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Japan eSIM — 1 GB for 1 year
Prepaid data for Japan. Pay once, get the QR code by email in seconds.
Data
1 GB
Validity
1 year
Network
5G
$10.99
One-time payment. No subscription and no auto-renewal.
Plan details
- Destination
- 🇯🇵 Japan
- Data
- 1 GB
- Validity
- 1 year
- Network
- 5G
- Calls & SMS
- SMS
- Delivery
- QR code by email, within seconds of payment
What you get
- • 1 GB of data on 5G networks across Japan.
- • 1 year of validity, counted from the moment the eSIM first connects.
- • QR code plus manual activation details, emailed the moment payment clears.
- • Your home number stays active — the eSIM runs alongside your physical SIM.
What 1 GB realistically covers
Rough estimates at typical mobile quality. Real usage depends on settings and how much runs in the background.
| Activity | Total on this plan | Per day over 1 year |
|---|---|---|
| Maps & navigation | 68 h | 0.2 h |
| Messaging (WhatsApp, WeChat) | 34 h | 0.1 h |
| Web browsing | 17 h | 0.0 h |
| Social media (Instagram, TikTok) | 6.8 h | 0.0 h |
| Video streaming (HD 1080p) | 0.3 h | 0.0 h |
Buy Your eSIM in 3 Steps
- 1. Choose Your eSIM Plan Select a destination and pick the eSIM data plan that fits your trip.
- 2. Complete Payment Pay securely with card, Apple Pay, Link, or Alipay.
- 3. Scan & Connect Scan the QR code on your phone to activate your eSIM instantly.
Other Japan eSIM plans
See all 19 Japan plans →Japan eSIM FAQ
- How much is a 1 GB eSIM for Japan?
- This plan costs $10.99 as a one-time payment — 1 GB valid for 1 year, with no subscription or auto-renewal. Cheaper and larger plans for Japan are listed on the destination page.
- When does the 1 year validity start?
- The countdown starts when the eSIM first connects to a network in Japan, not when you buy it. You can install the profile days ahead at home and it will stay dormant until you land.
- How much does a Japan eSIM cost?
- Japan eSIM plans on MyeSIM start from just $2.99 for basic data packages. Prices vary based on data amount and validity period — we offer plans from 1GB to unlimited data, from 1 to 30 days.
- Does Japan eSIM work on the Shinkansen?
- Yes! Our Japan eSIM provides coverage on Shinkansen (bullet trains) and most public transportation. You may experience brief signal drops in some tunnels, but overall coverage is excellent.
- Can I use my eSIM in rural Japan?
- Japan has one of the best mobile network coverages in the world. Our eSIM works in virtually all populated areas, including rural towns, countryside, and popular tourist destinations like Mount Fuji area.