Shinkansen Free Wi-Fi (Shinkansen Free Wi-Fi) is available in 8 languages! Explanation of usage and precautions
Free Wi-Fi service is available on many of Japan's Shinkansen trains. In particular, free Internet access is provided on Shinkansen operated by JR East, JR West, and JR Tokai.
Because of the long travel time on the Shinkansen, free Wi-Fi is appreciated by those who watch videos on their smartphones or work on their computers.
In this article, we will explain the detailed usage and precautions of Shinkansen free Wi-Fi in an easy-to-understand manner. It is full of useful information for foreigners traveling in Japan, so please take a look.
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Shinkansen free Wi-Fi is available in 8 languages!
Shinkansen Free Wi-Fi is available in a whopping eight languages, so even foreigners who are not fluent in Japanese can easily connect.
In addition to Japanese, a wide range of languages are supported: English, Chinese (simplified and traditional), Korean, Thai, German, French, and French in seven countries and eight languages. The multilingual support makes it easy to use Wi-Fi smoothly while checking the connection method in your native language.
The connection screen is also displayed in each language, so you can connect to Wi-Fi stress-free without any language barriers. I think the ability to make effective use of time during travel is an appealing feature of Shinkansen free Wi-Fi.
Shinkansen with free Wi-Fi available
Free Wi-Fi is not available on all Shinkansen trains in Japan. If you want to be sure to use free Wi-Fi, it is important to check which cars are available before boarding.
A "FREE Wi-Fi" sticker is always displayed on the cars where Shinkansen Free Wi-Fi is available. By using this sticker as a landmark, you can distinguish the Wi-Fi-enabled train.
The main bullet train lines where free Wi-Fi is available and their SSIDs (network names) are listed below.
| SSID | Shinkansen |
| Shinkansen Free Wi-Fi | Tokaido Shinkansen |
| Shinkansen Free Wi-Fi | Sanyo Shinkansen |
| Shinkansen Free Wi-Fi | Kyushu Shinkansen |
| JR-EAST FREE Wi-Fi | Hokuriku Shinkansen Series E7 |
| JR-EAST FREE Wi-Fi | Yamagata Shinkansen |
| JR-EAST FREE Wi-Fi | Akita Shinkansen |
| JR-EAST FREE Wi-Fi | Joetsu Shinkansen |
| JR-EAST FREE Wi-Fi | Tohoku Shinkansen |
| JR-EAST FREE Wi-Fi | Hokkaido Shinkansen |
| JR-WEST FREE Wi-Fi | Hokuriku Shinkansen W7 Series |
The SSIDs used on each Shinkansen are different, but they are either "Shinkansen Free Wi-Fi", "JR-EAST FREE Wi-Fi", or "JR-WEST FREE Wi-Fi". Select the appropriate SSID according to the Shinkansen you are boarding.
How to use Shinkansen Free Wi-Fi｜Explanation of how to log in
Shinkansen Free Wi-Fi can be easily used by anyone. Basically, using Shinkansen Free Wi-Fi is the same as how you normally connect to Wi-Fi.
Let us explain how to connect to Shinkansen free Wi-Fi by iPhone, Android, and PC.
How to connect to Shinkansen free Wi-Fi with iPhone
- Tap "Settings
- Tap "Wi-Fi
- Turn on Wi-Fi
- Select the appropriate SSID
- Check "Agree" after reviewing the Terms of Use.
- Tap "Connect to the Internet
- Follow the on-screen guidance and register your email address or log in with your SNS account.
How to connect to Shinkansen free Wi-Fi on Android
- Tap "Settings
- Tap "Network and Internet
- Tap "Wi-Fi
- Turn on Wi-Fi
- Select the appropriate SSID
- Check "Agree" after reviewing the Terms of Use.
- Tap "Connect to the Internet
- Follow the on-screen guidance and register your email address or log in with your SNS account.
How to connect to Shinkansen free Wi-Fi with a PC
- Click on "Start" in the lower left corner of the screen
- Click on "Settings
- Click on "Network and Internet
- Click on the appropriate SSID from those displayed.
- Check "Agree" after reviewing the Terms of Use.
- Follow the on-screen guidance and register your email address or log in with your SNS account.
Once connected to Wi-Fi, enjoy watching videos and browsing the web while checking the connection icon.
Notes on Shinkansen Free Wi-Fi
Finally, we will explain what to expect when using Shinkansen free Wi-Fi.
There are two main points to note about Shinkansen free Wi-Fi.
- Security aspects
- communication speed
Security Risks
Public wireless LANs, including Shinkansen Free Wi-Fi, require security precautions. Shinkansen Free Wi-Fi does not ask for a password when connecting, so while convenience is high, security risks are also high.
Therefore, when you are connected to the Shinkansen free Wi-Fi, avoid online shopping that requires the input of credit card numbers or tasks that involve sensitive company information.
To protect important information, it is wise to limit the use of Shinkansen free Wi-Fi to general web browsing and information gathering.
Communication speed is slow
The communication speed of Shinkansen free Wi-Fi tends to be slower the more users there are. It is especially difficult to expect comfortable communication speeds during periods when the number of Shinkansen users increases, such as weekends and consecutive holidays.
In addition, since Shinkansen free Wi-Fi uses cell phone signals, the connection may become unstable or disconnected in places where signal reception is difficult, such as in tunnels.
Free Wi-Fi has limited transmission capacity, so it is important to observe good usage manners, such as keeping video viewing time short and downloading large files sparingly. Please be sure to use Wi-Fi in a moderate manner so that everyone can use it comfortably.
Prepaid SIM is recommended if you want to communicate comfortably on the Shinkansen.
If you want more stable Internet access while traveling on the Shinkansen, we recommend using a prepaid SIM. With a prepaid SIM, you are less likely to be affected by signal conditions, and you can communicate with peace of mind in terms of security.
Prepaid SIMs, in particular, are characterized by their ability to grab a signal more easily than Shinkansen free Wi-Fi. The signal tends to be unstable while traveling on the Shinkansen, but with a prepaid SIM, it tends to be relatively easy to connect.
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summary
In this article, we have explained Shinkansen free Wi-Fi, focusing on the cars available and how to use it.
It is really nice to be able to use free Wi-Fi while traveling on the Shinkansen. Moreover, Shinkansen free Wi-Fi is available in multiple languages, so even foreigners who are not fluent in Japanese can use it without problems.
The key point is that you can connect to Wi-Fi not only inside the Shinkansen train but also on the platform. You can make the most of the time you have while waiting for your train.
However, there are security and communication speed issues, so it is important to use the right one for the right situation. If you are looking for a comfortable Internet environment, please consider using a prepaid SIM.
Please make good use of Shinkansen free Wi-Fi and enjoy a fulfilling Shinkansen trip!
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