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This article may contain affiliate linksLearn more[2026 Comparison] SIM Cards for Foreigners: Mobal, GTN, Rakuten, JP Smart, IIJmio
Published on July 12, 2026
Updated on July 25, 2026
Author:JapanLifeStart Editorial Team
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Last updated: July 25, 2026
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[2026 Comparison] SIM Cards for Foreigners: Mobal, GTN, Rakuten, JP Smart, IIJmio
Last verified / 最終確認: 2026-05-11
Scope
- This is a review draft for multilingual alignment.
- Final publication should happen only after source-by-source fact check.
Comparison points
- Price range and practical discount behavior
- Tax-free eligibility and exclusions
- Coupon availability and exclusions
- Payment methods and foreign-card compatibility
- Wise / FX card note: fees are variable; check official pricing page
- Queue time / checkout friction and in-store uncertainty
Notes
- Affiliate URLs are intentionally not localized by LLM.
- T Point is treated as integrated into V Point.
- For SIM topic, this slug is a derivative angle to avoid overlap with existing GTN-vs-Rakuten and Mobal single-brand content.
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