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Which mobile networks you get in Japan

Published lists for Japan name au and SoftBank most often, with NTT docomo also appearing widely and Rakuten Mobile Network less often. That makes the operator a property of the eSIM selected, rather than a fixed feature of Japan itself: two plans for the same destination may be listed on different networks. The four names below are therefore worth checking before buying, particularly when a specific Japanese operator matters to your itinerary.

  • auBest stated technology: 5G

    Operated by KDDI Corporation

    39 of 42 providers

    Bloomy eSIM, RedEx eSIM, Roamix, ASIMGO, and MeSIM +34 more

  • SoftBankBest stated technology: 5G

    Operated by SoftBank Corp.

    38 of 42 providers

    Bloomy eSIM, RedEx eSIM, ASIMGO, Roamix, and iroamly +33 more

  • NTT docomoBest stated technology: 5G

    Operated by NTT DoCoMo, Inc.

    38 of 42 providers

    RedEx eSIM, Bloomy eSIM, iroamly, Roamix, and MeSIM +33 more

  • Rakuten Mobile NetworkBest stated technology: 5G

    Operated by Rakuten Mobile Network, Inc.

    30 of 42 providers

    Bloomy eSIM, Roamix, RedEx eSIM, MeSIM, and ESIM.DOG +25 more

Where your data comes out in Japan

The choice of provider decides whether traffic breaks out locally or travels abroad: only one listed option uses a Japanese gateway; the others route via Hong Kong, Singapore, the UK or the United States. That affects latency, not download speed: round trips to Japanese services should typically be about 97ms, rising to roughly 178ms via the US, so gaming and video calls may feel less responsive. It also changes your apparent location, and a foreign IP can make a local banking app refuse access.

Where providers break out, nearest country first. Estimated from distance, not measured.

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  • Flag of JapanBreaks out in In countryProviders breaking out here: eSimHero (Recommended), RedEx eSIM (Recommended), Simsima (Recommended), AirPlans (Recommended), ASIMGO (Recommended), Inbox eSIM (Recommended), PikaSIM (Recommended), Roamix (Recommended), Esimatic (Recommended), YonoSIM, MoodSIM~20 ms
  • Flag of Hong KongBreaks out in Hong KongProviders breaking out here: eSimHero (Recommended), Simsima (Recommended), PuraSIM (Recommended), AirPlans (Recommended), ASIMGO (Recommended), Inbox eSIM (Recommended), Roamix (Recommended), Always Mobile (Recommended), ESIM.DOG (Recommended), Globie (Recommended), Bloomy eSIM, YonoSIM, MoodSIM, SimSmash~62 ms
  • Flag of SingaporeBreaks out in SingaporeProviders breaking out here: RedEx eSIM (Recommended), PuraSIM (Recommended), ASIMGO (Recommended), Inbox eSIM (Recommended), PikaSIM (Recommended), Roamix (Recommended), Globie (Recommended), Bloomy eSIM, YonoSIM, MoodSIM~97 ms
  • Flag of KosovoBreaks out in KosovoProviders breaking out here: Esimatic (Recommended)~155 ms
  • Flag of United KingdomBreaks out in United KingdomProviders breaking out here: NXTL eSIM (Recommended), RedEx eSIM (Recommended), Always Mobile (Recommended), ESIM.DOG (Recommended), SimSmash~159 ms
  • Flag of United States of AmericaBreaks out in United States of AmericaProviders breaking out here: GigSky~178 ms

What eSIM data costs in Japan

A gigabyte of data on a Japan eSIM typically costs $0.82 today — 11% less than the $0.92 it cost in December 2025, over which time the number of plans we compare for Japan went from 1,523 to 11,752.

That is 57% below the $1.92 a gigabyte typically costs across the 234 destinations we track — only 46 of them come in lower, which puts Japan among the cheapest places in the world to buy mobile data as a visitor. Competition is most of the story. We now compare 11,752 plans for Japan from 70 providers, against 1,523 in December 2025.

Every figure here is the lower quartile of the plans in our catalogue that month — the cheaper end of what was actually on sale, rather than an average pulled up by a handful of premium plans.

  • Japan$0.82
  • All destinations$1.92
Typical per GB
$0.82down 11% since Dec 2025
Typical per day
$0.78up 16% since Dec 2025
Plans compared
11,752up 10,229 since Dec 2025
Providers
70up 47 since Dec 2025

Change measured since December 2025, our first monthly snapshot.

