Japan Prepaid Sim card for your Short term travel to Japan - how to setup a prepaid sim card
Channel: WOW THAT'S JAPAN 2
Date: 2020-07-17

July 17,2020

Hi everyone!  Are you thinking of coming to Japan?  If you are,  then you most likely will want to post photos and videos to your social media account.  
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James in Japan explains how to set up a prepaid SIM card for short-term travel in Japan. He purchased a SoftBank SIM card from Amazon Japan for 2700 yen. He demonstrates how to install and activate it on an iPhone, but the process also works for Android devices.

00:12 📅 James introduces himself and the topic of setting up a prepaid SIM card in Japan.

00:47 💳 James shows the SoftBank prepaid SIM card he bought from Amazon Japan.

01:27 🔓 James mentions the need for an unlocked phone to use the prepaid SIM card.

02:14 🌐 James navigates to Amazon Japan's website to showcase the SIM card's details and benefits.

03:10 📱 James prepares to install the SIM card on his daughter's iPhone 7.

04:39 🔄 James checks the cellular data settings on the iPhone to ensure the SIM card is working.

05:13 🌐 James performs a test to confirm that the prepaid SIM card is functioning properly.


- 💰 Cost and Provider: James purchased a SoftBank prepaid SIM card for 2700 yen from Amazon Japan. SoftBank is the provider for this SIM card.
- 📅 Expiration Date: The SIM card has an expiration date of October 18, 2020, and James activates it on July 17, 2020.
- 📱 Phone Compatibility: James emphasizes the need for an unlocked phone to use the prepaid SIM card, and the installation process is demonstrated on an iPhone 7.
- 📝 User Manual: The SIM card package includes a user manual with instructions in both Japanese and English.
- 📶 Activation and Testing: James carefully installs the SIM card on his daughter's iPhone and checks the cellular data settings to ensure it is activated. He performs a test using Google to verify the SIM card's functionality.
- 🌐 Wi-Fi Off: James turns off the Wi-Fi on the iPhone to confirm that the prepaid SIM card is providing internet connectivity.
- 📲 App Usage: James demonstrates the prepaid SIM card's functionality by opening the Manga Toonly app and confirming that it works properly.