# JP SMART SIM

> JP SMART SIM is a Japanese mobile SIM card and eSIM service for foreign residents, workers and students living in Japan. It runs on the NTT Docomo network and offers monthly CALL SIM (Japanese phone number + data + SMS) and DATA SIM plans, with support in 8 languages, convenience store payment, and applications accepted from outside Japan.

- Website: https://jpsmart.net
- Apply online: https://user.jpmob.jp/users/init
- Network: NTT Docomo (works with unlocked phones and Docomo SIM-locked phones)
- SIM types: physical SIM card (3-in-1 size, fits any phone) or eSIM
- Support languages: English, Chinese, Indonesian, Vietnamese, Korean, Portuguese, Burmese and Japanese
- Recognition: "Japan's No.1 My Recommended SIM Card to Friends" (Brand name & Brand Image Investigation, JMRO, September 2025)

## Monthly plans (prices in JPY, tax included)

### CALL SIM — Japanese phone number + high-speed data + SMS
- CALL 1GB: ¥880/month
- CALL 3GB: ¥1,408/month
- CALL 20GB: ¥2,178/month
- CALL 50GB: ¥5,038/month
- CALL MAX: ¥5,478/month (high-speed data up to 10GB per 3-day window)

### DATA SIM — high-speed data + SMS
- DATA 3GB: ¥1,078/month
- DATA 20GB: ¥1,848/month
- DATA MAX: ¥5,148/month (high-speed data up to 10GB per 3-day window)

All plans include: bring your own phone, eSIM or SIM card, free shipping or free airport pickup, automatic data carry-over, and optional data top-ups. CALL SIM plans include free 5G.

## Fees and billing
- One-time registration fee: ¥3,300.
- The first month's plan fee is free. The initial payment covers the registration fee plus the plan fee for the month after the start month.
- Monthly billing: convenience store and QR code payment apps are billed on the 25th and due by the end of the month; credit cards are charged on the 25th; bank direct debit is withdrawn on the 27th.
- Payment methods: convenience store (cash), credit card, bank direct debit, WeChat Pay, Alipay, UnionPay.
- Applying from overseas: the initial payment is by credit card only; after activation you can switch to other methods, including cash at a convenience store.

## How to apply
- In Japan: apply online. CALL SIM requires a residence card; DATA SIM accepts a residence card or passport. The SIM card is shipped to your address, or the eSIM is activated.
- From overseas (before arriving in Japan): apply online with your passport, then pick up your SIM card or eSIM activation code at Narita or Haneda Airport.
- If identity verification and the initial payment are completed by 2pm JST, the SIM can ship (or be ready for pickup / eSIM activation) the same day. Holidays such as Golden Week, summer and New Year may take longer.
- Keep your current Japanese phone number: number transfer (MNP) is supported.

## Key pages
- [CALL SIM plans](https://jpsmart.net/pages/call-sim): voice + data plans with a Japanese phone number
- [DATA SIM plans](https://jpsmart.net/pages/data-sim): data-only plans
- [Keep your number (MNP)](https://jpsmart.net/pages/mnp): switch to JP SMART SIM and keep your Japanese phone number
- [Prepaid / travel SIM](https://jpsmart.net/pages/prepaid-sim): SIM options for short-term visitors to Japan
- [Payment methods](https://jpsmart.net/pages/payment-methods): all supported payment options
- [Setup guide](https://jpsmart.net/pages/setups): APN and device setup
- [Identity verification](https://jpsmart.net/pages/identity_verification): required documents and steps
- [Friend referral](https://jpsmart.net/pages/friend-referral): referral program
- [Help center / FAQ](https://support.dxhub.co.jp/hc/en-us/): detailed answers to common questions
- [Contact](https://jpsmart.net/pages/contact): customer support
- [Company profile](https://jpsmart.net/pages/company-profile)
- [Terms of service](https://jpsmart.net/pages/terms-of-service)
- [News](https://jpsmart.net/blogs/news): service announcements