2. About the Internet environment in Japan. Some people consider prepaid SIM cards over tablet computers and smart phones, but prepaid SIM cards in Japan can have strict limitations. 1) Telephone call + Data Prepaid SIM.

In Japan, only Japanese citizens or legal alien residents can purchase prepaid and post paid SIM cards with a telephone call function.

Strict identification is performed for acquisition to prevent crimes using a mobile phone and travelers can only rent SIM cards with a telephone call function. 2) Data communication Prepaid SIM cards. In Japan, prepaid SIM cards for data usage is not offered by major telecommunications companies(NTT DOCOMO, SOFTBANK, AU, E-mobile, etc), and companies that offer these services borrows a circuit from these major companies. Prepaid SIM cards for data offered by these companies are less costly. Our company had tested these offers by purchasing it as a customer, but it turned out that it was not able to provide a service that we had been able to offer. The reason was simple. The connection speed was not reliable. While the SIM cards were being advertised as having a speed of 7Mbps, 14 Mbps, etc, the speed we actually got was around 100 to 300kbps. This difference in speed was due to the sudden increase in demand for tablets and smartphones in Japan, causing the circuits of major telecommunication companies to do a blowout. Furthermore, because third party companies are able to get a hold of only the small circuits provided by the major companies, the original speed and efficiency of the SIM card was not unattainable. At our company, we rent out SIM cards directly from the major companies, so this is not of a concern. 3) Universal Pocket Wifi

he signal of the WiFi can reach a range of 20m diameter from the Pocket Wifi at any time.

Moreover, because the encryption and the password of

the pocket WiFi is known only to the user, the internet can

be accessed with security. In Japan, there are two major pocket wifi’s:

① WIMAX

② LTE・4G ① has a service area that is narrow and can only be used in urban areas. ② is the newest standard and has become the mainstream of major telecommunication companies.Therefore, they offer a wide coverage area and has a maximum speed of 75 MPBS. Since LTE・4G has become the standard, We recommend considering LTE・4G if renting. Supporting Devices:

They correspond to all Wifi connection apparatus (Smart Phone, Tablet, Laptop etc.).The apparatus of any country can easily connect with Pocket Wifi. Connection method:

The setting method changes with the connecting apparatus.

Below is the basic flow. ① Turn on the pocket Wifi. ② Choose SSID of pocket Wifi (name of the network) . ③ Enter the password for connection. If a power supply is switched on, it will be connected immediately after the 2nd time