When you think of summer in Japan, you think of magnificent fireworks blooming across the night sky and lively summer festivals. These events, held all across the country, make life in Japan incredibly enjoyable.

But have you ever experienced “my phone has no signal at all!” at a crowded venue? Photos won’t upload, maps won’t open to find the way back to the station… Here are some Rakuten Mobile-style summer smartphone tips to make sure you never become a “communication refugee.”

▮Save Memories to the Cloud on the Spot with “Rakuten Drive”

Have you ever taken lots of great videos at a fireworks festival, only to give up filming because your phone ran out of storage?

Rakuten Mobile subscribers can use “Rakuten Drive” for free up to 50GB. By uploading your videos and photos to the cloud on the spot, you can shoot to your heart’s content without worrying about storage. Then take your time reliving those high-quality memories when you get home.

▮Peace of Mind in the Crowd with Rakuten Mobile’s “Platinum Band”

At fireworks festivals and summer festival venues, tens of thousands of people gather in one place, making communications extremely unstable for any carrier.

Rakuten Mobile is rapidly expanding its coverage area, and is working hard to create better connectivity around crowded venues. Of course, at event venues where tens of thousands of people gather, unstable communications are unavoidable for any carrier — but choosing Rakuten Mobile with its Platinum Band support is an important factor in providing “peace of mind” during congested times.

▮Smart Festival Strategies for “When the Signal Drops”

No matter how good the signal, the reality is that it becomes hard to connect at peak festival times. Here are some preparations to keep you covered:

Save maps “offline”: Download the map of the area around the venue in advance on Google Maps, so you can check your way home even without signal.
Prepare a translation app: Download “offline language packs” for your translation app so you’re never stuck at a food stall or in conversation.
Use “pre-posting”: Uploading your photos to social media before the peak crowd is a pro move.

With Rakuten Mobile’s “unlimited data,” whether you’re using maps or translation tools on the way to the venue or in a café once the crowds ease up, there’s zero worry about speed limits. Enjoy Japan’s summer 100% without watching your data.

▮Create the Best Summer Memories with Rakuten Mobile — Starting Now!

Why not reconsider your current communication setup to make your summer in Japan even more enjoyable?

Sign up online — no store visit needed — with activation possible as early as the same day! Get your “unlimited data” companion ready and make the most of Japan’s events this summer!

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