Communication & Electricity
COMMUNICATION
Mobile Phone – 3G/4G Mobile phones are the only phones that will work with the Japanese system however pay phones and hire mobile phones are available throughout Hokkaido.
There are three major phone stores in Kutchan that can help you with mobile phone operation.
| FROM THE US | http://www.truphone.com/en-US/ |
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| WORLD WIDE | https://www.worldsim.com/Default.aspx |
| LOCATION: | New Chitose Airport 2F International Arrival Lobby |
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| HOURS OF OPERATION: | 7 days a week, 6:30 to 22:30 |
| RETAIL FORMAT: | Vending Machine |
| LOCATION: | New Chitose Airport 2F International Arrival Lobby |
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| LOCATION: | New Chitose Airport 1F Domestic Arrival Lobby |
| RETAIL FORMAT: | Store front with Staff |
| HOURS OF OPERATION: | Domestic – 7 days a week, 8:00 to 19:30 International – 7 days a week, 8:00 to 20:00 |
Public Pay Phones
Public telephones using coins and prepaid cards are very common throughout Japan. Prepaid cards are readily available at convenience stores, kiosks and in some places vending machines. For domestic calls use the green and grey public phones. Directory Assistance can be contacted by dialing 104 (toll call) and ask for an English speaker.
Prepaid Cards
Two of the most popular cards are Brastel and Kazak. Both are available in many locations throughout Niseko and Hirafu.
Internet
Ramat Niseko and Snowgums have FREE wi-fi access. There are also many other HOT-SPOTS around the village including A-Bu-Cha, Grandpapa, Java Bar, Downtown Café and Curry Goya.
Walkie Talkies
Only Japanese 2-way radios are allowed on the slopes. Ski patrol are very strict on this so unless they comply with Japanese frequencies please don’t bring any from home.