For seniors aged 65 and over!
When seniors choose a mobile phone plan, the key factors to consider are the balance between “availability of in-store support,” “call charges,” and “monthly fees.”
Main line: Rakuten Mobile (eSIM)
Enjoy a worry-free and affordable smartphone life from age 65 with our “Ultimate Senior Program”!
3GB: Effectively ¥780 (¥858 including tax)
*Applies only family discounts and includes points earned through the “Ultimate Senior Program.” As of November 2025.
If you’re 65 or older, we recommend our option pack!
3GB + Option Pack: Effectively ¥1,780 (¥1,958 including tax)
*Applies only family discounts and includes 1,100 points earned monthly. As of November 2025. Based on our own research.
- Unlimited calls for 5 minutes (standard) (no app required)
- In-store operation support
- Security measures
— Spam call and SMS protection by Whoscall Details here Click here for details
— Norton™ Mobile Security
The optional pack normally costs 2,000 yen (2,200 yen including tax), but with 1,100 points back every month, it’s effectively half price! Effectively 1,000 yen/month (1,100 yen including tax).
By setting up Rakuten Points as your payment method, the effective price becomes 1,780 yen. Don’t forget to set it up!
Instructions on how to set it up are here.
Furthermore, if you subscribe to the above options, you will also receive “Fraud Prevention Insurance” at no additional cost.
This insurance covers up to 600,000 yen in some of the costs incurred in the event of a wire fraud.
Applying is easy! Take advantage of our referral campaign!
You can apply online or at a Rakuten Mobile shop.
*Even when applying at a shop, please complete the entry process beforehand using the referral URL.
https://r10.to/hNTRzS
If you’re a little hesitant about applying online, please show the image below to a staff member when applying at a shop! The campaign discount will be applied.
Secondary line: Japan Communications SIM (physical SIM)
Although not widely known, the small data (1GB) plan is incredibly cheap! Having a dedicated number for family members provides peace of mind in case of emergencies.
Japan Communications SIM – Rational Simple “290” Plan: ~1GB 264 yen (290 yen including tax)
Additional data available for 220 yen per 1GB
5-minute unlimited call option (+390 yen)
70-minute free call option (+390 yen)
Unlimited call option (+1,600 yen)
Switching from a Feature Phone to a Smartphone for the First Time
If you’re currently using a feature phone and are switching to a smartphone for the first time, you might want to consider the “First Smartphone Plans” offered by major carriers (Docomo, au, SoftBank).
These plans are very inexpensive for the first year (around 1,000 to 2,000 yen per month).
The downside is that the price may increase from the second year onwards, and the data allowance may be limited. Considering long-term use (where frequent plan changes are not possible), the “First Smartphone Plans” offered by each company are not recommended.
