back home. You may be able to get a new sim card in Japan to use with your current phone, but that depends on what sort of phone you have.

Answer 5

Softbank (formerly Vodafone) and NTT Docomo have English support. I use Vodafone, but I can speak Japanese and I was able to establish phone service and contract on my own. Softbank stores usually have a person sho can speak English and help you get started. You will need a Japanese credit card and your gaijin registration card before you can start up service.

Answer 6

NTT DOKOMO (Japan telephone & telegraphic company's Cell phone) is the most popular in Japan , more than 30% market shared. For all of foreigners trying to buy cellphones in Japan, he/she has to show up the Certificate of residence in Japan to the cellphone shop. Why Certificate? Because of prevention from Cellphone fraud.

Answer 7

They have plenty of cool phones in Japan. Take a trip to Akihabara (Electric Town) in Tokyo and shop your heart out.

Answer 8

I think Softbank would the best being that they used to be Vodafone...they still have English support and homepages.

Answer 9

I used au's mobile.
It's really useful and easy.ofcourse most cheap!
au have a English infomation also.
Check it the web!
[and also check DOCOMO(little expensive)and softbank(I think no good com)]

Answer 10

Just buy a new one with the help of nearest shop.