Post on 14-Apr-2017
Wi-Fi in
Japan
After visiting Japan over 6 times
After visiting Japan over 6 times
After visiting Japan over 6 times
After visiting Japan over 6 times
After visiting Japan over 6 times
I got lost in
Hiroshima
My phone couldn’t call...
And I couldn’t withdraw money from
an ATM
All because the “free wi-fi” labels in cafes and in apps weren’t clearly explained.
All because the “free wi-fi” labels in cafes and in apps weren’t clearly explained.So I figured it out.
The TOP 5 METHODS for Wi-Fi in Japan
Japan Connected-Free Wi-fi
An app you need to have downloaded and ready. Do it
before you leave.
At the airport (Haneda/Narita) find the Japan wi-fi kiosk
(the tourist information center can tell you where it is)
It will have you scan your passport so have that ready
It will then spit out a little receipt that has a long password valid for 14 days exact (down to the hour)
Once you login with this password, your device saves it. Keep this receipt just in case you switch
devices or need to re-enter it at any time.
You can use this wi-fi in lots of train stations (but not all) and
many other spots as well. If you see a wi-fi sticker in a cafe wall
just try it and see if it works.
It will kick you out after 2 hours of continuous use. It can be slow if a lot of people are using it. And it is
unsecured.
Their website boasts 144,000 covered hotspots. You can
download an offline map which
is a very useful feature.
Travel Japan a wi-fi app
handy to have just in case
It will require you to install a "profile". This is what helps connect your phone to the
network.
This one boasts a network of 200,000 hotspots around Japan
It has also been slow for me before but there is no max limit of
time
Allows connecting to any of the following network names: Wi2,
Wi2_club, Wi2_free, wifi_square, UQ_Wi-Fi,
Wi2premium, & Wi2premium_club
Both Japan Connected-Free Wi-fi and Travel Japan work well. Keep
both ready.
Wi2 300Not free but cheap; purchase
small amounts of wi-fi, new option
They offer a 6-hour pass, 1-day pass, 3-day pass, and 1-week pass
for competitive rates.
Their website is here. And it would connect to the network:
Wi2_premium
StarbucksWhere we can always count on a
hot cappuccino and free wi-fi.
In theory, you can log-in with a social networking account but this
doesn’t always work.
I recommend option 2, registering your e-mail.
Do it now and no issues later.
Option 1: Logging in with social networking accounts
You can access the hotspot using your Facebook, Google or Twitter
account login.
Connect to at_STARBUCKS_Wi2, launch a browser, log-in with your social account. Connect up to 1 hour. Want more time? Log-in
again.
Option 2: Register via email
For those who don’t have social media accounts (or want peace of
mind) e-mail pre-registration is required.
You will need an Internet connection to be able to complete
the registration process. (that’s why you do it ahead)
To register: http://starbucks.wi2.co.jp Enter
your email address and a password of your choice.
Check your inbox. Click the link to confirm in the
registration email that should be in your inbox
This email is valid for 24 hours. Be sure to confirm the email ASAP so you don't have to start over again.
When you log in with a pre-registered email:
Connect to “at_STARBUCKS_Wi2”, open a browser and type in your
log-in ID (your email) and password.
Many devices can be used with the same log-in but not
simultaneously.
McDonaldsSo as of summer 2016,
McDonald's finally has free wi-fi in Japan.
Connect to the network: 00_MCD-FREE-WIFI
Agree to the terms & conditions
Open a web browser in Safari/Chrome/Your choice
You can register with social media accounts/SNS
Or you can register with an email address
However, that email (just like Starbuck's) needs to be registered
*For iPhone users, their website states that after you connect to the network and click agree, the
browser will pop up automatically.
We hope these tips HELP YOU on your next trip TO JAPAN!
See you!
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