Island in Okinawa, Japan
Internet in Miyakojima: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Miyakojima?
Median fixed broadband in Japan is 234 Mbps and mobile is 66 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Wifi is common in town cafés and hotels; thinner on the east side. Carry a mobile SIM for backup.
Getting online in Miyakojima
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre is available in Hirara; about 5,000–6,500 JPY a month. Rentals for a month or more are scarce. |
| Cafés and coworking | Wifi is common in town cafés and hotels; thinner on the east side. Carry a mobile SIM for backup. |
| Outages | Typhoons can cut power and mobile service for hours |
| Tourist SIM | Data-only SIMs and eSIMs sold at airports and Bic Camera or Yodobashi, about ¥2,000–6,000; voice numbers need a residence card. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | docomo, au, SoftBank, Rakuten Mobile |
| Monthly data plan | ¥2,000–4,000 ($13–25) |
Coworking in Miyakojima
There's no dedicated coworking scene here; people work from cafés and accommodation.
Internet speeds in East Asia
National medians, Speedtest Global Index.
| Country | Fixed | Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 362 Mbps | 89 Mbps |
| Macau | 322 Mbps | — |
| Taiwan | 298 Mbps | 111 Mbps |
| South Korea | 251 Mbps | 251 Mbps |
| China | 238 Mbps | 176 Mbps |
| Japan | 234 Mbps | 66 Mbps |
| Mongolia | 86 Mbps | — |
Quick answers
Is the internet fast in Miyakojima?
Median fixed broadband in Japan is 234 Mbps and mobile is 66 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Wifi is common in town cafés and hotels; thinner on the east side. Carry a mobile SIM for backup.
Which SIM card should I get in Miyakojima?
Data-only SIMs and eSIMs sold at airports and Bic Camera or Yodobashi, about ¥2,000–6,000; voice numbers need a residence card.
Can I use an eSIM in Japan?
Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.
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Sources
Speeds are medians from Ookla's Speedtest Global Index, cited for reference. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.