y.u 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: y.u 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| y.u mobile 5GB | 5GB | ¥1,070 | No | ¥3,740 |
| Accepts foreign residents | Yes (stated officially) |
|---|---|
| Residence card as ID | Yes |
| Min. remaining validity | Not specified by the provider |
| Support language(s) | Japanese |
| Credit card | Accepted |
| Debit card | Not accepted |
| Bank transfer | Not accepted |
| Convenience-store payment | Not accepted |
| Setup cost | ¥3,740 |
| Minimum term | None |
| Cancellation fee | Not specified by the providerConditions 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: y.u mobile official.
Yes — y.u mobile accepts residence-card holders (per official pages). A residence card is accepted as ID. That's a separate question from credit screening for the line contract itself: screening terms exist; see official page.
No — y.u mobile's official site states a credit card is required; it does not offer bank transfer, debit, or convenience-store payment for this plan.
No — the y.u mobile plans we track are physical-SIM only.