Japan is one of the most technologically innovative countries in the world, with myriad technologies that become widespread in Japan long before they make their way to the rest of the world.

As such, you might expect Japan to be a hyperconnected country, with free public wifi available universally, dirt cheap SIM cards, and other mobile technologies that you’ve never even heard about.

In an ironic twist however, staying connected in Japan is not quite that simple, at least not for foreigners. Luckily, there are solutions and workarounds, including one of those mobile technologies you may have never heard of!

For even more, be sure to check out the accompanying article at http://bit.ly/2EnvV5Y 

HI! Japan is a podcast presented by Hosteling International Japan and their network of over 200 hostels across Japan. 
http://www.jyh.or.jp/e/

The podcast is produced and hosted by Jeremy Enns at Ascetic Productions
https://asceticproductions.com 

With help from Japan World Link
http://japanworldlink.jp