January 20, 2016
Bureau of Industrial and Labor Affairs
Launch of free Wi-Fi services
A free Wi-Fi service that allows Internet connection at various areas with just one registration procedure has been launched at 35 metropolitan facilities to enhance convenience for foreign visitors and facility users.
1 SSID
FREE_Wi-Fi_and_TOKYO
2 Service provider
NTT Broadband Platform, Inc.
3 Facilities covered
List available at http://www.wifi-tokyo.jp/list.html
4 How to use
Register your email address or SNS account
5 Languages
Japanese, English, Chinese (traditional, simplified), Korean
6 Service features
(1) One registration procedure to use Wi-Fi services available at 138,000 locations in Japan
Without an app (first in Japan)
Users can access the following partner Wi-Fi services without registering again
【Partner Service Providers】
*Scheduled to be expanded
- Tokyo Metro
＜SSID : Metro_Free_Wi-Fi＞ - Bureau of Transportation, Tokyo Metropolitan Government (subway, bus）
＜SSID : Toei_Subway_Free_Wi-Fi, Toei_Bus_Free _Wi-Fi＞ - Tokyo International Forum
＜SSID : JAPAN-FREE-WIFI （Of this SSID’s services, only service within the Tokyo International Forum is covered) ＞
With an app
Users can access the Internet at a broad range of hot spots by downloading and using the “Japan Connected-free Wi-Fi” app operated by the service provider.
【Main service spots】
Key transportation facilities and commercial facilities including convenience stores
For details visit: http://www.ntt-bp.net/jcfw/area/index.html
(2) In the event of a disaster
Internet access is possible without registration. After connection, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Disaster Prevention Website will be displayed.
*For details visit: http://www.wifi-tokyo.jp
Area sign (service mark)
The following area sign will be exhibited at facilities covered by this service.
This project is related to the following urban strategy and approach of the Long-Term Vision for Tokyo.
- Strategy 3 Omotenashi
- Approach 7 Warmly welcome international visitors
Inquiries
Welcoming Environment Promotion Section Tourism Division
Bureau of Industrial and Labor Affairs
