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Can tourists rent voice sim cards as of 2017?
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2017/3/11 10:57
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I will be visiting Japan later this year and was wondering if I can rent a voice SIM card.
If I can rent a voice sim card, am I able to rent it when I am actually in Japan or do I need to rent one online before I go?
Are there any companies/online sites that you would recommend to rent a voice SIM card?
Also, I've read about a law restricting nonresidents staying 90 days or less from buying voice SIM cards, but is that law still in effect as of 2017?
P.S.I am a nonresident who will be visiting for less than 90 days.
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by harambe
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Re: Can tourists rent voice sim cards as of 2017?
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2017/3/11 13:22
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There are sims for visitors. A quick google search of "japan sim rental" nets huge results.
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by hakata14
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Re: Can tourists rent voice sim cards as of 2017?
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2017/3/11 13:34
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As far as I know, non-residents can't buy a voice SIM, but there's never been any issue with renting them.
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by gfoulk
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Re: Can tourists rent voice sim cards as of 2017?
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2017/3/11 16:09
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Yes, the law is still in effect.
It is difficult to rent a voice sim, but a couple of companies do it.
You really don't need voice when VoIP is cheaper and still reliable (and cheaper IMO/experience).
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by JapanCustomTours
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Re: Can tourists rent voice sim cards as of 2017?
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2017/3/19 20:35
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It is not possible to buy a voice SIM in Japan on a short stay visa. You can rent one at the airport. The costs are pretty high, though you will get a Japanese number. The other option is to rent a WiMax router that gives you data and use something like Skype (can get a Japanese number), Google Voice/Hangouts or Line.
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by PsyGuy
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