Great news for foreigners who want to use their smartphone immediately upon arriving in Japan! Rakuten Mobile supports eSIM, allowing you to start communicating right after arriving at the airport or hotel. The big appeal is that you don’t need to bother swapping SIM cards and can easily activate service via an app.

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✅ What is eSIM?

1. A “digital SIM” built into your smartphone.
2. No need to physically swap SIM cards; instant setup possible via an app.
3. Especially popular among travelers and students from overseas.

👉 You can use Rakuten Mobile on your own smartphone from the moment you arrive in Japan!

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✅ How to use eSIM with Rakuten Mobile

1. Apply for Rakuten Mobile online.
2. Download the “my Rakuten Mobile” app.
3. After completing the contract procedures, download the eSIM from the app.
4. Activation completed in a few minutes!

📌 No need to receive a physical SIM. No time wasted at the airport.

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✅ Compatible Devices

1. iPhone XS and later (including the latest models)
2. Many of the latest Android devices from Google Pixel, Samsung, OPPO, etc.
3. Details can be checked on the official website’s “Compatible Devices List.”

👉 Be sure to check if your smartphone supports eSIM before your trip!

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✅ Benefits for Foreigners

1. Instant internet access upon arrival at the airport (convenient for navigation, translation, and communication).
2. Can be used only during your stay in Japan, and easily canceled after returning home.
3. No worries about losing a SIM card.
4. “Dual SIM” is also possible, allowing you to use your home country’s SIM (physical SIM) concurrently.

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🔑 Summary

1. Rakuten Mobile supports eSIM, allowing immediate use upon arrival in Japan.
2. Activation possible via app only, no need to receive a SIM card.
3. Ideal for foreign travelers and students.
4. Dual SIM allows you to use both “Japan + home country” numbers.

📌 For those who want “immediate internet access” for travel or study abroad, Rakuten Mobile’s eSIM is the most convenient option.

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