Island, Japan
Internet in Okinawa: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Okinawa?
Median fixed broadband in Japan is 234 Mbps and mobile is 66 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Naha has a handful of laptop-friendly cafés; resort towns are slower. Mobile coverage is good except remote islands.
Getting online in Okinawa
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre is available in Naha and larger towns; about 4,000–6,000 JPY a month. Remote islands rely on mobile data. |
| Cafés and coworking | Naha has a handful of laptop-friendly cafés; resort towns are slower. Mobile coverage is good except remote islands. |
| Outages | Typhoon outages possible |
| 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 | ¥3,000–5,000 ($19–32) |
Coworking in Okinawa
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 Okinawa?
Median fixed broadband in Japan is 234 Mbps and mobile is 66 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Naha has a handful of laptop-friendly cafés; resort towns are slower. Mobile coverage is good except remote islands.
Which SIM card should I get in Okinawa?
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
- Speedtest Global Index: Japan
- docomo
- au
- SoftBank
- Rakuten Mobile
- Okinawa Tourism (Visit Okinawa Japan)
- Naha Airport (Naha Airport Building)
- Okinawa Urban Monorail (Yui Rail)
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 Spotted something out of date?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.