TONE Mobile's plans for people who live in Japan, what it takes to sign up, and the real monthly cost including setup fees.
Heads up: TONE Mobile's official application and support are in Japanese only, as far as we could confirm. You (or someone helping you) will likely need to read Japanese to sign up.
| Plan | Data | Monthly (from) | eSIM | Setup fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TONE Mobile Unlimited | Unlimited | ¥1,210 | Yes | ¥3,733 |
| Accepts foreign residents | Yes (stated officially) |
|---|---|
| Residence card as ID | Yes |
| Min. remaining validity | 24 months |
| Support language(s) | Japanese |
| Credit card | Accepted |
| Debit card | Not stated |
| Bank transfer | Accepted |
| Convenience-store payment | Not stated |
| Setup cost | ¥3,733 |
| Minimum term | 24 month(s) |
| Cancellation fee | ¥9,800Conditions apply — see official source below. |
The exact list of accepted ID documents is long and partly Japanese-only legal text, so we link to the source rather than translating it: TONE Mobile official.
Yes — TONE Mobile accepts residence-card holders (per official pages). A residence card is accepted as ID. The card needs at least 24 months of validity remaining. That's a separate question from credit screening for the line contract itself: screening terms exist; see official page.
Yes, with conditions — see official page.
Yes, at least one TONE Mobile plan supports eSIM (see the table below for which).