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Discover our Japan eSIMs for tourists, business travel, or short trips. Choose your perfect eSIM below and get it via email within minutes!
eSIMs are downloadable embedded SIM cards, eliminating the need for physical cards and providing seamless connectivity. If your device doesn’t support eSIMs, check out our physical Japan SIM cards here!
You can use Mobal eSIMs in any unlocked device that’s compatible with eSIMs and supports the Band 1 (2100MHz) frequency. – see our list of compatible phones.
That means that any Android smartphone or Apple iPhone that is compatible with eSIMs can use a Mobal Japan eSIM, including USA iPhone 14s and 15s which are eSIM-only.
Can I get a physical SIM card instead?
Sure! We have physical SIMs too – get your Japan SIM card here.
What does "unlocked" mean?
If your device is "unlocked", it means that it can work with a SIM from any network. If your device is "locked", it is restricted to work only on your regular carrier's network. Your device must be "unlocked" to work with a Mobal eSIM.
How do you know if your phone is unlocked?
If you purchased your device as an "unlocked" or "SIM Free" device from a retailer such as Amazon, then your device is almost certainly already unlocked. This means that it will work with our SIM card. If you purchased your device directly from your carrier (AT&T, T-Mobile, etc.), your device is probably locked and, therefore, it may not work with our SIM card. If you're still not sure whether or not your device is unlocked, simply contact the store where you purchased your device from.
My device is locked. What can I do?
If your device is locked, it may be possible to get it unlocked - simply ask your provider about this.
Mobal Japan Tourist eSIMs
8 Day eSIMs
1GB
¥1,920
3GB
¥2,340
10GB
¥2,750
30GB
¥3,200
16 Day eSIMs
1GB
¥2,260
3GB
¥2,800
10GB
¥3,300
50GB
¥3,900
31 Day eSIMs
10GB
¥3,850
50GB
¥4,900
Coverage
Our network covers over 99% of Japan’s population, so you can be confident that you’ll get a highly reliable service with ultra-fast data speeds and excellent coverage.
" I was very glad to have located mobal. Nowadays, we are so hooked
up on the internet for news, facebook, instagram and whatsapp etc. I would recommend anyone
to Mobal if you can't live without internet :) "
Ngo, Singapore
English Speaking Customer Support
We understand that the last thing you want to worry about while you are finding your feet in
Japan is your phone service. We provide the best possible products and services with clear,
simple instructions so that your service should just work!
But, if you do have a question or a problem, we're here for you! Our online support pages give
you quick, simple instructions and downloadable user guides for quick access. You get access to
your own online secure account where you can check your charges, view your itemized usage and
update your personal details. Plus, we've also got real, live humans available by email, social
and live chat, so we're here for you if you need a helping hand!
Our staff are native English speakers, so we guarantee you'll get easy, friendly
English-language support whenever you need it!
" The staff were very helpful with great English, and made the
experience easy, far better than some of the other SIM services I encountered. Would
definitely recommend Mobal, and will be using them next time I visit Japan. "
Richard,
UK
Profits Go To Charity
With a Mobal SIM, you don't just travel the world, you make it a better place!
It all started with one man's desire to make calls while traveling...
Mobal was the brainchild of Chairman Tony Smith. As a lifelong international traveler, he was
constantly frustrated when trying to keep in touch with family, friends & business contacts on
his many trips overseas.
On the back of the success of the international cell phone service he has established a number
of charities with a desire to change the world.
In February 2016, Tony set up Seibo, a registered Japanese non-profit organisation with a simple
aim: to feed every hungry child in the world a hot meal in school!. School feeding
carries many benefits - education, nutrition and health, gender equality, food security, poverty
alleviation - in one single meal. The world would be changed if every hungry child in it were to
receive a meal at school.
Mobal guarantees that the majority of profits go to its charities, so with your Mobal SIM, you
don't just travel the world, you make it a better place!
FAQ's
If you've never heard of Mobal before, here are some of the facts about
us:
a) Mobal is one of the world's longest running cell phone providers and
was founded in 1989. We have offices in Japan, Europe & North
America, so we're well placed to serve during your stay in Japan, before
and after your trip!
b) You're in good company! Since 1989, Mobal has served over 250,000
international travelers and has earned great reviews from the likes of
Frommer's, Budget Travel and TIME Magazine. We specialize in providing
English-language service to travelers and most importantly, we're
dedicated to keeping things simple (which we know isn't always the case
with traditional Japanese providers!).
c) Mobal guarantees that the majority of profits go to charity. So, with
a Mobal SIM, you don't just travel the world, you make it a better
place!
As you can see, we're a well-established company with a proven
reputation. We are dedicated to providing a great service, and we would
love you to join our community of international travelers!
Sure! Our Japan SIM cards are available too – get your Japan SIM card here.
You can use Mobal eSIMs in any unlocked device that’s compatible with eSIMs and supports the Band 1 (2100MHz) frequency. – see our list of compatible phones.
That means that any Android smartphone or Apple iPhone that is compatible with eSIMs can use a Mobal Japan eSIM, including USA iPhone 14s and 15s which are eSIM-only.
Can I get a physical SIM card instead?
Sure! We have physical SIMs too – get your Japan SIM card here.
What does "unlocked" mean?
If your device is "unlocked", it means that it can work with a SIM from any network. If your device is "locked", it is restricted to work only on your regular carrier's network. Your device must be "unlocked" to work with a Mobal eSIM.
How do you know if your phone is unlocked?
If you purchased your device as an "unlocked" or "SIM Free" device from a retailer such as Amazon, then your device is almost certainly already unlocked. This means that it will work with our SIM card. If you purchased your device directly from your carrier (AT&T, T-Mobile, etc.), your device is probably locked and, therefore, it may not work with our SIM card. If you're still not sure whether or not your device is unlocked, simply contact the store where you purchased your device from.
My device is locked. What can I do?
If your device is locked, it may be possible to get it unlocked - simply ask your provider about this.
Data is superfast, free and always on - you'll get 1GB, 3GB, 10GB, 30GB or 50GB of fast 4G LTE data depending on which eSIM you choose.
If you use up your entire allowance, your data speed will be reduced to a maximum of 200 Kbps. These reduced speeds may not be sufficient for streaming music or video, but they will still allow activities such as web browsing, emailing, posting to social media, Whatsapp messaging, etc.
No, our Japan Tourist eSIMs will not work in other countries - they only work in Japan.
Yes, our service supports tethering/hotspot use, however, we cannot guarantee that this feature will work with all devices/operating systems.
Yes! Using VoIP services for calling and instant messaging can be a great way to keep in touch rather than paying extra for traditional voice calls & texts.