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There are two kinds of Sim cards in Japan: Prepard Sim Card and Contract Sim Card. Preparded Sim Card is most suitable for short-term use purposes, such as business trip, travelling, short-term student visa, etc. For long-term use, a Contract Sim Card is preferred. In this article, we will guide you through the process of what option to choose and how to apply for a prepaid sim card in Japan. Service Company The three major carriers are Docomo (NTT), au and Softbank. Besides these three, we also recommend Document Prepared Here are the documents you need to prepare: • Vaid ID, such as your Residence Card or Driving License/ Insurence Card. It depends on the carrier you apply. • Photo with your ID. • a Japanese Credit Card Onsite Contract Application This is the best way to get a new sim card if you want to get it quickly. Normally you can get it the same day as you apply Go to any of the shops of the above carrier company. Be careful that the staff in the shop will try to get you into a more expensive and unecessary package, make sure you ask for enough details for every package you are interested in , and avoid unecessary services you do not need. Use MVNO Carrier You can go directly through Ja pan’s telco carriers, or, buying a SIM card from one of the many Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs), which means an operator uses the network of one of the major players. For most MVNOs in Japan, this means using one of AU's, Docomo's, or Softbank's networks. For example, in Mobal where you can apply for a sim card with a reasonable price. https://www.mobal.com/japan-sim-card/?source=3282 Online Contract Application Go to the official website of each carries and chose the one package that fits you first. It may take up to a week to get your sim card if you apply online, but on the other hand, it allows you to compare different carriers' services and packages. There are so many different packages of you choices. Good luck to your Sim Card hunting!

Opening a bank account in Japan for non-Japanese could be troublesome if you can not speak any Japanese. But it will not be a problem for you if you carefully read our guidelines and just follow our simple steps. Step 1: Look For Banks that can offer English services, so taht you can open an account in English. Here is a list of banks for your choices SMBC PRESTIA At SMBC PRESTIA: • No individual seal (inkan/hanko) is needed. Your signature will be enough. • Telephone/online banking has standard English procedure to guide you through whole process. • To save your time, try to contact the bank in advance for English-speaking service, some branch does not have this service. Here is the online banking website for your reference: https://login.smbctb.co.jp/ib/portal/POSNIN1prestiatop.prst?LOCALE=en_JP Sony Bank Simply just use there APP to apply account, which offers english service. Here are the document needed/requirements: • Valid residence card • Valid Japanese health insurance card, Japan-issued driver's license, or Individual Number Card • Proof of employment or a document with your full name in Katakana • You are over 20 years old and resident in Japan • You have a valid address and phone number in Japan • You are an individual customer (not a business) *Note that U.S. citizens or those with the jurisdiction of residence in countries other than Japan will be required to submit additional documentation. For more information, please refer to the bank website here: https://moneykit.net/en/account/ Rakuten Bank Apply your account via smartphone or PC, for more information, check there website here+ https://www.rakuten-bank.co.jp/english/account/opening/ SEVEN BANK You can open an account with debit service, with international money transfer service, or a normal account in Seven Bank, as they offers 3 kinds of account. Check there account application website in English here: https://www.sevenbank.co.jp/english/personal/account/application/ Shinsei Bank They provice online application services and English-speaking service, just simply follow there steps online: https://www.shinseibank.com/english/ Japan Post Bank Some big branches have English-speaking Staff to help you, but we strongly recommend you bring a Japnaese-speaking friend. Step 2: Prepare Documents No matter which bank you are going to apply, here is a list of the basic document needed. 1. Passport with valid visa. NOTE that: if you are in Japan with a "90 days tour visa (traveler visa)" you can't open a Japanese bank account. 2. Residence Card with current address printed on the back. 3. Certification of residence with "my number" print. (This is for transfering fund to overseas.) 4. Tax identification in your country (not a must) 5. Certification of employment or your business card (not a must) 6. Japanese Phone Number 7. Personal seal (inkan/hanko), the SMBC bank we mentioned above does no need it , but most of the bank require this document. Last but not least, here is some extra information that help you smooth your application process. Opening time in most banks in Japan: Monday to Friday: 9:00-15:00 In most of the case you can receive your bank card in the same day if you apply in a branch. Initial deposit for opening account is normall 1000 yen.

Nagasaki is the last major city in japan and is hidden away on Japan's southern coast. you should get there to explore the abandoned Gunkanjima Island, its surrounded by mountains on all side its absolutely stunning view Surrounded by island and nestle in a valley on the shores of the east china ,sea Nagasaski feels pretty to remote for many a major Japanese city ,between its location and the absence of bullet train. the sad truth is most tourist and traveller never get to visit . Nagasaki History Nagasaki has a rich cultural in 1500s the Portuguese were granted permission to trade at Nagasaki port wich quickly become a bustling Hub with traders ,bringing Tobacco ,bread and textiles while missionaries Successfully converted the local populations to Catholicism until religion was banned in 1614 by ruler Tkugawa Yusu who saw the Catholicism as a threat to the stability of the country a ban reminded place until 1871. Droping Bomb Atomic and ruin Nagasaki Also brought its destruction when in the closing days of the world second ,and Atomic Bomb was dropped on the city reducing it to ashes and taking the lives of around 75000 people .unlike Hiroshima and the skeletal remains of the a bomb dome .In Nagasaki Physical remain of the devastation are harder to find . Getting there and around From Fukuoka Huis Ten Bosch Station and Hakata Station are connected by hourly JR limited express trains (110 minutes, around 3500 yen one way, fully covered by the Japan Rail Pass and Kyushu Rail Pass). Of these trains, five per day travel directly between the stations; others require a transit to a local train at Haiki Station, which is six minutes from Huis Ten Bosch Station. How to get to Fukuoka. From Nagasaki Airport The most convenient way to get to the resort from Nagasaki Airport is via the high speed boat service (50 minutes, 2000 yen). Thinks to do in Nagasaki visit Gunkanjima You should head a Nagasaki port Hop on a boat for 40-minute journey across the sea to visit what might be? Nagasaki most famous location an entire ghost city and abandoned island 20 kilometres out city nagasaki Mount inasayama Ngasaki is a home to whats considered to be one of japan's top Three high viewing spots a 333 meter hight peak overlooking in the nagasaki bay area .across the stunning view and you can taste the best burger in japan with incredible view Huis Ten Bosch one of most amazing attractive garden From Nagasaki Huis Ten Bosch Station and Nagasaki Station are connected by the JR Seaside Liner (75 minutes, 1500 yen one way, hourly trains, fully covered by the Japan Rail Pass and Kyushu Rail Pass). How to you feel like you are in Amsterdam its quit an amazing place i wish i could stay more . city that was made to channel a European landscape. Notable areas of the park are the multiple gardens filled with different flowers that change through the seasons. very popular time to visit the park is when the tulips and roses bloom. please leave a comment and tell me what do you think about Nagasaki did you feel excited to visit it ?