{"id":18592,"date":"2025-07-10T05:37:44","date_gmt":"2025-07-10T09:37:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mobal.com\/blog\/?p=18592"},"modified":"2025-12-15T06:54:14","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T11:54:14","slug":"the-japanese-phone-number-and-why-you-might-need-one","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mobal.com\/blog\/travel-talk\/the-japanese-phone-number-and-why-you-might-need-one\/","title":{"rendered":"The Japanese Phone Number and why you might need one!"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"18592\" class=\"elementor elementor-18592\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-df1f877 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"df1f877\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;shape_divider_bottom&quot;:&quot;arrow&quot;,&quot;shape_divider_bottom_negative&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shape elementor-shape-bottom\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-negative=\"true\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 700 10\" preserveAspectRatio=\"none\">\n\t<path class=\"elementor-shape-fill\" d=\"M360 0L350 9.9 340 0 0 0 0 10 700 10 700 0\"\/>\n<\/svg>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b642928 elementor-widget elementor-widget-page-title\" data-id=\"b642928\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;align&quot;:&quot;center&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"page-title.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"hfe-page-title hfe-page-title-wrapper elementor-widget-heading\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tThe Japanese Phone Number and why you might need one!  \n\t\t\t<\/h1 > \n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-78fa15b hfe-post-info-layout-inline elementor-widget elementor-widget-post-info-widget\" data-id=\"78fa15b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"post-info-widget.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"hfe-post-info-inline hfe-post-info-items hfe-post-info\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"hfe-post-info-item elementor-repeater-item-a0b20f7 hfe-post-info-inline-item\" itemprop=\"datePublished\"> \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mobal.com\/blog\/2025\/07\/10\/\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"hfe-post-info-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"far fa-calendar-check\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"hfe-post-info-text hfe-post-info__item hfe-post-info__item--type-date\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJuly 10, 2025\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<li class=\"hfe-post-info-item elementor-repeater-item-0a88ac9 hfe-post-info-inline-item\" itemprop=\"author\"> \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mobal.com\/blog\/author\/admin\/\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"hfe-post-info-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"far fa-user-circle\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"hfe-post-info-text hfe-post-info__item hfe-post-info__item--type-author\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAdmin\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-be4fe1a e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"be4fe1a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-24b065b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"24b065b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Are you dreaming of slurping your first bowl of ramen in Tokyo or walking the grounds of Odawa Castle with matcha in hand? Japan\u2019s known for its umami-rich food, breathtaking architecture, and technological advances that set them apart from the rest of the world \u2013 But there\u2019s always one thing that tourists, expats, and or even those on a business trip don\u2019t expect: The need for a Japanese phone number.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re planning your trip to Japan, you might think a local eSIM provider and 5GB of data a day will be enough; in the end, why would you need a Japanese phone number? From calling emergency services and receiving SMS verification to enter Tokyo Disneyland, to being reachable for important meetings, this article will show you why having a +81 number can make your trip to Japan much easier.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3e23c6c e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3e23c6c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-09a15a9 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"09a15a9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bff2434 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"bff2434\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Contents:<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3599ca2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3599ca2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Why does a tourist need a Japanese Phone Number?<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Why does an expat need a Japanese Phone Number?<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>How to get a Japanese Phone Number like a local?<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Enter Mobal: The Easy, Foreigner-Friendly Solution!<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>How to get a Japanese Phone Number before moving to Japan?<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>How to get a Japanese Phone Number after moving to Japan?<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Who is Mobal for?<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Mobal eSIM Plans.<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>What does a Japanese Phone Number look like?<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Conclusion.<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-686f253 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"686f253\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b15a07e elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"b15a07e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"637\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mobal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/satria-hutama-QBggmoZc-jE-unsplash-1024x637.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-18595\" alt=\"It&#039;s a simple photograph showing people on their phones on a train in Japan. The image conveys the importance of needing a data signal when travelling around Japan.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mobal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/satria-hutama-QBggmoZc-jE-unsplash-1024x637.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mobal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/satria-hutama-QBggmoZc-jE-unsplash-400x249.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.mobal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/satria-hutama-QBggmoZc-jE-unsplash-768x477.