International roaming is easy to use but often comes at a high cost. In Japan, I’ve found that more affordable alternatives like eSIMs and prepaid SIM cards are usually a better option.
latest articles
Reviews
Airhub eSIM Review 2026: Does it deliver during a real trip?I tested Airhub’s eSIM across Bosnia to see if a $9 plan could actually handle real travel. I used it for Google Maps on long drives, WhatsApp messaging, speed tests, and YouTube in cafés, including a few moments where the connection dropped outside the cities. Here’s my honest e...
I tried both local SIM cards and eSIMs while traveling through Turkey, and while SIMs can be cheaper on paper, eSIMs were far easier to set up and use from day one.
Choosing the right eSIM can be tricky. Not every mobile network plays nice with this new tech, and compatibility issues can pop up when you least expect them. So, how do you find the perfect eSIM for your next adventure? Simple. You turn to Roami.
1234+
hours of testing
323+
eSIM reviews
1234+
research projects
See testing Criteria
Join our newsletter
Look closer
Staying connected in Tokyo makes travel and planning much easier. Pocket WiFi from Japan Wireless is one of the most reliable options for groups who want to share a single connection. For solo trips, however, using an eSIM like Holafly often ends up being simpler and more convenient.
Alternative routes for your next trip
I want it
Our mission is simple: to make sure you never have to ask, “What’s the WiFi password?” again.
Our mission is simple: to make sure you never have to ask, “What’s the WiFi password?” again. All our tips come straight from personal experience — because we’d never recommend something we haven’t put to the test ourselves.
Reviews
