Which is the Best Pocket WiFi for Japan Travel 2024? TESTED & REVIEWED

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Over the past 15 months I have been testing different pocket WiFis in Japan. Each of the devices in this review have been tested for a minimum of one month and each serves a different type of traveler. By the end of this video you will know which pocket wifi is the best for your trip to Japan. One of the devices you get to keep! I appreciate when you order through my affiliate link: www.japan-wireless.com/?via=kenshoquest and save 10% with JWKENSHO

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00:00 Pocket WiFis in Japan
00:45 Why rent a pocket WiFi?
02:04 What is unlimited data?
03:31 Downsides of pocket WiFis
04:40 Ninja WiFi
06:20 Sakura Mobile
08:11 Japan Wireless
10:10 Mobal
13:10 Cost/feature comparison
15:53 Best pocket WiFi for your needs


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All Comments (21)
  • @sososweet4656
    Just came back from Tokyo yesterday. I tried Nija pocket wifi because docomo was reserved out at Haneda airport. Ninja wifi was useless, often roaming even in Tokyo (we stayed in Minato-ku) even though we rented unlimited 10g/day. We needed for direction use since most of places we've been to had strong free wifi. The device we rented did not last full day even though we charged to full every day. I hope this helps others to know. By the way, many of your youtube info were very useful. Thank you. Japan was amazing! We miss it already and we are going back next year...can't wait!
  • I've just returned from 2 weeks in Tokyo, Kyoto and Hiroshima and, after your recommendations, we rented pocket wifi from Japan Wireless. And it was excellent! Pick-up at Narita was so easy and return by mail also as there are mailboxes at Narita in departures next to the check-in desks. Coverage was super, too, and speeds were perfect for our use. Many Many thanks for your recommendations, which were so useful.
  • @anot8888
    Our family has been using Japan Wireless in our Japan leisure trips. We are generally satisfied with their devices (pocket wifi and pocket translator). We used the Japan Wireless pocket wifi devices in Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, Kyoto, Kobe, and Fukuoka. We never had issues.
  • @matgeek
    Finally an honest review! After spending the evening doing research on the topic you answered my questions. Ninja Wifi with the 10 gb package seems to be the best for us. Thanks and I'll make sure to use your code!
  • @alexispolk6086
    Thinking of doing Ninja! Thanks for the super helpful video!
  • Watched most of your Japan videos, it has been really informative for me as this is our first time to Japan. I've taken down all your tips. Thanks for all your effort, insight and detailed comparison, you made it easier for us. Also, for the discount coupons, much appreciated.
  • @egayB
    nice, now I know what to chose on my incoming trip šŸ˜‰
  • @jojosmith1097
    I picked up two Sakura Mobile devices since one of our party will go off on separate ventures. Maybe I should've rented two different companies but really didn't want to get into the business of comparing. Great video and love the spreadsheet info.
  • @jessehoffman3823
    Thanks for the video, we used Japan Wireless and it has been seamless so far!
  • @Rocky32189
    Thanks, this is very helpful. Your videos demystified this topic for me. Iā€™m going to Japan for the first time later this year.
  • @Liafram
    Fantastic comparison. Thank you! I'll go with Ninja, as the issues with the other providers are completely unacceptable.
  • @chenchina4577
    Excellent, informative video. Probably one of the best I've seen on YT.
  • @spy_i5815
    Used Japan Wireless, also using your discount code (Thanks !). It worked fantastic ! Set up a reservation ahead of time. Picked it up upon arrival at Haneda. 6 cities, 2 weeks, tons of trains all over Japan ... worked great. No issues. Used to navigate, all over. The spare battery pack was a bonus that most other pocket wifi companies di not offer, but we did not need it much. A tip to other families ... if you have teenagers, put them in charge of carrying it and MAKING SURE it get's charged EVERY night --- they WILL get it done, once they realize THEIR internet depends on that pocket wifi ! Lol. When leaving Japan, we slipped the Return mailing package into a Japan Post mailbox, BEFORE going through Security. 2 days later, we got a nice email from them, thanking us, and letting us know they received our unit back. Use them, it works great. About $76 for 16 days. Thanks again for your helpful videos !
  • @goodguygood
    Best review & comparison šŸ‘ šŸŽ‰
  • @miranthos
    Thank you so much for making this video, it really helped a lot! <3
  • @snow2480
    Iā€™m going with Mobal because I need it for long term use and I think itā€™s the cheapest considering youā€™ll get to keep the device Thanks a lot itā€™s really helpful.