A must-see for foreigners who are not good at Japanese! Multilingual Rakuten Mobile store information!

For foreigners living in Japan, we recommend Rakuten Mobile, which is full of advantages, if you want to sign up for a smartphone contract!

When you search for a smartphone contract in Japan, the first thing that comes up is probably the three major cell phone carriers, DOCOMO, Softbank, and au.

Rakuten Mobile is not that well known yet, but it actually has many advantages for foreigners in Japan!

1) Rakuten Mobile is the cheapest of all carriers (3GB/unlimited data with family discount applied)

Rakuten Mobile offers very competitive rate plans compared to other major carriers. In particular, the company offers the lowest rates of all carriers for plans with up to 3GB of data usage and unlimited plans by applying a family discount.

1. 3GB Data Plan: Monthly charges are very reasonable, and you can save even more by applying the family discount. By using Rakuten Mobile with all family members, you can save a lot of money on communication costs.

2. Unlimited Plan: Ideal for those who want to enjoy the Internet without worrying about data usage. By applying the family discount, it is significantly less expensive than other carriers' unlimited plans.

②Free up to 2GB upon primary return to home country

Rakuten Mobile offers a very convenient service for Japanese and foreign users living abroad. When you temporarily return to your home country, you can enjoy the benefit of up to 2GB of data transmission for free.

1. Data communication when temporarily returning home: When you temporarily return to Japan from overseas, you can use your Rakuten Mobile SIM card without using a local SIM card. 2GB of data is provided free of charge, so you can use the Internet even if you are returning to Japan for a short period of time.

2. Convenience: 。Internet access is available from the moment you arrive at the airport, so you can immediately use it as a map application and a means of communication.

③Unlimited international calls to/from your home country for 980 yen/month

Rakuten Mobile offers a very attractive plan for users who make frequent international calls. This service allows unlimited international calls to and from the home country for 980 yen per month.

1. Unlimited international phone calls: Ideal for those who want to keep in frequent contact with family and friends living abroad. For the low monthly price of 980 yen, you can enjoy calling without worrying about time.

2. High quality calls: Rakuten Mobile's international calling service offers high-quality calls, allowing you to enjoy conversations with your loved ones with clear voice.

I want to sign a contract! But I'm worried about my language skills... If so, go to an Rakuten Mobile store!

Are you worried about signing a contract for a smartphone because you are not good at Japanese? Here is good news for you! Rakuten Mobile has enhanced its foreign language support by introducing the AI translator “Pocket Talk” at 166 stores nationwide. This enables voice and text communication in 85 languages, making smartphone contracting a smooth process.

Furthermore, the contract administration fee (3,850 yen) that other companies charge is waived at Rakuten Mobile stores! You can't afford not to go!

What is Pocket Talk?

PocketTalk is a portable translator that uses the latest AI technology. It supports 85 languages, both spoken and text, and provides real-time translation. PocketTalk is designed to break down language barriers in all aspects of travel, business, and everyday life. It is a particularly powerful tool for facilitating communication with people who speak different languages.

Secure communication with Pocket Talk

Rakuten Mobile Shops use Pocket Talk to support communication with customers. PocketTalk supports 85 languages in both voice and text, allowing for real-time translation. This allows even those who are not fluent in Japanese to proceed with the smartphone contract process with ease.

How to use it?

Using Pocket Talk is very easy. Store staff will use Pocket Talk to provide explanations in the customer's native language. For example, details of the contract plan, explanation of fees, and necessary documents can all be explained smoothly. Customers can proceed with the contract with peace of mind because they can ask questions and raise doubts in their own language.

For those who have a foreigner nearby who is not fluent in Japanese

If you are surrounded by foreigners who are not fluent in Japanese, please tell them about this service from Rakuten Mobile. A smartphone is an indispensable tool for daily life. Rakuten Mobile's multilingual service will make their life in Japan more comfortable.

List of Rakuten Mobile Shops with Multilingual Support

Summary

Rakuten Mobile has introduced Pocket Talk at its stores nationwide to help foreigners with limited Japanese language skills feel at ease when signing up for a smartphone. This AI translator, which is available in 85 languages, allows customers to smoothly complete the contract process without feeling any language barriers. We hope you will try Rakuten Mobile's services to make your life in Japan more convenient and secure.