On 2007-07-22 09:03:42 -0700, Dan Rempel <drempel@islandnet.com> said:

> Sigi Rindler wrote:
>> Somebody in Europe asked me what his best options are to get a cellular
>> phone while staying in Japan for one month.
>> 
>> a) He has a phone with SIM card that he uses in Belgium. What's the best
>> place to buy a Japanese SIM card, and how much would that approx. cost?
>> 
>> b) Getting a pre-paid phone? Where?
>> 
>> c) Other options?
>> 
>> Thanks... if you know anything aboutit.
> 
> Unless he knows someone in Japan who's willing to buy him a prepaid
> phone or open an account for him, he'll probably find it easiest to rent
> one at the airport. I think Vodaphone does that; perhaps someone
> actually living there now can confirm this. Not the cheapest solution,
> but it's fairly difficult for foreigners to get cell phones right now.
> 
> Dan

Vodaphone/Softmap has a stand at the airport (Narita) for you to be 
able rent a phone. Non-residents are unable to buy prepaid cellular 
phones these days IIRC.

Chris