With availability expanded to approximately 37,000 stores, can be purchased more broadly all over Japan
November 25, 2025
Internet Initiative Japan Inc.
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TOKYO – November 25, 2025 – Internet Initiative Japan Inc. (TSE Prime: 3774), one of Japan’s leading Internet access and comprehensive network solutions providers, today announced that along with its Japan Travel SIM
prepaid SIM cards providing mobile data communication service to visitors to Japan and temporary returnees, Japan Travel SIM/Digital (eSIM) will be made available from Tuesday, November 25 and thereafter from multifunction copiers located in nationwide FamilyMart convenience stores.
Japan Travel SIM/Digital (eSIM) can be used for dedicated data communication service throughout Japan in the NTT Docomo 4G (LTE) and 3G service areas. (*) The lineup consists of seven plans in all, with communication capacities from 3 GB to 55 GB (each usable for up to 30 days). After purchasing a plan at a nearby store, performing an online procedure, and activating the eSIM on their mobile device, customers are immediately able to use data communication.
(*)Note that 3G service will no longer be provided after March 31, 2026.
The start of sales at approximately 16,400 FamilyMart stores throughout Japan will increase to around 37,000 the number of shops handling Japan Travel SIM, enabling more customers to purchase communication service readily at various places all over the country.
Multifunction Copier (illustration)
Stores where available
Nationwide FamilyMart stores where a multifunction copier is installed
Start of sales
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
Plans
Data capacity
3GB
6GB
10GB
15GB
25GB
35GB
55GB
Price (tax-free)
JPY2,480
JPY2,980
JPY3,280
JPY3,480
JPY4,580
JPY4,980
JPY5,780
Usage period
30 days from the start of use
Flow to start of service
On the FamilyMart multifunction copier, select the desired Japan Travel SIM/Digital (eSIM) plan.
Take the payment slip output by the copier to the point of sale and pay for the service.
The shop clerk will issue a slip indicating the entry code.
Use the entry code to register on the dedicated website, then download and install the eSIM profile.
Note: An email address and Wi-Fi or other Internet access are necessary for registering on the website and downloading the eSIM profile.
A SIM -free mobile device with eSIM support is necessary. Setup on the mobile device, including entry of the APN (access point name), must be performed separately.
IIJ will continue providing highly convenient services that enable visitors to Japan and temporary returnees to enjoy stress-free use of mobile communication while in the country.
About IIJ
Founded in 1992, IIJ is one of Japan’s leading Internet-access and comprehensive network solutions providers. IIJ and its group companies provide total network solutions that mainly cater to high-end corporate customers. IIJ’s services include high-quality Internet connectivity services, systems integration, cloud computing services, security services and mobile services. Moreover, IIJ has built one of the largest Internet backbone networks in Japan that is connected to the United States, the United Kingdom and Asia. IIJ was listed on the Prime Market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange in 2022.
The statements within this release contain forward-looking statements about our future plans that involve risk and uncertainty. These statements may differ materially from actual future events or results.
For inquiries, contact
IIJ Corporate Communications
(*)All company, product, and service names used in this press release are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
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