Show all 12 months
November 2026$0.82Typical per GB$0.78Typical per day11,752up 1% on the previous monthPlans70Providers
October 2026$0.82down 2% on the previous monthTypical per GB$0.78down 13% on the previous monthTypical per day11,640up 34% on the previous monthPlans70up 17 on the previous monthProviders
September 2026$0.84up 8% on the previous monthTypical per GB$0.90up 50% on the previous monthTypical per day8,694up 143% on the previous monthPlans53up 25 on the previous monthProviders
August 2026$0.78down 7% on the previous monthTypical per GB$0.60down 10% on the previous monthTypical per day3,583up 14% on the previous monthPlans28up 4 on the previous monthProviders
July 2026$0.84down 1% on the previous monthTypical per GB$0.67Typical per day3,147down 1% on the previous monthPlans24down 1 on the previous monthProviders
June 2026$0.85up 2% on the previous monthTypical per GB$0.67down 4% on the previous monthTypical per day3,181up 3% on the previous monthPlans25Providers
May 2026$0.83Typical per GB$0.70up 46% on the previous monthTypical per day3,084up 2% on the previous monthPlans25up 1 on the previous monthProviders
April 2026$0.83up 2% on the previous monthTypical per GB$0.48down 25% on the previous monthTypical per day3,017up 26% on the previous monthPlans24up 1 on the previous monthProviders
March 2026$0.81down 17% on the previous monthTypical per GB$0.64down 2% on the previous monthTypical per day2,388down 12% on the previous monthPlans23Providers
February 2026$0.98up 3% on the previous monthTypical per GB$0.65down 7% on the previous monthTypical per day2,722up 53% on the previous monthPlans23Providers
January 2026$0.95up 3% on the previous monthTypical per GB$0.70up 4% on the previous monthTypical per day1,784up 17% on the previous monthPlans23Providers
December 2025$0.92Typical per GB$0.67Typical per day1,523Plans23Providers

Frequently Asked Questions about eSIMs for Japan

How many travel eSIM brands (providers) are available for use in Japan, and how many prepaid data plans are there?

Across Japanese networks, travel eSIM choice is broad: Bloomy eSIM, RedEx eSIM, ASIMGO and Roamix are among the brands with deep catalogues. Their offers resell access from local operators such as au, SoftBank and NTT docomo, so the seller’s name does not identify a single network. With major providers represented, the useful distinctions are a plan’s size and duration, and what options remain once its data allowance is used up; a familiar brand alone does not settle those questions.

What are the mobile networks available for a travel eSIM in Japan?

au, SoftBank, NTT docomo and Rakuten Mobile Network are the Japanese operators named in travel eSIM listings. That gives you a genuine choice of underlying network, but it is usually made when you choose the provider rather than after installation: providers publish their own operator pairings, so the network associated with a particular eSIM can be known in advance. These names describe what providers have disclosed, not a guarantee of reception or performance on every phone and street. The allowance and terms vary by eSIM, but they do not give you a free choice between all these networks once the plan is active.

Are there any free data eSIM plans available for Japan?

A zero-priced data option is available for Japan, but it is a small trial rather than a trip-ready allowance. It often requires registration with the provider and is limited to one redemption per customer, so it may get you online briefly but is not a substitute for a normal travel plan. That distinction matters in Japan’s broad eSIM market: free offers are promotional samples amid many paid options, not a standard tier across providers.

Are there any unlimited data eSIM plans available for Japan?

Unlimited-labelled options are available, and most major travel eSIM brands offer something under that heading. The catch is that “unlimited” means continued access, not unlimited full-speed use: once the plan’s fast-data allowance is used, speeds are reduced, sometimes until the next daily reset and sometimes for the rest of the validity period. Those rules vary between plans, so check the allowance and reset conditions before choosing; the label alone is not enough for a fair comparison.

Destinations near Japan

Crossing a border from Japan? Compare eSIMs for the countries around it.

Regional eSIMs that cover Japan: East Asia, Asia

eSIM Providers for Japan

The choice spans most of Japan’s mobile networks, including au and SoftBank, rather than converging on one operator. An eSIM listing more than one network gives you another operator option if one is weaker at a particular stop; a few options state only a single network, while Bloomy eSIM lists the widest range. Before buying, check the named operators against the places on your itinerary.

58 providers sell eSIMs for Japan. Open one for its prices, its full plan list and the networks it puts you on here.