JapanWifiBuddy eSIM

Loved the convenience of renting and returning it. Only issue was that in crowded areas, the wifi was weak or sometimes would drop out. Other than that, it was such a useful aid during our 3 weeks in Japan!

I would recommend the service but you must bring a power bank with you to recharge the device. Fully charged the battery lasts for about 8 hours at which point you must recharge. The internet speed is good as well as the coverage. Had no problems. If you are traveling to Japan, this is a must. I gave 4* because 8 hours of battery is quite low.

Japan WiFi Buddy worked great for us, a family of three. The WiFi device was waiting for us as agreed at the Kyoto Central post office and it was fully charged and ready to go. We never experienced a lack of coverage throughout our two weeks all over Japan. The only negative might be the battery life - it lasts maybe 6-7 hours - but a spare backup battery is provided, which is great. Also the battery life indicator would go from about half charged to dead in no time, so we learned pretty quickly to plug in the spare when the battery icon reached half full. Overall though the device worked great and I would not hesitate to rent from Japan WiFi Buddy again.

Picked up the pocket WiFi at the airport fairly easily. Only lost connection while in tunnels on the bullet train. Put the WiFi buddy in an envelope and dropped it off in the post box in the hotel on my way home. Couldn't have been easier and it was extremely convenient having the internet while navigating the Tokyo streets and subways.

Excellent support and very friendly and informative staff. Device was mailed to my address in Japan quickly and without a hitch. I had great reception and full speed all over Shizuoka. Recommended!!