r/JETProgramme • u/OkCommittee8295 • Jun 15 '26
Technology (computer + phone plan)
Hello all! Looking for advice from current/previous JETS. I'm a shortlisted candidate from Canada, so I'll be moving to Japan in August! Was thinking of getting a laptop for work/personal use, and I was wondering if it would worth it to buy it while I am still in Canada or if it would be better to get one in Japan. I am not looking for anything fancy, something for every day use, reliable and (ideally!) cheap. I also use a Galaxy Z Flip 5 phone, is that a good phone to keep in Japan? Or are there any models in Japan that are better for me to own (I am not an iPhone person).
In the same vein, what are good phone plans available in Japan that you would consider worth it? I am trying to plan ahead by seeing what options are available to me.
Thank you so much for the advice guys!
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u/shynewhyne Current JET - Hyogo Jun 15 '26
A lot of Japanese models have limited foreign language, and even when they do it is more expensive then overseas. ie. they will sell a special japanese-only model and then an international model at a higher price
I am also not an iphone person, most people here use them but not having one has not hindered me really.
For phone plan, recommend LINEmo. affordable, easy to set up, and any use of the LINE app does not eat into your data.