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mobal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/satria-hutama-QBggmoZc-jE-unsplash.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7c0ca30 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7c0ca30\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dc2a2dd elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"dc2a2dd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why do tourists need a Japanese Phone Number?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8decaa5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8decaa5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Suppose you plan to visit Japan as a tourist. In that case, you will hugely benefit from having a Japanese phone number, not for obvious reasons like needing to contact emergency services or ordering your favourite late-night snack to your hotel room. But also to experience Japan. Most, if not all, tourist attractions require SMS verification codes to allow you to purchase a ticket, gain entry to the theme park or concert, or for overall ID verification.<\/p><p><strong>What is SMS Verification, and why is it so heavily relied on for confirmation?<\/strong> In short, it&#8217;s a digital method of confirming your identity after you&#8217;ve provided your details to an organisation. It&#8217;s essential for protecting both your information and the company&#8217;s. Okta helps break down the importance of using SMS verification clearly in the following article, helping us non-techie individuals. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.okta.com\/blog\/2020\/10\/sms-authentication\/\">What Is SMS Authentication and Is It Secure? | Okta<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-092e4ae e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"092e4ae\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c4a7105 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c4a7105\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6ee5645 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"6ee5645\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mobal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/stefan-lehner-JtcCu5vhDw-unsplash-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-18596\" alt=\"The image shows you someone riding a bike in Japan. This image conveys the need to have a Japanese Phone Number when trying to hire bikes in Japan.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mobal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/stefan-lehner-JtcCu5vhDw-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mobal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/stefan-lehner-JtcCu5vhDw-unsplash-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.mobal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/stefan-lehner-JtcCu5vhDw-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mobal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/stefan-lehner-JtcCu5vhDw-unsplash.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9c95f8a e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9c95f8a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-691b53c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"691b53c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Here\u2019s a list of <strong>common reasons you might need SMS verification in Japan<\/strong>, especially as a tourist or short-term visitor:<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2705 <\/strong><strong>App and Service Registration<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Food Delivery Apps (e.g., Uber Eats Japan, Demae-can, menu)<\/li>\n<li>Taxi and Ride-Hailing Services<\/li>\n<li>Bike &amp; Scooter Rentals (e.g.,Docomo Bike Share)<\/li>\n<li>Online Shopping (e.g., Amazon Japan)<\/li>\n<li>Mobile Payment Apps (e.g., PayPay, LINE Pay)<\/li>\n<li>Event and Ticket Platforms (e.g., Ticket Pia, e+, Lawson Ticket)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d12e918 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d12e918\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-49379c0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"49379c0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>\u2705 <\/strong><strong>Communication and Social Apps<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>LINE Account Setup (Japan\u2019s most widely used messaging app)<\/li>\n<li>Dating Apps (e.g., Tinder, Pairs, Omiai)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u2705 <\/strong><strong>Accommodation and Travel<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Hotel or Hostel Reservations via Local Platforms<\/li>\n<li>Domestic Flight or Train Bookings<\/li>\n<li>Airbnb or Vacation Rental Host Contact<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u2705 <\/strong><strong>Authentication &amp; Security<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>2FA (Two-Factor Authentication) for Japanese services<\/li>\n<li>Bank Account Setup (for long-term residents)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u2705 <\/strong><strong>Customer Support and Contact Verification<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Restaurant Reservation Confirmations<\/li>\n<li>Clinic or Medical Appointment Reminders<\/li>\n<li>Parcel Delivery Notifications &amp; Redelivery Requests (e.g., Yamato, Sagawa)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Having a Japanese phone number with SMS capability can unlock smoother access to everyday services, avoid frustrating roadblocks, and help you blend in like a local.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-01b0567 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"01b0567\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9bd17cb e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"9bd17cb\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5304580 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5304580\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why do expats need a Japanese Phone Number?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ff147a6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ff147a6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Being an expat in Japan will bring a whole new meaning to having a Japanese phone number; an online and government identification is needed when moving to Japan to live and work. You don\u2019t want to miss out on a job interview because you have a data-only Japan eSIM\/SIM.