Important Notices and News

2025年08月26日

povo launches online Data Only eSIM "Japan SIM" for foreign visitors to Japan

KDDI Corporation
Okinawa Cellular Telephone Company

KDDI will begin offering the Data Only eSIM "Japan SIM" (hereinafter "the Service") online for foreign visitors to Japan from August 28, 2025. Since everything from applying for a data line to downloading the eSIM (embedded SIM) profile can be completed while preparing for your visit, you can smoothly start using povo2.0 communications immediately after arriving in Japan.
Customers can choose from a total of 10 topping Topping, including plans with fixed data volumes and unlimited data plans (Note 1), to suit their individual needs.
To commemorate the launch of online service, we will be running a campaign in which customers who register for povo2.0 through "Japan SIM" will receive a code for "Unlimited data (24 hours)."
For Limited offer, purchases can also be made through a dedicated link in the "Welcome Suica Mobile" app (hereinafter referred to as the "App") provided by East Japan Railway Company for foreign visitors to Japan. (Note 2) By linking with this app, customers can enjoy smooth communications during their travels.

Through this service, we will continue to strive to ensure that every visitor to Japan can enjoy a comfortable and fulfilling stay.

■Online version "Japan SIM" Topping

Plan Name Fee
1GB(3日間) 300円
3GB(3日間) 600円
5GB(5日間) 900円
10GB(7日間) 1,430円
10GB(15日間) 1,750円
20GB(30日間) 2,700円
データ使い放題(2時間) 190円
データ使い放題(6時間) 260円
データ使い放題(24時間) 660円
Unlimited data (3 days) 1,540円

*The lineup is subject to change in the future.

■New registration campaign

Campaign details Implementation validity
After registering, enter the promo code
"Unlimited data (24 hours)" gift
August 28, 2025
~End date undecided

*The end date will be announced separately on the website.

■ Usage procedure

Learn more

(reference)
■ Overview of the store version "Japan SIM"

Sales began at approximately 14,600 LAWSON stores nationwide in July 2025. It can be purchased with cash at the store register, and has been well received as Data Only eSIM for foreign visitors to Japan, allowing them to choose a mobile communication plan that suits their individual needs.
Topping lineup for "Japan SIM" sold at LAWSON stores is different.

■「Welcome Suica Mobile」

This app, provided by East Japan Railway Company, allows you to issue and charge your Suica card before and after entering the country, without having to go to a ticket counter or ticket machine at the station.It can also be used for travel on trains, buses, and other public transportation, as well as for shopping.
For details about Welcome Suica Mobile, click here

(Note 1) Communication speeds may be limited during network congestion.
(Note 2) This service will be available for purchase via the dedicated link on "Welcome Suica Mobile" for Limited offer validity and the end date has not yet been determined.

*All prices listed include tax included unless otherwise specified.