It is a question we often get asked. “How do I access the internet while I am in Japan?” or “Will my mobile phone work?”
Well, it is not actually as easy as you may think. This may be a blessing for some people; those who want to get away from email and Facebook and all those status updates.
But for those of you who really want to connect to the outside world, we thought we’d share our experiences.
Japan does have one of the best broadband networks in the world. Even in the smallest village you can often now get 100mb/s broadband service, thanks to super-fast fibre-optic or cable internet.
Japan also has until recently led the way in internet on the mobile/cellphone, although this lead is being quickly eroded by the booming smart phone market in other countries. For the visitor, however, it is slightly complicated; the fact is that connecting can be complicated. The main problem is that due to most people having internet-enabled phones, there is not much of a need for internet cafes.