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>Here are some key reasons why having a Japanese phone number is beneficial:<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1276251 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1276251\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-77303d1 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"77303d1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3110c1d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3110c1d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>\u2705<\/strong><strong> 1. <\/strong><strong>Access to Essential Services<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Many online platforms and services in Japan require SMS verification with a local number, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Banking apps<\/li>\n<li>Delivery services<\/li>\n<li>Utility accounts<\/li>\n<li>Government portals (like My Number registration)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u2705 2<\/strong><strong>. Making Appointments &amp; Reservations<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A Japanese phone number is often required to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Book medical, dental, or visa-related appointments<\/li>\n<li>Reserve restaurants, hotels, or salons<\/li>\n<li>Receive confirmation calls or texts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u2705 3<\/strong><strong>. Local Job Applications<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Many Japanese employers expect:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A local number on your resume<\/li>\n<li>Reliable, reachable contact info for interview scheduling and follow-ups<\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-650cd5f e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"650cd5f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9f99639 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"9f99639\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mobal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/bangyu-wang-_OZzdjyUesU-unsplash-1024x684.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-18604\" alt=\"An image of a Japanese restaurant.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mobal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/bangyu-wang-_OZzdjyUesU-unsplash-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mobal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/bangyu-wang-_OZzdjyUesU-unsplash-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.mobal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/bangyu-wang-_OZzdjyUesU-unsplash-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mobal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/bangyu-wang-_OZzdjyUesU-unsplash.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3c44641 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3c44641\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d3f87b6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d3f87b6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>\u2705 <\/strong><strong>4. Better Customer Support<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Having a Japanese number makes it easier to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Call or be called by local companies<\/li>\n<li>Get callbacks from landlords, delivery services, and support hotlines<\/li>\n<li>Communicate with local businesses who may avoid international number<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u2705 <\/strong><strong>5. Access to Local Apps<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Some apps and services won\u2019t function at all without a Japanese number, such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Mobile payment services (PayPay, LINE Pay)<\/li>\n<li>Local messaging (LINE)<\/li>\n<li>Online ticket purchases (e+, Ticket Pia)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d562a34 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d562a34\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-754a95b e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"754a95b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-68c3dc2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"68c3dc2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mobal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/adem-ay-ik_AuIWeBBM-unsplash-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-18600\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mobal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/adem-ay-ik_AuIWeBBM-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mobal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/adem-ay-ik_AuIWeBBM-unsplash-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.mobal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/adem-ay-ik_AuIWeBBM-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mobal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/adem-ay-ik_AuIWeBBM-unsplash.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b802381 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b802381\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c6cb6ac elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c6cb6ac\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>\u2705 <\/strong><strong>6. Convenience for Deliveries<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Couriers in Japan often:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Call or text to confirm delivery times<\/li>\n<li>Ask for redelivery preferences via SMS or automated systems<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u2705 7.<\/strong><strong> Lower Calling Costs<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Using a local number:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Avoids expensive international rates<\/li>\n<li>Makes it cheaper to call Japanese businesses, landlords, or government offices<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u2705 8<\/strong><strong>. Social Integration<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It helps with:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Creating a LINE account (essential for social and work life)<\/li>\n<li>Joining local clubs, gyms, or community groups<\/li>\n<li>Making and keeping local friends who may be hesitant to text a foreign number.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-29b4cdf e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"29b4cdf\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8b6c0bb elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8b6c0bb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How to get a Japanese Phone Number like a local?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2ef89b1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2ef89b1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Obtaining a phone number in Japan can be challenging for foreigners. There is a lot of \u00a0paperwork to fill out if you want to go through the traditional route of using one of Japan\u2019s main telephone providers; the process can take a while. \u00a0Mainstream providers in Japan, such as Docomo, Softbank, and AU, typically require the following documents:<\/p><ul><li>A long-term visa (often over 90 days)<\/li><li>A registered home address in Japan<\/li><li>Japanese-language documentation<\/li><li>Proof of residency and identity<\/li><\/ul><p>Opting for these carriers means you will most likely be tied into a lengthy contract, this could be a minimum of 12 months or more with cancellation fee\u2019s. This could be great for those long-term residents however if you\u2019re a digital Nomad, or student who plans to leave Japan for a short or long period of time, you will be charged to cancel or pause your data plan.