Feel free to talk about Japanese cell phones here.

Does anyone know how to unlock a SoftBank Samsung 821sc?

Im going to Japan soon actually, any suggestions on a phone I can get there?

Hmm, you should probably go to Docomo or SoftBank. Docomo promises that you can get a signal almost anywhere. However if you're only going there for a bit, you should get the cheapest phone you can get.

I only know about SoftBank, the cheapest that you can get is Samsung 821sc, or the SHARP 831sh. But if you can afford a really expensive one, you should get the Aquos phone, or Aquos Shot.

You can also get yourself a pre paid phone, however this is a bit of a hassle, because of the exchange rates.

So, that's all I know.

However, I would choose any phone as long as it is able to watch Japanese television.

im going to be in Japan for 2 years...

>>7 A contract is 2 years, so just get what you want. xD