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Your complete resource for staying connected in Japan. Guides, comparisons, and tips to help you choose the right eSIM and enjoy seamless connectivity throughout your trip.
iPhone 15, 16 & 17 eSIM Japan: Compatibility & Setup 2026
Good news for travelers: every iPhone since the iPhone XS (2018) supports eSIM, which fully covers the iPhone 15, 16 and 17 lineups. What's left is knowing h...
eSIM Japan on a locked phone: what to do in 2026
TL;DR: A carrier-locked phone will refuse any third-party eSIM, including PlanJapan. Locking is still common in the US (Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile Prepaid),...
eSIM Japan on Apple Watch: setup & compatibility 2026
TL;DR: Your Apple Watch cannot host a travel eSIM in Japan directly. No Airalo, Holafly or PlanJapan plan installs on an Apple Watch Series 3 to Ultra 2 â Ap...
Japan eSIM on Google Pixel: Compatibility and Installation (2026)
Every Google Pixel from the Pixel 3 (2018) onward supports eSIM, making it one of the most eSIM-compatible Android ecosystems for traveling to Japan. The Pla...
Japan eSIM on iPad and Tablet: How Does It Work?
TL;DR Yes, you can use a PlanJapan eSIM on an iPad â as long as it's a WiFi+Cellular model (iPad Pro 3rd generation or newer, iPad Air 3rd generation+, iPad ...
Japan eSIM: Do You Need to Unlock Your Phone? (2026 Guide)
TL;DR: In the vast majority of cases, you do not need to unlock your phone to use an eSIM in Japan. On iPhone 14 and newer (iOS 16+), eSIM compatibility is c...
Japan eSIM: What to Do If Your Phone Isn't Compatible? (2026 Guide)
TL;DR: If your phone doesn't support eSIM, you have three practical alternatives to stay connected in Japan: a prepaid physical SIM card (available at airpor...
Japan eSIM Compatible with Android and Samsung: Complete Guide 2026
Most Samsung Galaxy S21, S22, S23, S24, and S25 models support eSIM in Japan â as do the Galaxy Z Fold and Z Flip foldables, and all Google Pixel 3 and later...
Japan eSIM Compatible with iPhone: Which Models? (2026 Guide)
TL;DR All iPhones from the iPhone XS (2018) onward are compatible with a Japan eSIM, including the iPhone 17 lineup released in 2025. To check, go to Setting...