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( External link )

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( External link )

(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( External link )

Area sign (service mark)

The following area sign will be exhibited at facilities covered by this service.

Inquiries

Welcoming Environment Promotion Section Tourism Division Bureau of Industrial and Labor Affairs S0290603@section.metro.tokyo.jp