January 30, 2024

Changes to the Free Public Wireless LAN Service for Foreign Visitors to Japan: Expansion of Service at Stations and Partial Termination of Service(Translation:PDF322KB)

July 25, 2018

Shinkansen Free Wi-Fi service begins on Shinkansen trains(Translation:PDF1.05MB)

May 26, 2017

The authentication method for JR-WEST Free Wi-Fi has changed. Click here for more information.

December 24, 2016

JR-WEST Free Wi-Fi is available on some trains, notably trains operating on Ōsaka Loop Line.

October 21, 2016

JR-WEST Free Wi-Fi service will begin at Kinosaki-Onsen Station beginning November 5, 2016.

June 20, 2016

JR-WEST Free Wi-Fi service will begin on some trains beginning July 1, 2016, most notably trains operating between Kansai-airport Station and Osaka Station.

May 10, 2016

JR-WEST Free Wi-Fi is available for use at Hiroshima Station Building ASSE and Hiroshima Shinkansen Souvenir Shop & Restaurant.

May 10, 2016

The JR-WEST Free Spot, the authentication-less Wi-Fi service previously available at the JR Kansai-airport Station Ticket Office (Midori-no-madoguchi), has been discontinued and replaced with the JR-WEST Free Wi-Fi.