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>This process is geared towards residents, not visitors. If you\u2019re only in the country for a few days or weeks, the system isn\u2019t built for you &#8211; but don\u2019t worry, there\u2019s a workaround for us Japan fiends.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7636a68 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"7636a68\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fbee1a3 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"fbee1a3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d31c1b8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d31c1b8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Enter Mobal: The Easy, Foreigner-Friendly Solution!<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a3722b1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a3722b1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>To skip the paperwork, endless questions, and ID Checks, we decided there was a need for a foreigner-friendly service that allows non-natives to access what they really need.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Offering Data-only eSIMs and Voice + Data eSIMs, Mobal allows its customers to access data easily, even before they arrive in Japan. Order online, have your eSIM delivered or pick up the same day, this process is geared towards foreigners and residents.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>What Mobal Offers:<\/strong><\/p><p>\u2705 Same-Day Pickup Across Japan: Whether you\u2019re landing in Tokyo, Osaka, or another major city, you can pick up your SIM or eSIM on the same day you arrive. No need to wait or deal with a complicated application.<\/p><p>\u2705Delivery to your doorstep; As mentioned if you want to buy your SIM or Esim prior to leaving for Japan, you can get your sim delivered to your home dress! One less thing to worry about when you\u2019re here.<\/p><p>\u2705 Unlimited Incoming SMS: Mobal SIMs and eSIMs come with unlimited incoming text messages, perfect for those crucial verification codes from apps, booking sites, and ticket vendors.<\/p><p>\u2705 No Minimum Contracts or Hidden Fees : There\u2019s no long-term commitment required. You can cancel anytime, with no termination fees. This makes Mobal ideal for short-term tourists, digital nomads, and even new residents waiting for their long-term phone setup.<\/p><p>\u2705 Affordable First Month : Mobal offers the lowest price in your first month, making it cost-effective even if you\u2019re only in Japan for a short stay.<\/p><p>\u2705 Real Japanese Phone Number: Mobal is one the leading telecommunication companies that offers this service, at multiple different prices and plans.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0913c6f elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"0913c6f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f1ca669 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"f1ca669\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a8528fa elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a8528fa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How to get a Japanese Phone Number before moving to Japan?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d737c71 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d737c71\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Prior to leaving for Japan, you can get your hands\u00a0 on an eSIM or SIM Card whilst in your home country or pick it up at your chosen location.\u00a0 With Mobal, it\u2019s straightforward; you just purchase your eSIM online, select your delivery destination and then follow the instructions to activate your eSIM. Once your Esim has been activated your Japanese phone number will be allocated to you through email.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d8f86e e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3d8f86e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d4f6839 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"d4f6839\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-48962c9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"48962c9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How to get a Japanese Phone Number in Japan?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5eff025 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5eff025\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The process for obtaining a phone number once you have landed in Japan is again seamless with Mobal. Still offering a delivery or pick-up service, you can choose to land and collect your SIM at the airport\/ nearest train station, or hotel. Or you have it delivered to your accommodation, if airports aren\u2019t your favourite place!<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The only difference being that when you pick up your SIM, remember to bring ID and have confirmation of your purchase (email confirmation). This it to ensure the correct eSIM is being allocated to you.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b9661d9 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b9661d9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4ac320a elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"4ac320a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f52d0a0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f52d0a0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Who is Mobal for?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3238811 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3238811\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Mobal was built by expats for expats. Recognising the challenges that foreigners encounter when starting a new life in Japan, Mobal was inspired to develop tourist-friendly products that are easy to purchase and use. Skipping out on the paperwork, the need to be a Japanese resident, and offering delivery worldwide. Mobal&#8217;s mission is to make anyone&#8217;s time in Japan seamless, whether that&#8217;s:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A <strong>tourist<\/strong> wanting to book that Michelin-starred restaurant<\/li>\n<li>A <strong>concertgoer<\/strong> needing digital tickets<\/li>\n<li>A <strong>remote worker<\/strong> staying a few months in Tokyo<\/li>\n<li>Or a <strong>new resident<\/strong> trying to get by before setting up long-term utilities<\/li>\n<li>A JETs needing access to online Japanese courses.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Whatever it is, Mobal has you covered!<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mobal SIM cards are praised for their reliability, convenience, and strong coverage throughout Japan, including remote areas.