What you definitely need while traveling in Japan is WiFi to connect the Internet. Using Google Map, contacting your family and friends, booking your hotel and restaurant online: all of them depend on WiFi in a foreign country for you. There are some options to get connected to the Internet though WiFi in Japan, and Free WiFi really help you stay in Japan. Here are 5 nice Free Wifi spots in Japan and how to use the Free WiFi there.
Of course, renting a pocket WiFi will be the best way to travel in Japan smoothly since Free WiFi is available only at limited places such as airports and some cafes. So it is also recommended to take a rental pocket WiFi into consideration.
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At the same time, you should know where Free WiFi is available and how to connect it even though you rent a pocket WiFi. It is helpful in the case of your WiFi router’s battery runs out or you get separated from your company while staying in Japan.
Now, let’s check out Free WiFi spots in Japan!! Some of them are familiar to you like Starbucks is a well-known cafe which provides you with a Free WiFi.
1. Starbucks Coffee
Step1: Find SSID (at_STARBUCKS_Wi2) on your device after confirming Wifi function turned on
Step2: Open your browser
Step3: Click the “Connect” button on the login screen displayed
Step4: Click the “Accept” after reading the Terms of Use
Now all set to use the Internet!!
Please note that continuous connection for up to 1 hour is available.
Search near stores and check the instruction of the WiFi: http://starbucks.wi2.co.jp/pc/index_en.html
2. TULLY’S COFFEE
Step1: Find SSID (tullys_Wi-Fi) on your device after confirming Wifi function turned on
Step2: Open your browser
Step3: Click the “Connect to the Internet” button on the login screen displayed
Step4: Read the Terms and Conditions and tap “Accept” button
Now all set to use the Internet!!
Search near stores and check the instruction of the WiFi: https://www.tullys.co.jp/en/index.html
3. McDonald’s
Step1: Find SSID (00_MCD-FREE-WIFI) on your device after confirming Wifi function turned on
Step2: Open your browser
Step3: Click the “Agree” button on the login screen displayed after reading the Terms of Use
Step4: Authenticate and link account via email address registration or your SNS ID.
Now all set to use the Internet!!
Search near stores and check the instruction of the WiFi: http://www.mcdonalds.co.jp/shop/mcdwifi/index_en.html
4. Convenience Store
Seven-Eleven
Step1: Find the sign of the free WiFi area “7 SPOT”
Step2: Select SSID (7SPOT) on your device after confirming Wifi function turned on
Step3: Open your browser
Step4: Click the “新規会員登録(無料)” button on the login screen displayed
Step5: Click the “English description” to change the language and process the resisteration
Now all set to use the Internet!!
Lawson
Step1: Find SSID (LAWSON_Free_Wi-Fi) on your device after confirming Wifi function turned on
Step2: Open your browser
Step3: Follow the instructions displayed on the screen and proceed through the screens to connect to the Internet (For the first time, you need to read the Terms of Use and enter your email address)
Now all set to use the Internet!!
5. Airport
Narita Airport
Step1: Find SSID (FreeWiFi-NARITA) on your device after confirming Wifi function turned on
Step2: Open your browser
Step3: Select language
Step4: Agree with the Terms & Conditions and about security
Now all set to use the Internet!!
For more details: https://goo.gl/26fRxA
Other airports
Haneda Airport: https://goo.gl/IX6vcg
Kansai International Airport: https://goo.gl/lh7AqH
New Chitose Airport: https://goo.gl/KJkRrv
Chubu Centrair International Airport: https://goo.gl/1kKgRY
Fukuoka Airport: https://goo.gl/MPQfB9