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  1. SIM-Only Mobile Providers in Japanhttps://japanatron.com/blog/japan/general/10240-sim-only-mobile-providers-in-japan

    for "mobile virtual network operator," the following is a potentially-growing list of SIM-only mobile providers that resell services on one of the major Japanese mobile networks: NTT Docomo, Au by KDDI, or Softbank. While the big three Japanese...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Mondaiji
    • Category: General
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  2. Babysitting Services in Japanhttps://japanatron.com/directory/10357-babysitting-services-in-japan

    alleviate the stress of finding someone trustworthy to take care of the kiddies in those busy times. All Japan Childcare Services Association (ACSA) One of the worries of leaving your child in the care of others is knowing that they will be safe and...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Japanatron
    • Category: Directory
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  3. Life in Japan - English-Speaking Internet Service Provider Asahi Nethttps://japanatron.com/blog/japan/general/10207-life-in-japan-english-speaking-internet-service-provider-asahi-net

    Great Internet service is not difficult to find here in Japan as this country is known for its hyper-sonic, yet stable Internet infrastructure. What can sometimes be an intimidating task for foreigners is the language skills necessary to complete the...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Mondaiji
    • Category: General
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  4. 26 - Japanese Servicehttps://japanatron.com/?view=article&id=10245:26-japanese-service&catid=52

    Japan prides itself on its awe-inspiring service. I discuss 4 examples of where I find exceptional service in Japan, along with 4 examples of perplexing exceptions.

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Mondaiji
    • Category: Podcast
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  5. Life in Japan - How I Cut My Mobile Phone Bill In Halfhttps://japanatron.com/blog/japan/general/10181-life-in-japan-how-i-cut-my-mobile-phone-bill-in-half

    one oppressor for another. I wanted freedom--total, complete freedom from contracts, obligations, over-priced sub-par service, and that stupid white dog. I ascertained the only way to achieve such freedom was with a SIM unlocked phone plus a SIM-only...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Mondaiji
    • Category: General
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  6. 24 - Internet Service in Japanhttps://japanatron.com/?view=article&id=10239:24-internet-service-in-japan&catid=52

    I discuss internet service in Japan, explaining various options and approaches--landlines, wireless routers, and other alternatives. Please see this blog article for more information about my own ISP Asahi-Net: Life in Japan - English-Speaking Internet...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Mondaiji
    • Category: Podcast
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  7. Technologyhttps://japanatron.com/directory/10414-technology

    Internet and technology services I've found useful during my time in Japan. Anveo VoIP Service Anveo is a powerful VoIP service that offers overseas phone numbers, easing the maintenance of homeland presence while living life as an expat. I explain in...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Japanatron
    • Category: Directory
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  8. How to Watch Netflix in Japanhttps://japanatron.com/blog/japan/general/10176-how-to-watch-netflix-in-japan

    NOTE: Yes, I know that Netflix is now available in Japan. However, the services I explain below have proven extremely valuable to me for viewing streaming services from other countries, such as the USA. Since Netflix Japan doesn't have nearly the...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Mondaiji
    • Category: General
    • Language: *
  9. Xoom.com Review - Is This a Joke?https://japanatron.com/blog/japan/general/10393-xoom-com-review-is-this-a-joke

    new, I came across Xoom.com, a site operated by Paypal that appears very similar to my current favorite money transfer service Transferwise. What the hell...let's give it a shot. At the very least it would be beneficial to have an alternative on hand in...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Japanatron
    • Category: General
    • Language: *
  10. The Hunt for the Ultimate Free Calling Apphttps://japanatron.com/blog/other/it/10180-the-hunt-for-the-ultimate-free-calling-app

    and its potential to completely replace the traditional mobile phone. I made a list of just about every free calling app/service I found on the iPhone app store. Specifically, I was looking for a VoIP service boasting these features: * Inbound phone...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Mondaiji
    • Category: IT
    • Language: *
  11. How to Get USA Stuff Shipped to You in Japan - Living Abroadhttps://japanatron.com/blog/japan/general/10377-how-to-get-usa-stuff-shipped-to-you-in-japan-living-abroad

    me. However, as time goes on I get the distinct feeling my father does not particularly enjoy running a package forwarding service. I think he prefers to spend his time gardening. Fair enough. Fortunately, I stumbled upon a parcel forwarding service...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Japanatron
    • Category: General
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  13. How I Send Money Between my Japan and USA Bank Accounts - Life Abroadhttps://japanatron.com/blog/japan/general/10388-how-i-send-money-between-my-japan-and-usa-bank-accounts-life-abroad

    of the Internet to transfer your money. I've had a superb customer experience with them so far and highly recommend their service. POSITIVE - You exchange your money at the actual market rate. Wow! - They are very upfront about their fees. You enter how...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Japanatron
    • Category: General
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  14. JapanesePod101 - The Good and Not-So-Goodhttps://japanatron.com/blog/japan/studying-japanese/10394-japanesepod101-the-good-and-not-so-good

    it came to my language studies. I waded through a lengthy internal debate--should I go with an online language learning service or traditional classroom study? Online is generally considered more cost-effective, but classroom can boost motivation with...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Japanatron
    • Category: Studying Japanese
    • Language: *
  15. 23 - Mobile Phones in Japanhttps://japanatron.com/?view=article&id=10237:23-mobile-phones-in-japan&catid=52

    I discuss mobile phone service in Japan, offering money-saving tips and alternatives to the big 3 (evil) mobile providers.

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Mondaiji
    • Category: Podcast
    • Language: *
  16. Scam Alert - officialiphoneunlock.co.ukhttps://japanatron.com/blog/other/general/10177-scam-alert-officialiphoneunlock-co-uk

    all be fake. Their site's IP addresses resolve to Costa Rica and Switzerland--behind "Cloudflare," an infamous free CDN service popular among scammers due to theno-questions-asked anonymity provided. The guy on the phone had a British accent, but that...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Japanatron
    • Category: General
    • Language: *
  17. Terms of Usehttps://japanatron.com/terms-of-use

    in violation of this rule are subject to being removed immediately and without warning. I will not solicit any kind of paid service. I will not create or submit unwanted email (spam) to any Japanatron Dot Com members. I will not use racist, hateful, or...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Mondaiji
    • Category: Legal
    • Language: *
  18. My Horrible Vistaprint Experiencehttps://japanatron.com/blog/other/general/10380-my-horrible-vistaprint-experience

    dispute with Paypal. - I checked Vistaprint's site to send yet another email and noticed their customer support chat service was online. I got a person! - In short they said I have to follow up with Paypal. - Paypal said that Vistaprint has to respond...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Japanatron
    • Category: General
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  19. Japan Mobile Phones - BMobile FAQhttps://japanatron.com/blog/japan/general/10229-japan-mobile-phones-bmobile-faq

    During my time as a Bmobile customer, I've asked their helpdesk numerous questions regarding their mobile phone services. I share the questions and answers below. Can I choose the phone number? You cannot choose your phone number if you order the SIM...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Mondaiji
    • Category: General
    • Language: *
  20. My Adventures in Spam Blockinghttps://japanatron.com/blog/other/it/10172-my-adventures-in-spam-blocking

    which ones? When spam would get through, I would examine the headers and find the source IP, gathering useful info from a service like whatismyipaddress.com. I learned 2 main things—most spamming mail servers were blacklisted by at least 1 blacklisting...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Mondaiji
    • Category: IT
    • Language: *
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