Stay connected by understanding the “patterns” of weak spots and using a few simple habits on the go.
Why plan for connectivity?
Great routes can feel frustrating when uploads crawl or maps won’t refresh. The good news: subways, deep indoor spaces, high floors, and mountain valleys behave predictably. A few preps and quick routines go a long way.
City vs. regional areas
- Cities: many cells but congestion at peak times.
- Regions: fewer crowds but longer stretches with thinner coverage.
- Common rule: move to open areas. Offline maps are your safety net.
Tokyo
- Subways: tunnels are weaker. Re‑attach on platforms (Airplane ON→OFF).
- High floors: uplink drops at observation decks. Post photos on Wi‑Fi.
- Bayside: open spaces stabilize signal.
Kyoto
- Temples: deep wooden halls attenuate. Re‑attach near entrances.
- Hills: valleys weaken signal. Download maps ahead of time.
- Peaks: mornings and evenings can slow down. Disable auto‑play.
Osaka
- Downtown: speed varies by time. Use store Wi‑Fi when handy.
- USJ: weekend peaks affect upload. Delay posting video.
Hokkaido
- Mountains: thinner coverage. Offline maps are essential.
- Eastern Hokkaido: re‑connect at rest areas during long drives.
- Winter: cold drains batteries. Use low‑power mode.
One‑minute recovery routine
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Airplane ON→10s→OFF
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Step to an open spot or near entrances
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Toggle eSIM line off/on
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Cap video quality and restrict background data
How much data?
- 3‑day light: 2–3 GB
- 7‑day standard: 5–7 GB
- 14‑day heavy social: 10–15 GB
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