<\/strong> Users find them especially useful for longer stays, recommending the eSIM options for their flexibility and suitability for various activities like buying tickets and using delivery services. Overall, Mobal is viewed as a dependable and practical solution for mobile connectivity in Japan.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-33a0538 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"33a0538\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9bc184d elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"9bc184d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-66afe79 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"66afe79\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Mobal\u2019s eSIM &amp; SIM Plans<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-26a475b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"26a475b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Voice + Data may be a term you&#8217;re used to seeing when looking for an international eSIM, the term simply meaning you can make and receive phone calls and send\/receive SMS text messages using a real phone number. And have access to the internet using mobile networks (e.g., 4G or 5G), all with one eSIM.<\/p><p>With flexible plans, no fixed contracts, Mobal makes choosing your next <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mobal.com\/japan-esims\/\">Japan eSIM with phone number<\/a> easy! The newest Esim to Mobal is their Voice Lite eSIM is great for those already in Japan with access to data, but no phone number! The Voice Lite eSIM, which includes incoming calls and SMS, costs less than your average continental hotel breakfast in Japan.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-665bed8 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"665bed8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3c01d1b elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"3c01d1b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0582eab elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0582eab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Let's break down Mobal's eSIM plans visually:<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-60b9652 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"60b9652\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>It is to be noted that all products are available to purchase as a SIM Card or Esim.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9511354 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"9511354\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e8ad131 wpr-data-table-type-custom wpr-table-align-items-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-wpr-data-table\" data-id=\"e8ad131\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wpr-data-table.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"wpr-table-container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"wpr-table-inner-container \" data-table-sorting=\"no\" data-custom-pagination=\"no\" data-row-pagination=\"yes\" data-entry-info=\"no\" data-rows-per-page=\"\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<table class=\"wpr-data-table\" id=\"wpr-data-table\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<thead>\n\t\t\t\t\t<tr class=\"wpr-table-head-row wpr-table-row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<th class=\"wpr-table-th elementor-repeater-item-bd740b4\" colspan=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/th>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<th class=\"wpr-table-th elementor-repeater-item-24ff261\" colspan=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wpr-table-text\">Long-term eSIMs &amp; SIMs<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/th>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<th class=\"wpr-table-th elementor-repeater-item-1474afe\" colspan=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wpr-table-text\">Voice Lite Esim &amp; SIM<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/th>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<th class=\"wpr-table-th elementor-repeater-item-b50c835\" colspan=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wpr-table-text\">Voice Lite Esim &amp; SIM<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/th>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t<\/thead>\n\n\t\t\t\t<tbody>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr class=\"wpr-table-body-row wpr-table-row elementor-repeater-item-200066f wpr-odd\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\" class=\"elementor-repeater-item-4b4da84 wpr-table-td\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-td-content-wrapper \">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/royal-elementor-addons.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wpr-table-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCost\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\" class=\"elementor-repeater-item-e677911 wpr-table-td\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-td-content-wrapper \">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/royal-elementor-addons.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wpr-table-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\teSIM\/SIM Price\n\u00a52,970\nMonthly Price:\nDepending on Data Plan.\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\" class=\"elementor-repeater-item-a1cf57c wpr-table-td\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-td-content-wrapper \">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/royal-elementor-addons.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wpr-table-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\teSIM\/SIM Price:\n\u00a52,970\nMonthly Price:\nFrom \u00a51,650\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\" class=\"elementor-repeater-item-63c10ae wpr-table-td\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-td-content-wrapper \">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/royal-elementor-addons.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wpr-table-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\teSIM\/SIM Price:\n\u00a52,970\nMonthly Price:\n\u00a5990\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t        \t\t\t\t\t<tr class=\"wpr-table-body-row wpr-table-row elementor-repeater-item-51c0e92 wpr-even\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\" class=\"elementor-repeater-item-9f5057d wpr-table-td\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-td-content-wrapper \">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/royal-elementor-addons.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wpr-table-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tData Plan's\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\" class=\"elementor-repeater-item-094a9f9 wpr-table-td\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-td-content-wrapper \">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/royal-elementor-addons.