NTT DOCOMO, Japan's No. 1* mobile phone operator provides international roaming service that you can use all over Japan while traveling in Japan.
*NTT DOCOMO has approximately 53 million subscribers (as of January 2008).
Use your own handset Rent a handset
If your mobile phone operator has a roaming agreement with NTT DOCOMO, simply turn your phone on upon your arrival in Japan, choose "DOCOMO" from the mobile phone operator selection screen and start roaming.
NTT DOCOMO has roaming agreements with operators all over the world.
Click here to find out if your operator is one of DOCOMO's roaming partners.
Handset requirement: Must support W-CDMA (2.1GHz)
Note: Depending on the version of software used some handsets may not work in Japan.
| NOKIA | 6650, 7600, 6260slide |
| Motorola | A830, A920 |
| Siemens | U10, U15 |
| LG | KW2000, U8100, U8110, U8120, U8130, U8150, U8180, U8138, U8210, U8200, U8300 |
| Samsung | SGH-Z100i, SGH-W110, SGH-Z110v, SGH-Z105U, SGH-Z105, Z107, Z700, Z140, Z130, Z500, Z300, Z320 |
| Sony Ericsson | Z1010, V800 (802SE) |
| SANYO | S750, S103 |
| SHARP | V802SH, V902SHS, X813 |
| NEC | E606, e808, C313, E313, e802, e338, e616, c616, c616V, e313, e228, c228 |
| Panasonic | Z800 |
| Novertel Wireless | U520 |
| HTC | UNIVERSAL (MDA IV), O2 X4 |
| Huawei | D618 (U626), E600 |
| Option Wireless | Fusion, Trotter 3G Quad |
For more information, please contact the distributor of the specific model.
Dialing charges are billed by the mobile phone operator that you subscribe with.
For Black Berry users:Other than blackberry.net, DOCOMO does not provide services that use APN.
Even if you don't have a roaming-compatible handset, you can still enjoy roaming in Japan. Simply book a rental handset at our website and bring your SIM card. The handset will be sent to where you are staying in Japan. You can also pick up your handset in person at one of our airport counters.
Take your SIM card, insert it into the rental handset, and turn the phone on.
Usage concept
This service is only available for subscribers with operators that have roaming agreements with NTT DOCOMO. You must also have an individual subscription for roaming service provided by the mobile phone operator that you subscribe with. Click here to find out if your operator is one of DOCOMO's roaming partners.
Rental Details
Handset (LG U8500), battery charger, phone case, User's Manual
We provide an LG U8500 as a rental handset for roaming service.
Fees
- (1) Rental fees
- Online reservations
¥500/day (¥525/day incl. tax)
For courier delivery (service available for destinations in Japan only), a fee of ¥500 (¥525 incl. tax) is also charged. You can also pick up your handset in person at one of our airport counters. - Same day application and pick-up at airport
¥700/day (¥735/day incl. tax)
- (2) Payment method
- Credit card only (payment in advance)
NOTE: Accepted credit cards
- (3) Dialing charges
- Dialing charges are billed by the mobile phone operator that you subscribe with:
-The maximum rental period for handsets is 30 days (including extension).
-Available only from a docomo world counter at Narita Airport Terminal 1 & Terminal 2, Kansai International Airport and Central Japan International Airport.
This service is only available for subscribers with operators that have roaming agreements with NTT DOCOMO. You must also have an individual subscription for roaming service offered by the mobile phone operator that you subscribe with.
(For more information, please contact your mobile phone operator.)
NTT DOCOMO's roaming service offers a variety of advantages, including discounted call charge and Packet fees, and acquisition of miles and award points.
CONEXUS
CONEXUS, an alliance of mobile phone operators in various countries and regions, offers you discount services for call charges and package fees offered within the same group. Discount services for call charges and Packet fees are available.
Travelling Connect
Travelling Connect offers you services with which you can accumulate miles and gain award points according to your mobile phone usage fees during your stay in Japan.