eSIM for an iPhone for Japan

[Tashyboy]

Anyone ever used one, are they a faff about and are they easy to activate for someone who is technically thick.

AVE had a Quick Look and it says to enable roaming but if I do, won’t I get roaming charges from EE.

Many thanks.

Tash.

 

[rudebhoy]

Anyone ever used one, are they a faff about and are they easy to activate for someone who is technically thick.

AVE had a Quick Look and it says to enable roaming but if I do, won’t I get roaming charges from EE.

Many thanks.

Tash.

Dead easy providing your phone supports them. I did it for the first time in Turkey last month. Install the app and the e-sim before you go, it should activate when you switch your phone back on when you land. I used Airalo, they give a simple step by step guide.

 

[Tashyboy]

Dead easy providing your phone supports them. I did it for the first time in Turkey last month. Install the app and the e-sim before you go, it should activate when you switch your phone back on when you land. I used Airalo, they give a simple step by step guide.

Was there no problems with data roaming being on.

 

[chrisd]

I was in Japan a few weeks ago on a land tour. There were a few people who used an ESim and said they worked well. Mrs d and I didn't bother and just used wifi

 

[Tashyboy]

I was in Japan a few weeks ago on a land tour. There were a few people who used an ESim and said they worked well. Mrs d and I didn't bother and just used wifi

How did Japan go Chris

 

[Tashyboy]

Was there no problems with data roaming being on.

 

[chrisd]

We left our phones on airplane mode

 

[chrisd]

How did Japan go Chris

We absolutely loved it.The only downside was that where we expected wonderful food we found a lot of genuine Japanese food was very bland. We did a tour from South to North, and in the 3+ weeks we had about 3 hours of rain, groups with the same company going North to South had about 15 days of consecutive rain, so we were blessed

 

[Tashyboy]

We absolutely loved it.The only downside was that where we expected wonderful food we found a lot of genuine Japanese food was very bland. We did a tour from South to North, and in the 3+ weeks we had about 3 hours of rain, groups with the same company going North to South had about 15 days of consecutive rain, so we were blessed

Oddly enough I have been Ummin and arrin re which coat to take. I think it’s a light golf waterproof now.
Our trip is two days
In Tokyo and a cruise going south calling into various places. Last night is spent in Tokyo with a foodie tour.

 

[chrisd]

Oddly enough I have been Ummin and arrin re which coat to take. I think it’s a light golf waterproof now.
Our trip is two days
In Tokyo and a cruise going south calling into various places. Last night is spent in Tokyo with a foodie tour.

The weather was very similar to home here. Our tour gave us 3 nights in Tokyo and, apparently, Tokyo is the same in size as Wales so there is loads to see and do, very unlikely to do much in 2 days but one of the best things was a gardens that we were among the best in the world.

 

[Tashyboy]

Downloaded an Airolo eSIM to activate once we are there. Fingers crossed.

 

[pendodave]

My wife used an esim with her apple. It worked fine.
My slightly older Samsung required a physical sim (it doesn't have a dual sim), and that was a bit of a pain, but worked fine once I'd managed to activate it.
We had 3 weeks in Japan last October. It was a real adventure, but incredibly interesting and enjoyable. Public hot baths are a wonderful thing!

 

[Skytot]

Anyone ever used one, are they a faff about and are they easy to activate for someone who is technically thick.

AVE had a Quick Look and it says to enable roaming but if I do, won’t I get roaming charges from EE.

Many thanks.

Tash.

I can’t help with your question but I’m intrigued that you’re going to Japan . I’m hoping to retire in the next few years and Japan is where I want to visit on our first big trip

 

[chrisd]

I can’t help with your question but I’m intrigued that you’re going to Japan . I’m hoping to retire in the next few years and Japan is where I want to visit on our first big trip

Japan is a fabulous place to visit. We've recently returned from a land tour with 32 other people. I know cruising is very popular there too, but having done many cruises we definitely would recommend a land tour as there's so many wonderful places to see that a cruise would not be near enough to manage a visit.

 

[Tashyboy]

If first impressions are anything to go by. Wow wow and flippin wow.
First day in Tokyo and I am simply blown away. As ChrisD says. It is huge. And clean is an understatement, even the cars are clean.
Just had a meal with Missis T. Three beers inc for £23. How is that possible in a capital City
Already met some lovely people.
However, British Airways
Sat on a flippin plane for 2hrs40 mins with no air con boiling your head off. Young girl behind us having a panic attack coz of the heat.

 

[pendodave]

If first impressions are anything to go by. Wow wow and flippin wow.
First day in Tokyo and I am simply blown away. As ChrisD says. It is huge. And clean is an understatement, even the cars are clean.
Just had a meal with Missis T. Three beers inc for £23. How is that possible in a capital City
Already met some lovely people.
However, British Airways
Sat on a flippin plane for 2hrs40 mins with no air con boiling your head off. Young girl behind us having a panic attack coz of the heat.

Yep.
Everything about the place is amazing.
There are also public loos everywhere, there's no obvious criminal activity or public nuisance, the public transport is amazing...etc...etc. in most of the big cities you can go up a local skyscraper and take in the views, awe inspiring .
And you're correct to highlight the prices - they really are incredibly reasonable.
Have a great trip.

 

[SocketRocket]

I used to go there on business and found it a bit marmite. The cities are enormous and can get very crowded although as someone previously said it's very clean and safe. There's a lot of gaudy signage and restaurants with plastic copies of their meals on display in the window, they also have many of these Pachinko arcades where they sit for hours pouring ball bearings in and have no control over the outcome.
Food can be very good if you go to a traditional restaurant although much of the food is raw.

It's not the best place for anyone wanting a DEI experience.

Theres some great places to visit and lots of Japanese culture to take in. Overall I found it interesting and worth visiting.

 

[GreiginFife]

I used to go there on business and found it a bit marmite. The cities are enormous and can get very crowded although as someone previously said it's very clean and safe. There's a lot of gaudy signage and restaurants with plastic copies of their meals on display in the window, they also have many of these Pachinko arcades where they sit for hours pouring ball bearings in and have no control over the outcome.
Food can be very good if you go to a traditional restaurant although much of the food is raw.

It's not the best place for anyone wanting a DEI experience.

Theres some great places to visit and lots of Japanese culture to take in. Overall I found it interesting and worth visiting.

What on earth is a DEI Experience?

 

[SocketRocket]

What on earth is a DEI Experience?

Last time I looked it up it meant 'Diversity, Equity & Inclusivity'. I guess you are familiar with the term 'Experience'
Japan is very much a mono culture and my experience was one that was quite reluctant to see increases in immigration. I was surprised by the general attitude towards Women in business as well as everyday life. All senior management tended to be male and old, it seemed like career advancement was tied very much to age and sex and being Japanese.
I hope that answers your question adequately.

 

[GreiginFife]

Last time I looked it up it meant 'Diversity, Equity & Inclusivity'. I guess you are familiar with the term 'Experience'
Japan is very much a mono culture and my experience was one that was quite reluctant to see increases in immigration. I was surprised by the general attitude towards Women in business as well as everyday life. All senior management tended to be male and old, it seemed like career advancement was tied very much to age and sex and being Japanese.
I hope that answers your question adequately.

Delivered like a true pro.