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wpr-table-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t7GB -50GB plans\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\" class=\"elementor-repeater-item-464a005 wpr-table-td\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-td-content-wrapper \">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/royal-elementor-addons.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wpr-table-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPlans from 1GB, 5GB, 10GB, up to 30GB per month\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\" class=\"elementor-repeater-item-61f3d73 wpr-table-td\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-td-content-wrapper \">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/royal-elementor-addons.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wpr-table-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNo Data\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t        \t\t\t\t\t<tr class=\"wpr-table-body-row wpr-table-row elementor-repeater-item-472c07d wpr-odd\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\" class=\"elementor-repeater-item-e45c0d3 wpr-table-td\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-td-content-wrapper \">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/royal-elementor-addons.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wpr-table-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPlan Duartion\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\" class=\"elementor-repeater-item-5dc7ec2 wpr-table-td\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-td-content-wrapper \">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/royal-elementor-addons.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wpr-table-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t90 days or less (8day SIMs -31d= day SIMs)\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\" class=\"elementor-repeater-item-df9560b wpr-table-td\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-td-content-wrapper \">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/royal-elementor-addons.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wpr-table-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t90 days or more\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\" class=\"elementor-repeater-item-298ac91 wpr-table-td\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-td-content-wrapper \">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/royal-elementor-addons.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wpr-table-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tShort &amp; Long-term plans available \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t        \t\t\t\t<\/tbody>\n\t\t\t<\/table>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n    \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2aad0fc elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"2aad0fc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-efb3d0a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"efb3d0a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What does a Japanese Phone number look like? <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f5e9b08 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f5e9b08\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>If you&#8217;re researching getting a local phone number, you may have no idea what it looks like or why. This is a crucial element of becoming an expat or digital nomad. Japanese phone numbers have a specific structure that reveals a great deal about the type and origin of the number. If you&#8217;re dialling from outside Japan, the number will start with +81, Japan&#8217;s international dialling code. Within Japan, that same number would begin with a <strong>zero (0)<\/strong> instead.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>After that, the format differs slightly depending on whether it&#8217;s a <strong>landline<\/strong> or <strong>mobile<\/strong> number. Landline numbers include an <strong>area code<\/strong> that indicates the region (like Tokyo or Osaka), while mobile numbers begin with a <strong>mobile prefix<\/strong>, typically starting with 070, 080, or 090. Understanding these components can help you recognize where a call is coming from\u2014and having a genuine Japanese number is crucial for accessing many local services. To learn more about how to navigate Japan&#8217;s telephone system, be sure to check out this helpful article:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mobal.com\/blog\/living-in-japan\/japan-phone-number\/\">Japan Phone Number: How to call, get one &amp; understand the codes<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7580728 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7580728\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-56bc03c elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"56bc03c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-716ca0a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"716ca0a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Conclusion.<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-282ffe1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"282ffe1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In a country as connected and efficient as Japan, having a local phone number isn\u2019t just a convenience\u2014it\u2019s a gateway to fully experiencing life here. From booking restaurants and getting delivery, to registering for apps and receiving necessary SMS verifications, a Japanese phone number keeps you in the loop and eliminates unnecessary hassle. Whether you\u2019re visiting for a few weeks or settling in for the long haul, staying connected the local way makes everything smoother, simpler, and more seamless. Don\u2019t miss out\u2014get yourself a Japanese number and explore with confidence!<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1ac381d e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1ac381d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a79d36a elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"a79d36a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mobal.com\/japan-esims\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Mobal's plans<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9d90f2b elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"9d90f2b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9a3f023 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9a3f023\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">FAQs:<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2292431 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2292431\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Can I make international calls with my home carrier?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d770e9a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d770e9a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Making international calls with your overseas phone number is possible, but the reason this is so heavily advised against is due to the hefty cost attached to it.