From October 2017, Mobal Japan SIMs will be available to purchase onboard JetStar flights. Our SIM will be available on all international JetStar flights arriving at Japan airports. About JetStar Jetstar is a low cost airline operating in many countries throughout Asia. JetStar Japan is a joint venture between the Qantas Group, Japan Airlines, Mitsubishi …
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Data on our Japan SIM is fast, free and unlimited, you get 7GB of 4G LTE data. If you use more than 7GB, speeds drop to 128 kilobits per second, which is still good for most uses. There are no caps on the amount you can use, it’s completely unlimited! On the first day of …
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We are proud to release a new version of our Japan SIM which gives 4G LTE data to iPhone and Android users! Our previous version of the SIM allowed 4G LTE speeds when used in an iPhone, but a maximum of 3G speeds when used in an Android phone. We’ve now introduced a new Android-specific …
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Whether you are an avid traveler or leaving the country for the first time, there are some countries that are simply difficult to navigate. Whether it’s the lack of reliable transportation, the language that has a different alphabet, or basic cultural barriers that make locals seem unfriendly, sometimes a country just doesn’t feel very tourist-friendly. …
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This year’s hurricane season is hitting hard and will continue through the end of November. What can we expect? Before Hurricane Harvey hit Texas, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) issued a warning that this season “has the potential to be extremely active, and could be the most active since 2010.” We’ve certainly seen …
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Our Deluxe Phone is finally back in stock! You can now purchase the BLU Grand X LTE smartphone with our World Talk & Text SIM or our Europe Plus SIM. The Deluxe Phone is just $119. It’s got a 5.0in screen and 8GB of internal storage. It’s great for travel apps, emails, social media and …
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Not a word that rolls off the tongue. Gachapon is the like the inside of a Kinder egg taken from its chocolate womb. Made from two words- “Gacha” and “Pon”. It describes the sound of purchasing a capsule toy from a toy machine. Gacha is the twist of the machine handle and Pon is the …
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On a trip to Japan everyone wants to see Mt. Fuji- Japan’s most sacred mountain. Not everyone however wants to lug the walking gear (or the kids!) to make it to the 3,776 metres summit. That’s where the 600-metre Mount Takao comes in- a viable alternative to having to do an overnight trip. Mount Takao …
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Yosakoi (よさこい) means “come at night” and refers to a highly energetic style of traditional Japanese dance. History The history of Yosakoi as a festival event begins in 1954 when the 1st Yosakoi festival was held in Kochi City, Shikoku. Today there are hundreds of festivals not only in Japan but also in Ghana, Vietnam …
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Back when I graduated from high school, I was given three copies of Dr. Suess’ book, Oh the Places You’ll Go! When I read the first copy I received, I was reminded in rhyme that I have “brains in my head,” and “feet in my shoes,” and that I can “steer myself in any direction …
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The Mobal International SIM Card is convenient, reliable and offers great coverage in over 190 countries – all for just $15
