When looking for a stay abroad, the availability of fast and properly working Wi-Fi is nowadays getting as important as having a clean bathroom and a good pillow. But as for the majority of the travellers Wi-Fi is an absolute must, though there are even hotels who state that the absence of Wi-Fi is their unique selling point: offering a place to detach from everything that is going on online.
I am absolutely not one of those who need to detach, rather I urge for a good connection whenever I am outside, not just when I am back at my room in the evening.
NINJA WiFi has the solution for people who wish for a 24/7 connection. I probably would not have been able to come to Tokyo ten years ago — even if I was admittedly a minor, the absence of portable Wi-Fi routers would have been too much. A big hallelujah and an endless amount of credit due to the brains behind this pocket-size thingy which offers me a stable and fast connection everywhere I go – even down in the metro tunnels.
With NINJA WiFi you don’t need to hassle with a new SIM card and a new phone number. You can easily connect your own mobile phone, laptop or tablet or all at the same time. The little router is wireless and pocket-sized. It has only two buttons so forget about long manuals before getting online. Once you switch it on, your phone quickly connects after you enter the password. A small touchscreen shows battery life, the amount of connected devices and the quality of the signal – as long as I used it, the quality has always been at least three out of four bars. When you lock the screen you can store the router in your bag or pocket and you will stay connected. As the battery life is very long, you don’t need to worry about getting thrown off Wi-Fi halfway during the day.
I felt NINJA Wi-Fi was extremely helpful in finding my way around Tokyo. Additionally, it helps integrating into Japanese culture: everyone in the metro is staring at his or her telephone screen during the whole ride! Due to my internet connection, I can also stay up to date with the latest news articles, mindlessly refresh Instagram to check out new cute cat photos or curiously swipe through a bunch of Japanese guys on Tinder. There is also no longer any need to figure out your travel itinerary before leaving as you can check where you have to transfer once you are already on the metro. And once you’ve got at the metro stop closest to your destination, all you have to do is open Google Maps in order to walk to your desired restaurant or the spot where you are meeting your friends. Finally, use your pocket Wi-Fi to check what time the last metro will take you home before hitting on the sake.
