Are inbound travelers to Japan experiencing 'connection loss'? The quality of experience with local SIM cards significantly surpasses that of roaming. In the era of 42.7 million inbound visitors, raising awareness at airports and along travel routes presents a new growth opportunity for operators. Opensignal (Headquarters: London) has released its latest analysis report, "Beyond Roaming: How Japanese Operators Can Win Inbound Travelers," detailing the domestic mobile SIM card usage experience for inbound travelers visiting Japan. This analysis categorizes travelers' connection methods into 'roaming with their home operator,' 'travel eSIM,' and 'local SIM in Japan,' comparing the experience quality and usage trends for each. Key Analysis Findings Local SIMs Offer a Superior Experience to Roaming Users who switched to a local SIM in Japan achieved a Network Quality Index (NQI) of 94.7%, significantly surpassing the 87.6% for travel eSIM users and 73.6% for roaming users. NQI is an indicator of how well a connection environment allows for comfortable use of everyday apps such as Google Maps, travel apps, and social media posting when connected to the internet abroad. It reflects actual usability during travel, not just communication speed. Longer Stays Lead to Increased Switching to Local SIMs For short trips, there is a strong tendency to continue using roaming, with a roaming usage rate reaching 67% for stays of 3 to 7 days. On the other hand, for stays exceeding two weeks, the roaming usage rate drops to 53%, and switching to local SIMs increases. The proportion of local SIM users expanded to 21% for stays over two weeks and 42% for stays over four weeks. Connection Method Choices Vary by Origin Market Visitors from the Asia-Pacific region and the United States show high roaming usage rates, with nearly 80% of visitors from the US continuing to use their home operator. Conversely, visitors from the UK, Canada, and Australia exhibit relatively low roaming usage rates