Originally Posted by
hailstorm
Where do you get that conversion? Dollar is over 96.5 yen as I type this.
Sorry, I just copied from my notes when I called the hotel in December, and didn't reconvert the currency at today's rates. I've edited my post to make sure there isn't any confusion in the future.
Originally Posted by
RichardInSF
Bring your own compatible unlocked wifi device and buy one or more bMobile sims. It's LOTS cheaper and they will deliver directly to the hotel or you can pick it up at the airport.
http://www.bmobile.ne.jp/english/index.html
If you use up your bandwidth or the SIM expires, you can buy a slightly different version over the counter at most all large electronics stores. In that case, ask the store clerk to activate it for you (the one ordered online doesn't require activation).
Are these bmobile SIM's only valid in wifi hotspots? What if I put one in my phone just for data service? That's all I really need.