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Cell Phone Rental w/ SIM Card for Japan
Rather own your phone for Japan?


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Key Features:
  • US$0.75/min calls back to the States
  • FREE incoming calls
  • Initial 30min. credit
  • Japan cellular phone with battery
  • International adapter
  • Return ship label
  • and much more...
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Cellular Abroad Rental Service for Japan

Rent a cell phone for your travel to Japan. Cellular Abroad offers cellular phone rentals for Japan and for over 120 other countries. Unlike traditional cell phone rental options where besides the cell phone rental, you also pay expensive per minute usage rates, our solution allows you to take advantage of the low local rates that the Japanese are paying, regardless of the length of your trip. These rates are extremely advantageous and even include unlimited FREE incoming calls!

As part of your rental package, you are purchasing a prepaid Japan recharge voucher which provides 3000 Yen initial airtime. The phone is prepaid so that you will never receive a phone bill and will always be in complete control of your expenditures. If needed, you can simply add more talk time to the card by purchasing scratch off recharge cards at convenience stores, including 7-11s (in Japan) and entering in the PIN number on the handset. And since incoming calls are always free, even if you have depleted your credit you can still receive incoming calls from anywhere in the world while you travel. You may also purchase more recharges from us here.

We also offer purchasing options for Japan phones.

Information and Talk Rates Chart

Key Features
  • Local phone number for Japan
  • Free incoming calls
  • Voicemail
  • Text Messaging
Initial Credit*

30 min. Domestic
33 min. International

Domestic Talk Rates

Incoming Free
US$0.85

Talk Rates to US

Incoming Free
US$0.75 Peak
US$0.45 Off-Peak

Text / SMS Rates

Incoming Free
US$0.04 per message outgoing


*comes with first recharge voucher (required and included with our Japan rentals).


Our Rental Packages
The Japan flip phone is available for rent on a weekly or monthly basis. Remember, in addition to the phone rental rate, the purchase of at least 3000 Yen airtime credit for $39 is included in your final price.

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Standard Cell Phone Rental Package for Japan
Model Sanyo JSA-06
1-7 days 8-14 days 15-28 days 29-42 days 43-56 days
$69.00*
$99.00* $129.00*
$149.00*
$169.00*
What is your departure date?

RENTAL AGREEMENT FOR JAPAN

*Your order will reflect the purchase of the 3000 Yen recharge voucher for $39 plus a $399 Security Deposit. We will refund the deposit to your credit card minus the amount for the rental period, upon successful return of your rental (See fee chart above). Please note late fees may be assessed if applicable. You will be given a prepaid label to ship us back the phone.

Rental periods will commence on the date of departure and end the date the cellphone rental is dropped off or picked up by Fed Ex for return to Cellular Abroad. Fed Ex tracking information will be used to ascertain drop-off and pick-up dates. We are sorry but rentals cannot be shipped to or from customers overseas.

The CANCELLATION FEE for rentals is $25.00 per phone. You may cancel the order before your order is shipped. Shipping costs are due at the time of reserve.

Your Japan travel phone rental will feature:

  • Free incoming calls from anywhere in the world.
  • Domestic calls are 100 Yen per minute (approximately US$0.85)
  • International calls to the USA and Canada are 90 Yen per minute peak and 54 off-peak (approximately US$0.75 and $0.45 respectively)
  • Send/receive e-mails via the internet through your Japan cell phone
  • Outgoing e-mail is app US$0.04/mail.
  • Obtain your Japan cell phone number prior to your trip

Our Rental package also includes the following:

  • One Japan phone with a battery, fully charged and ready to go
  • One voucher worth ¥ 3000 of talk time
  • International plug adapters
  • International 110-220 volt charger
  • Return label.
  • If you receive your cellular rental missing any of the listed items, please contact us immediately.

The special package gives you everything you need to make and receive cell phone calls in Japan. The charger is 100 volts and works only in Japan. It is pre-charged for your convenienc. Please do not attempt to charge the phone in the US as there is potential for damaging the phone!

Enjoy unlimited free incoming calls throughout Japan with a Japan cell phone rental from Cellular Abroad!

Your Japan Cell Phone Number:
Your Japan cellular phone number will come together with your Japan cell phone package. You will find the number on the side of the box, starting with "090" or "080" .

Activating Your Service:

  • Go To Japan
  • Charge your cell phone
  • Dial 1400 + the phone icon
  • Press 2
  • Press the phone icon to end call
  • Your phone is now registered
Checking Your Credit:
You may check your remaining call credit at any time by dialing 1400 and the option 1. Press 9 to finish.

