Where to buy unlocked smartphone in Japan? [closed]

I am thinking about buying a smartphone while in Tokyo.

Do you have any physical store (I leave on Monday morning) to recommend?

I've already been to Yodobashi, where they showed me about 15 models.

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Can you buy an unlocked phone in Japan?

Unlocking your Japanese smartphone Now, any phones bought after May 2015 can be unlocked provided you have been with the carrier for more than 180 days. Some carriers may try to play dumb in this regard. But it is the law, and they cannot refuse to unlock your phone provided you meet these conditions.

Can you buy an unlocked iPhone in Japan?

Yes. You can buy unlocked iPhone at apple store in Japan.

Is it illegal to buy an unlocked phone?

President Obama signed a bill that once again makes it legal for consumers to unlock their cell phones. In a big win for consumers, President Obama on Friday signed into law the Unlocking Consumer Choice and Wireless Competition Act, which makes it legal once again for consumers to unlock their cellphones.

Are Japanese phones locked?

If you purchase a smartphone from one of the main Japanese mobile carriers ( Docomo, AU, or Softbank), it will always come with a contract and the phone will be SIM locked.

Unlocked Phones: Here's What You Need To Know

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