These are my favorite data eSIMs that I tested during three months of travel throughout Japan.
Best overall Ubigi: ubigi.com/kenshoquest/ ( save with coupon KENSHOQUEST )
Mobal: www.mobal.com/japan-esims/?source=3402
Airalo: airalo.pxf.io/c/4512733/2071037/15608
Japan Wireless SAVE 15%: www.japan-wireless.com/esim?coupon=ESIMKENSHO&via=…
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UPDATE: Mobal now offers Japan Numbers with eSIMs. Just select a long-term plan. They do not have any contracts so just make sure you cancel once you are done with your trip.
Mobal eSIMs: www.mobal.com/japan-esims/?source=3402

Ubigi Japan eSIMs: ubigi.com/kenshoquest/ 
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Ubigi list eSIM compatible devices: ( scroll down towards bottom ) few.cellulardata.ubigi.com/?P512C3F57DA13191&redir…


Airalo:
15% OFF ( New customers ): airalo.pxf.io/c/4512733/2071037/15608
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Best price eSIM Japan Wireless SAVE 15%: www.japan-wireless.com/esim?coupon=ESIMKENSHO&via=…


Favorite pocket WiFi: www.sakuramobile.jp/joji808-top

Magnetic portable phone charger: amzn.to/3QjlOHs

Best power bank: amzn.to/3Qh1PZF

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Database of eSIMS: esimdb.com/japan

Best charger / adapter combo: www.voltacharger.com/KENSHOQUEST
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TIMESTAMPS

00:00 About eSIMs
00:47 Understanding eSIMs
01:32 eSIM benefits
01:46 eSIM convenience
04:14 Downsides of eSIMs
04:54 Best eSIMS for Japan
05:15 Mobal eSIMs
07:26 Ubigi eSIMs
09:41 Airalo eSIMs
11:56 What I don't like
12:21 Best eSIM
12:31 Best eSIM for most data
12:48 Pocket Wifi


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