Start with this link .
Select English or 日本語 in the Language section .
Click Create a new Rakuten account (free)
Enter your email address in the Email (Required) field.
( If you don't have one, create one in Gmail.)
Press Send verification code
Open Gmail to check your inbox.
Enter the code you received. Verification code (Required)
Click Verify email address
Enter your personal information into the form.
The password must be at least 8 characters long and include uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters.
If your name is Nguyen Tran Ngoc Tram
First name: From 2nd to last -> TRAN NGOC TRAM
Last name: The first word of your name -> NGUYEN
Click Continue to confirm page
Check the information and click Complete registration.
Click Continue to service page
Click Apply now
Press ADD TO CART
Select " Do not add" for the 15-minute free option for domestic calls.
Select
pSIM: If you want a physical SIM card (If you want to be able to insert it into a Wi-Fi router, this option is mandatory)
eSIM: if you want to have two SIMs online simultaneously, but your phone only supports one physical SIM and one eSIM (e.g., iPhone).
Select APPLY
Log in with your existing Rakuten account.
Enter your date of birth (day/month/year) and gender.
Select Agree to the ...
Re- enter your Rakuten account password.
Select Add User Information
Select Continue using services >>
Romaji name
Kana name: The exact same kana name as the kana name on your bank account.
Date of birth
Sex
Current phone number: If you don't have one, you can enter anything (or a friend's).
Occupation - Profession (e.g., Student - international student)
Zip code
The address must be absolutely accurate, word for word, as it appears on the Gai card.
Click PROCEED
Select I confirm that this information is correct
Select Upload identity verification documents
In Upload your documents, select Residence card .
Take photos of the front and back of your alien registration card.
The words and details need to be clear.
There should be no glare.
Take both front and back photos on the same surface and in the same location (table, floor).
Select Continue
Select
MNP is for those who want to switch networks while keeping their number.
Choose your preferred number (the last 4 digits), add 1100 yen.
Choose one of three randomly generated numbers (free of charge).
Select Continue
Choose a payment method
personal credit
Other people's credit
Link your account to have money deducted directly from your bank account (Choose this option if you don't have a credit card).
If you choose To have money deducted directly from your bank account , select the bank name, then enter your account number, date of birth, phone number, and the 4-digit security code of your bank card.
This section often varies from bank to bank, so please bear with it.
After selecting your payment method, scroll down to find the option to pay using Rakuten points .
You should choose "Use all points" to get reward points or something similar, and it will automatically use the points to pay your monthly bills.
Finally, there's SUBMIT.
The next steps, which involve agreeing to the terms of service, are quite simple, so I won't include a screenshot.
Once completed, you will receive an email confirming that Rakuten Mobile has received your application.
Please check your email within the next 5-15 minutes because if there are any errors in the information, you will need to correct the [incorrect part] and resubmit your application.
You can check your registration status using the My Rakuten Mobile app or the website: https://portal.mobile.rakuten.co.jp/dashboard
After a while, if you see a truck icon and the status " Delivery Requested ," your registration was successful. The SIM card will be shipped to your registered address within 2-3 days.