Where to Get a SIM Card in Japan — The Survival Phrase
To say where is the SIM card? in Japanese, say SIMカードはどこですか？ (shimu kaado wa doko desu ka?).
Your phone dies. No WiFi. You need a SIM card. But where do you ask for one?
SIMカードはどこですか？
shimu kaado wa doko desu ka?
where is the SIM card?
Why this phrase
Japanese airports and electronics stores sell SIM cards for travelers. 'SIM' is pronounced 'shimu' in Japanese, and asking 'where is the SIM card?' gets you to the right counter fast.
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