{"id":661,"date":"2019-07-23T12:54:09","date_gmt":"2019-07-23T02:54:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hogepiyo.com\/wp\/?p=661"},"modified":"2020-03-08T02:03:06","modified_gmt":"2020-03-07T15:03:06","slug":"the-easiest-way-to-get-sim-card-at-tokyo-narita-airport-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hogepiyo.com\/wp\/?p=661&lang=en","title":{"rendered":"The easiest way to get SIM card at Tokyo Narita Airport 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure id=\"attachment_663\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-663\" style=\"width: 276px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hogepiyo.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/SIM-card-vending-machine.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-663 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hogepiyo.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/SIM-card-vending-machine-276x300.jpg\" alt=\"SIM card vending machine\" width=\"276\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hogepiyo.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/SIM-card-vending-machine-276x300.jpg 276w, https:\/\/www.hogepiyo.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/SIM-card-vending-machine-768x836.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.hogepiyo.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/SIM-card-vending-machine.jpg 941w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 276px) 100vw, 276px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-663\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">SIM card vending machine<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">\u30b3\u30f3\u30c6\u30f3\u30c4<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f826558cbca\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f826558cbca\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hogepiyo.com\/wp\/?p=661&#038;lang=en\/#Abstract\" >Abstract<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hogepiyo.com\/wp\/?p=661&#038;lang=en\/#Get_SIM_card\" >Get SIM card<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hogepiyo.com\/wp\/?p=661&#038;lang=en\/#Activate_SIM_card\" >Activate SIM card<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hogepiyo.com\/wp\/?p=661&#038;lang=en\/#Configure_your_phone\" >Configure your phone<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hogepiyo.com\/wp\/?p=661&#038;lang=en\/#For_iPhone_users\" >For iPhone users<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hogepiyo.com\/wp\/?p=661&#038;lang=en\/#Ready_to_go\" >Ready to go<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Abstract\"><\/span>Abstract<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The first thing I wanna do after landing in Japan is getting a SIM card. I really need it as soon as possible to check trains schedule and text my family and friends. &#x1f4f1;&#x1f603;<\/p>\n<p>This post shows you a way to buy SIM card by using a vending machine at Tokyo Narita Airport.<\/p>\n<p>You also can buy it at electronics shops (JP: &#8220;\u5bb6\u96fb\u91cf\u8ca9\u5e97&#8221;) where many types of SIM cards are available. <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/jiwSiXeFpdq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Google Map<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<dl>\n<dt>Available for<\/dt>\n<dd>Passengers arrive at Tokyo Narita Airport Terminal 2<\/dd>\n<dt>SIM card type<\/dt>\n<dd>Data only SIM card, you cannot make phone call. (Call through the Internet is available such as FaceTime and Facebook Voice Call)<\/dd>\n<dt>Data limit<\/dt>\n<dd>Unlimited data (Max. 788Mbps up to 100MB\/day, 200kbps from 100Mb)<\/dd>\n<dt>Price<\/dt>\n<dd>\u00a53,218 for 7 days, \u00a53,780 for 14 days<\/dd>\n<dt>Reference<\/dt>\n<dd><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ntt.com\/personal\/services\/mobile\/one\/visitor\/en.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Official site<\/a><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_SIM_card\"><\/span>Get SIM card<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can find a SIM card vending machine after going through the custom area. You will <strong>need your credit card<\/strong> to buy a SIM card.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_664\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-664\" style=\"width: 525px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hogepiyo.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/38915774c9bafc46af99b474087ccde2.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-664 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hogepiyo.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/38915774c9bafc46af99b474087ccde2-1024x600.png\" alt=\"Map of Tokyo Narita Airport Terminal 2 Arrival Area\" width=\"525\" height=\"308\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hogepiyo.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/38915774c9bafc46af99b474087ccde2-1024x600.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.hogepiyo.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/38915774c9bafc46af99b474087ccde2-300x176.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hogepiyo.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/38915774c9bafc46af99b474087ccde2-768x450.png 768w, https:\/\/www.hogepiyo.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/38915774c9bafc46af99b474087ccde2.png 1956w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-664\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Map of Tokyo Narita Airport Terminal 2 Arrival Area<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_663\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-663\" style=\"width: 525px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hogepiyo.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/SIM-card-vending-machine.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-663 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hogepiyo.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/SIM-card-vending-machine-941x1024.jpg\" alt=\"SIM card vending machine\" width=\"525\" height=\"571\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hogepiyo.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/SIM-card-vending-machine.jpg 941w, https:\/\/www.hogepiyo.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/SIM-card-vending-machine-276x300.jpg 276w, https:\/\/www.hogepiyo.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/SIM-card-vending-machine-768x836.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-663\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">SIM card vending machine<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Activate_SIM_card\"><\/span>Activate SIM card<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>After you purchase the SIM card, you will have to activate it by using the vending machine. Follow the instructions on display and activate your SIM card. Have your passport ready as you will need it during activation.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Configure_your_phone\"><\/span>Configure your phone<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>After inserting the SIM card into your phone, you have to change settings shown as below regarding to mobile connection.<\/p>\n<p><em>For iPhone users: Please read the next section as iOS does not allow you to change the settings below.<\/em><\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Setting Item<\/th>\n<th>Value<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>PDP Type<\/td>\n<td>IP connection<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Access Point Name (APN)<\/td>\n<td>LTE devices: lte-d.ocn.ne.jp<br \/>For 3G devices: 3g-d-2.ocn.ne.jp<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Authentication ID<br \/>(User Name)<\/td>\n<td>mobileid@ocn<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Password<\/td>\n<td>mobile<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Authentication Protocol<\/td>\n<td>CHAP (Recommended) \/ PAP<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_iPhone_users\"><\/span>For iPhone users<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>iPhone users have to install a custom profile to overwrite above setting in iOS. To install profile, you will need WiFi connection. Free WiFi is available around the vending machine.<\/p>\n<p>Profile: <a href=\"http:\/\/s.ocn.jp\/prf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">http:\/\/s.ocn.jp\/prf<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#x1f4dd;<em>Note: You have to uninstall the profile when you remove the SIM card.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ready_to_go\"><\/span>Ready to go<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Now your phone is connected to Japanese local network.<\/p>\n<p>You have to get the settings change back to original settings when you remove the SIM card and replace it with the original SIM card from your home country.<\/p>\n<p>Enjoy your trip! &#x1f603;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Abstract The first thing I wanna do after landing in Japan is getting a SIM card. 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