Before my trip to Japan, I hadn't given much thought to mobile phone service. It seemed like Wi-Fi was ubiquitous these days, and there wouldn't be any problems. But the closer I got to my flight, the more I saw advice about how difficult it could be to get around Japan without a decent internet connection: maps, money transfers, booking confirmations, trains—everything relies on your phone. So I started searching for information and stumbled upon an article
How to get an eSIM for Japan on the Mobal blog. Frankly, I was expecting a typical sales pitch, but the material turned out to be quite useful and written in clear language. I liked that it explained real-world details: which phones support eSIM, when is the best time to activate a plan, and why a local number is sometimes more convenient than regular roaming.
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