Adding Talk Time:
You may purchase recharge cards at Japanese 7-Elevens, AU mobile stores and most other convenience shops. Recharge cards (called the PreCa) are available in denominations of 3,000, 5,000 Yen.

  • Scratch off the silver scratch off area on your phone card to expose the 15 digit PIN.
  • Dial 1400 and then the send key.
  • Follow the instructions and press 2
  • Input the 15 digit card number and press the # sign.
  • Push the phone icon to end call
  • You have now added additional talk time to your phone

Rates:
Rates are expressed in Yen.
Domestic - Anywhere in Japan
Outgoing Incoming
20 Yen / 12 seconds Free

International
  Outgoing weekday 8:00am to 7:00pm Outgoing 7pm to 8am and weekends Incoming
USA mainland, Canada 45 Yen / 30 seconds 27 Yen / 30 seconds Free
Hong Kong, China, Korea 65 Yen / 30 seconds 36 Yen / 30 seconds
Australia, New Zealand 85 Yen / 30 seconds 50 Yen / 30 seconds

Calling:
To make international calls, dial 0046, 010, country code, telephone number, send key.

Customer Service:
You may call the J-Phone Customer Service in Japan by dialing 157 from your handset. This number is toll free.

Service Life:
The initial expiration period of the Japan phone is 60 days from the activation date. You can, however, extend the valid period up to 360 days by adding additional talk time. You also have 180 days from the last day of the expiration period within which you can maintain your number and re-use your cell phone by adding a recharge voucher.

Helpful Tips
 
  • Would you rather own your phone? Check out our package deals for Japan!
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Important FAQs for Rentals

When do I order?
You can order as far in advance as you like - even months prior to your travel departure. We will not ship your rental until the appropriate date in order for you to receive it in time for your departure. Rentals are typically shipped FedEx 2-Day service, unless faster service is required.

What is the latest I can order a rental phone?
Although it's not recommended to place your order at the last minute, you can order up to one business day prior to your departure as long as you call in prior to 4pm Pacific Time. Even if you are leaving early in the morning, we can usually get your phone to you. Please call our 800 number (rather than order via the web) in order to confirm that we can get you your cell phone rental on time. Please take into account that bad weather can sometimes delay FedEx shipments. Cellular Abroad cannot refund the price of priority shipping for orders placed the day before departure if the package arrives late due to the weather.

When do I get the phone?
You will receive your cell phone rental a day or two prior to your departure.

Does the cell phone come charged?
Yes it does.

What happens if I cancel?
The CANCELLATION FEE for rentals is $25.00 per phone. You may cancel the order before your order is shipped. Shipping costs are due at the time of reserve.

What will the rates be for people calling me from the US?
That depends on the international long distance rates charged by their long distance company.  We recommend a company called Gorilla Mobile for those calls because they have low rates internationally and their service can even be used from a US cell phone.  Tell Gorilla Mobile you were referred by Cellular Abroad or enter our promo code CELLAB1 at www.gorillamobile.com and they will give you $5 in free call credit to start plus they'll waive your startup fee!  Gorilla Mobile’s phone number is 1-800-881-3004.

Does Cellular Abroad offer insurance against loss or damage?
No, we do not, and this is why. Technically, you are purchasing the phone from Cellular Abroad and then we are buying it back from you. The vast majority of credit card companies offer their own insurance against loss or damage for purchases, but usually not for rentals. Therefore, and given this premise, you are already covered for accidental loss or damage...at no extra charge!

Japan ¥ 3000 Prepaid Recharge Voucher (PreCa card)
only $39.00 each


PreCa Re-charge vouchers for the Japan phone add ¥ 3000 worth of talk time to your prepaid Japanese account which is then valid for 60 days from the recharge date. Recharging your prepaid account allows you to keep your phone number for as long as the time period is valid.

Save time by starting your travel to Japan with an additional ¥ 3000 of talk time.

If you buy the recharge cards in Japan and are applying the credit yourself, simply scratch off the protective panel, follow our detailed instructions to enter the code number and your credit is applied.

Convenient Tip: You can purchase additional recharge codes via phone whenever you need to add more call credits to your prepaid account. No need to physically ship the cards! Just call Cellular Abroad at +1 310-862-7100 and we can sell you as many recharge codes as you need. With the extra code(s), you'll be able to add more minutes from anywhere in Japan.

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