In Japan, you can choose from dialup, ISDN, CATV, ADSL, and optical fiber for connecting to the Internet. However, the services available may differ depending on where you live. Please check with your real estate agent.
Internet Providers
The major providers in Japan are listed below. It is recommended to compare the providers before finalizing the contract as they vary in services and fees.
＜Major Internet Providers＞
◇au one NET （KDDI）
Tel: 0077-777、0120-22-0077
Tel: 0077-780081（English）
http://www.auone-net.jp/
http://www.kddi.com/english/auone-net/
◇SO-net （Sony）
Tel: 0120-117-268
http://www.so-net.ne.jp/
◇OCN （NTT Communications）
Tel: 0120-506-506
http://www.ocn.ne.jp/
http://www.ocn.ne.jp/english/?TG
◇Yahoo!BB （SoftBank）
Tel: 0120-33-4546
http://bbpromo.yahoo.co.jp/
◇Plala （NTT）
Tel: 009190-150
http://www.plala.or.jp/
◇BIGLOBE （NEC）
Tel: 0120-56-0962
http://www.biglobe.ne.jp/
◇@nifty
Tel: 0120-50-2210
http://www.nifty.com/
◇AOL Japan
Tel: 0120-265-265
http://www.aol.com/
◇ASAHI Net
Tel: 0120-030-275
Tel: 0570-013-522、03-3569-3522（英語対応）
http://asahi-net.jp
http://asahi-net.jp/en/
◇SpinNet
Tel: 0088-210-209
http://www.spinnet.jp/
http://www.spinnet.jp/indexe.html
◇J-COM （ＣAＴＶ）
Tel: 0120-999-000
http://www.jcom.co.jp/
http://www.jcom.co.jp/english.html
◇BBIQ
Tel: 0120-86-3727
http://www.bbiq.jp/
* All phone numbers listed above are toll free, except the ones beginning with 0570 or 03.
* You may inquire at internet provider subscription booths at large electrical appliance stores such as Best Denki, Bic Camera and Yodobashi Camera
Internet Access Points
In Fukuoka City, there are many internet access points such as internet cafes.
＜Major Internet Cafes＞
* All cafes are open 24 hours and are open all year round.
* Prices vary at each cafe, but are generally 250 yen-300 yen/30 minutes.
◇Cybac
http://www.cybac.com/index.html
◇Cybac Tenjin
http://www.cybac.com/information/tenjin/
Tel: 092-739-1500
3-2-22 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka
◇Cybac Hakata-ekimae
http://www.cybac.com/information/ekimae/
Tel: 092-432-3189
2-3-14 Hakata-ekimae, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka
◇Cybac Nishijin
http://www.cybac.com/information/nishijin/
Tel: 092-822-3334
B1F GEO Fukuoka Nishijin, 4-8-20, Nishijin, Sawara-ku, Fukuoka
◇GIGA Tenjin
http://www.futabatosho.co.jp/net_cafe/shop/tenjin.php?
Tel: 092-739-3830
B1 MMT Building, 1-10-13 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka
◇Media Cafe Popeye
http://www.media-cafe.net/
◇Media Cafe Popeye Tenjin
Tel: 092-737-7744
2F Nishitetsu Imaizumi Building, 1-12-25 Imaizumi, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka
◇Media Cafe Popeye Hakata
Tel: 092-432-8788
8F Fukuoka Kotsu Center Building, 2-1Hakata Eki Chuogai, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka
◇Media Cafe Popeye Nakasu
Tel: 092-283-9393
8F SPOON Building, 5-1-7 Nakasu, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka
◇Media Cafe Popeye Tenjin Kita
Tel: 092-739-7272
B1F Hotel Ascent Fukuoka, 3-3-14 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka
◇Planet
www.planet-cafe.jp
◇FedEX Kinko’s
www.kinkos.co.jp
Hotspot (Public Wireless LAN)
In Fukuoka City, there are many places where you can use wireless internet service, such as train stations, hotels, and fast food restaurants. However, since most connection services cost money, you must first sign a contract with a wireless LAN provider. Since all wireless LAN companies vary in their service areas and internet providers, you must inquire with them beforehand. In addition, you must make an arrangement with your internet provider to use the public wireless LAN service. For details, please inquire with the providers
＜Major Wireless LAN Service Providers (charged)＞
◇Hotspot (NTT Communications)
http://www.hotspot.ne.jp/
Hotspot Information Desk
Tel: 0120-815244
◇BB Mobile Point （Softbank Telecom）
http://tm.softbank.jp/consumer/wlan/
BB Mobile Point Call Center
Tel: 0088-22-6104
◇Flets Spot （NTT WEST）
http://www.ntt-west.co.jp/flets/spot/
Tel: 0120-116116
* The phone numbers above are toll free.
＜Free Access Points＞
◇FREESPOT （FREESPOT Convention）
http://freespot.com/
Tel: 050-5538-5496
Internet Use at Rainbow Plaza
At Rainbow Plaza, people who register as Rainbow Club members can use the Internet for free (30 minutes/day). However, you cannot use memory sticks or CD-ROMs, and printing service is not available.
* You must show your membership card before using the Internet.
* For information on registration, please refer to the introduction page of Rainbow Plaza
