Moving to a New Home in Japan? A Stress-Free Way to Get Home Wi-Fi
Moving to a new apartment in Japan is exciting, but setting up the internet can be a nightmare. Many talk about "Hikari" (Fiber-optic) internet, but there is a catch: Koji (工事) , which is construction/installation . What is Koji ? For many cases, standard fiber internet requires physical construction. This may mean waiting 4–8 weeks for an appointment, getting permission from your landlord to drill holes for cables, and taking a day off work to oversee the construction. If you prioritize absolute speed and stability (for pro-gaming or heavy 4K editing), Hikari is probably worth the wait. But for many of us who just want to work from home, watch YouTube, and scroll social media, Rakuten Turbo may be the smarter, stress-free choice. Rakuten Turbo is a home router that you can use by plugging into an outlet, no construction needed! Which one is right for you? Feature Hikari (Fiber) Rakuten Turbo Setup Time 4–8 ...