5 Best SIM Cards at Haneda Airport | Unlimited Data Options

5 Best SIM Cards at Haneda Airport | Unlimited Data Options

In order to enjoy your trip to Japan to the fullest, you are going to need to get a SIM card soon after you arrive at Haneda Airport.

However, there are many different providers that you could choose from, all with different plans and prices.

Upon arriving at Haneda Airport, the following questions might come up:

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13 Best Ryokan and Hotels with Onsen in Osaka

13 Best Ryokan and Hotels with Onsen in Osaka

Photo courtesy of Fushioukaku

In this article, we have compiled a list of some of the best ryokan and hotels in and around Osaka. We will cover all sorts of lodges, from theme-park establishments to traditional Japanese ryokan.

Because pictures alone do not let you see all the smaller details, we will be breaking down videos of each hotel with timestamps and explanations.
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Atami Onsen Guide | A Seaside Resort near Tokyo

Atami Onsen Guide | A Seaside Resort near Tokyo

Atami Onsen is located an hour away from Tokyo on the coast of the Izu peninsula. It is famous for keeping its traditional charms while reinventing itself in recent years and becoming a popular tourist destination by the sea.
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12 Best Natural Onsen in Tokyo | Spend a Day at a Super Sento

12 Best Natural Onsen in Tokyo | Spend a Day at a Super Sento

Photo courtesy of Spa LaQua

Are you looking to visit an onsen in Tokyo?

In this article, we will be introducing to you 12 of the best natural onsen (hot springs) in Tokyo.

Even though Tokyo has the image of being a big and bustling city, there are actually many places where you can enjoy a natural hot spring.
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15 Best Onsen near Tokyo | Great View and Traditional Experience

15 Best Onsen near Tokyo | Great View and Traditional Experience
  • I want to find a hot spring that I can go to on a day trip or weekend trip from Tokyo.
  • I want to know which hot springs are easily accessible from Tokyo by train or bus.
  • I want to go to an outdoor hot spring near Tokyo where I can enjoy a great view.

In this article, the Sakura Mobile Blog Team has selected 15 of the best hot spring spots near Tokyo.
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Free WiFi in Japan: Locations, Restrictions and Alternatives

With the 2020 Tokyo Olympics on the horizon, hotspots offering free WiFi in Japan are becoming much easier to access.

Among notable changes, since 2015 Mount Fuji climbers can access free WiFi at the top of Japan’s most iconic mountain, and starting 2018, all Shinkansen bullet trains are slowly but surely getting equipped with free travel WiFi services for commuters in Japan.

Despite this renewed interest in making the city more appealing for tourists, it is still sometimes a challenge to find and connect to a free hotspot in Japan.

Keep reading to learn where you can find free WiFi hotspots in Japan, important points to consider when using them, and a reliable alternative to these sometimes risky, free Japan WiFi connections.

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5 Best SIM Cards at Narita Airport | Unlimited Data Options

5 Best SIM Cards at Narita Airport | Unlimited Data Options

In order to enjoy your trip to Japan to the fullest, you are going to need to get a SIM card soon after you arrive at Narita Airport.

However, there are many different providers that you could choose from, all with different plans and prices.

Upon arriving at Narita Airport, the following questions might come up:

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J:COM Internet Plans | Reviews, Prices, and How to Apply

J:COM Internet Plans | Reviews, Prices, and How to Apply

Have you just moved into a new apartment? And has your landlord just recommended internet services by J:COM (J:COM NET) to you?

If the apartment that you will move into or just moved into already has J:COM NET, you may be able to use the internet within a week of moving in, which is pretty fast compared to the average wait times from the big carriers.

On the other hand, there are some bad reviews about J:COM NET online. This article will provide an overview of J:COM’s internet service, its advantages and disadvantages, real reviews from Japanese people, and a comparison with other providers.
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English Guide to Y!mobile | Prices, Reviews, and How to Apply

English Guide to Y!mobile | Prices, Reviews, and How to Apply

Y!mobile is a low-cost smartphone carrier from SoftBank that has been in operation since 2014. It was born from a merger between two phone carrier brands, eAccess, and Willcom.

You’ve probably seen one of Y!mobile’s 850+ stores throughout Japan, and some of you may be interested in their service. However, as the majority of their website is in Japanese, we decided to write this English guide.
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A Complete Guide to Nasu Onsen | Historic Waters and Unique Museums

A Complete Guide to Nasu Onsen | Historic Waters and Unique Museums

Photos courtesy of Nasuonsen Sanraku (top right) and Nasu Tourism Association

Nasu Onsen is an area located in the mountains of Tochigi Prefecture. Boasting different types of hot springs and all sorts of tourist attractions, Nasu Onsen is known among locals as a peaceful and relaxing getaway area. In this article, we will be providing you with a complete guide to the Nasu Onsen area.

This guide will include our recommended lodges for staying in Nasu, the best places to eat, and our favorite locations for sightseeing.
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