eugene wrote:
> My GSM phone service provider has roaming agreements with two networks
> in Japan: NTT DoCoMo and Vodafone. Does this mean it's possible to use
> my plain old GSM handset in Osaka? Anyone who has done so, please let
> me know.
> 

You should be able to rent a WCDMA handset at the airport that will
allow you to use your GSM sim.