IT Connectivity, Mobile Phones and ATMs at IRG56

Mobile phones

The GSM mobile phone system is available throughout Japan. Check with your own mobile phone provider for service coverage in this area under your service.

SIM cards

While it is illegal for foreigners to have a phone number in Japan, there are many options to stay connected while in Japan for the IRG56 meeting. We recommend that prior to leaving for the IRG56 meeting you do some research online and find the option that best suits your needs. Then check the availability of that option with respect to your arrival airport in Japan.

Internet and Email access

Free high speed wireless access is available in the Pacifico Yokohama Conference Center. High speed wireless access is also available in most other hotels in Yokohama, but be sure to check before making reservations.

Skype and other internet phone access

Given that there is readily available free high speed wireless internet access available to conference attendees, it is recommended that for international attendees they consider setting up a Skype, Google Voice or other internet phone access account, in the unlikely event that they have not already done so, in order to provide themselves more affordable communication with home during the IRG56 meeting.

ATMs

There are ATM machine in the Pacifico Yokohama Convention Center as well as ATM machines throughout Yokohama.