I’m traveling to Japan later this month. I’ll be there for about 2 weeks. I have a Nokia 6610 which currently has a T-mobile SIM card in it. Is it possible for me to buy a pre-paid SIM card in Japan that I can put into my phone in order to make/receive a limited number of calls?
I know they sell full-on pre-paid phones, but I don’t think I have quite enough need for one to justify the expense.
My friend claims to have done something similar (buy a local SIM card) for his phone in Thailand.
Any info is appreciated, thanks.
p.s. I lived in Tokyo a couple years ago, so I am rather familiar.
Japan uses cellphone standards and frequencies that are close to being unique in the world, “PHS” and “PDC”. You will have to rent a phone while you are there. A Nokia 6610 will definitely NOT work in Japan.
If you are lucky, your provider may have a roaming agreement with the Japanese 3G provider, and you may be able to roam there with your SIM. You’ll still have to rent a phone though.
Hmm, well, any suggestions on a good cheap pre-paid deal? Seems like Pupuru (provided by Docomo) might be a decent deal. Since incoming calls are free, I don’t expect to be using much airtime. Basically, having a keitai would allow my friends to get in touch with me (like when they get off work).
Should I just get whatever is available at Narita or should I go into one of the shops in town?