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-de5093c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"de5093c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Can I use my Mobal eSIM in other countries?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ab7fedb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ab7fedb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The simple answer is, No. Mobal\u2019s eSIMs &amp; SIMs do not support international roaming; their products are made for use in Japan only.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Japanese Phone Number and why you might need one! July 10, 2025 Admin Are you dreaming of slurping your first bowl of ramen in Tokyo or walking the grounds of Odawa Castle with matcha in hand? Japan\u2019s known for its umami-rich food, breathtaking architecture, and technological advances that set them apart from the rest of the world \u2013 But there\u2019s always one thing that tourists, expats, and or even those on a business trip don\u2019t expect: The need for a Japanese phone number. \u00a0 If you\u2019re planning your trip to Japan, you might think a local eSIM provider and 5GB of data a day will be enough; in the end, why would you need a Japanese phone number? From calling emergency services and receiving SMS verification to enter Tokyo Disneyland, to being reachable for important meetings, this article will show you why having a +81 number can make your trip to Japan much easier. Contents: Why does a tourist need a Japanese Phone Number? Why does an expat need a Japanese Phone Number? How to get a Japanese Phone Number like a local? Enter Mobal: The Easy, Foreigner-Friendly Solution! How to get a Japanese Phone Number before moving to Japan? How to get a Japanese Phone Number after moving to Japan? Who is Mobal for? Mobal eSIM Plans. What does a Japanese Phone Number look like? Conclusion. Why do tourists need a Japanese Phone Number? Suppose you plan to visit Japan as a tourist. In that case, you will hugely benefit from having a Japanese phone number, not for obvious reasons like needing to contact emergency services or ordering your favourite late-night snack to your hotel room. But also to experience Japan. Most, if not all, tourist attractions require SMS verification codes to allow you to purchase a ticket, gain entry to the theme park or concert, or for overall ID verification. What is SMS Verification, and why is it so heavily relied on for confirmation? In short, it&#8217;s a digital method of confirming your identity after you&#8217;ve provided your details to an organisation. It&#8217;s essential for protecting both your information and the company&#8217;s. Okta helps break down the importance of using SMS verification clearly in the following article, helping us non-techie individuals. What Is SMS Authentication and Is It Secure? | Okta Here\u2019s a list of common reasons you might need SMS verification in Japan, especially as a tourist or short-term visitor: \u2705 App and Service Registration Food Delivery Apps (e.g., Uber Eats Japan, Demae-can, menu) Taxi and Ride-Hailing Services Bike &amp; Scooter Rentals (e.g.,Docomo Bike Share) Online Shopping (e.g., Amazon Japan) Mobile Payment Apps (e.g., PayPay, LINE Pay) Event and Ticket Platforms (e.g., Ticket Pia, e+, Lawson Ticket) \u2705 Communication and Social Apps LINE Account Setup (Japan\u2019s most widely used messaging app) Dating Apps (e.g., Tinder, Pairs, Omiai) \u2705 Accommodation and Travel Hotel or Hostel Reservations via Local Platforms Domestic Flight or Train Bookings Airbnb or Vacation Rental Host Contact \u2705 Authentication &amp; Security 2FA (Two-Factor Authentication) for Japanese services Bank Account Setup (for long-term residents) \u2705 Customer Support and Contact Verification Restaurant Reservation Confirmations Clinic or Medical Appointment Reminders Parcel Delivery Notifications &amp; Redelivery Requests (e.g., Yamato, Sagawa) Having a Japanese phone number with SMS capability can unlock smoother access to everyday services, avoid frustrating roadblocks, and help you blend in like a local. Why do expats need a Japanese Phone Number? Being an expat in Japan will bring a whole new meaning to having a Japanese phone number; an online and government identification is needed when moving to Japan to live and work. You don\u2019t want to miss out on a job interview because you have a data-only Japan eSIM\/SIM. \u00a0 Here are some key reasons why having a Japanese phone number is beneficial: \u2705 1. Access to Essential Services Many online platforms and services in Japan require SMS verification with a local number, including: Banking apps Delivery services Utility accounts Government portals (like My Number registration) \u2705 2. Making Appointments &amp; Reservations A Japanese phone number is often required to: Book medical, dental, or visa-related appointments Reserve restaurants, hotels, or salons Receive confirmation calls or texts \u2705 3. Local Job Applications Many Japanese employers expect: A local number on your resume Reliable, reachable contact info for interview scheduling and follow-ups \u2705 4. Better Customer Support Having a Japanese number makes it easier to: Call or be called by local companies Get callbacks from landlords, delivery services, and support hotlines Communicate with local businesses who may avoid international number \u2705 5. Access to Local Apps Some apps and services won\u2019t function at all without a Japanese number, such as: Mobile payment services (PayPay, LINE Pay) Local messaging (LINE) Online ticket purchases (e+, Ticket Pia) \u2705 6. Convenience for Deliveries Couriers in Japan often: Call or text to confirm delivery times Ask for redelivery preferences via SMS or automated systems \u2705 7. Lower Calling Costs Using a local number: Avoids expensive international rates Makes it cheaper to call Japanese businesses, landlords, or government offices \u2705 8. Social Integration It helps with: Creating a LINE account (essential for social and work life) Joining local clubs, gyms, or community groups Making and keeping local friends who may be hesitant to text a foreign number. How to get a Japanese Phone Number like a local? Obtaining a phone number in Japan can be challenging for foreigners. There is a lot of \u00a0paperwork to fill out if you want to go through the traditional route of using one of Japan\u2019s main telephone providers; the process can take a while. \u00a0Mainstream providers in Japan, such as Docomo, Softbank, and AU, typically require the following documents: A long-term visa (often over 90 days) A registered home address in Japan Japanese-language documentation Proof of residency and identity Opting for these carriers means you will most likely be tied into a lengthy contract, this could be a minimum of 12 months or more with cancellation fee\u2019s. 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