# Traveling Router Rentals Japan's Shizuoka City Now Lends Mobile Routers to Inbound Travelers By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2015-11-07 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobile-router References: [prnewswire](http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/shizuoka-city-launches-free-mobile-wi-fi-router-lending-service-start-your-japan-tour-in-shizuoka-300170016.html) & [visit-shizuoka](http://www.visit-shizuoka.com/en/) At the beginning of the month, Shizuoka City in Japan launched a [mobile router-lending service](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huawei-x3-pro-wifi) to all new inbound travelers. Wi-Fi router rentals are now available for pickup at the Shizuoka City Tourist Information Center, making it possible for travelers to have access to a free Internet connection wherever they are in Japan. Considering that many young travelers view access to the Internet connection as a vital part of sharing meaningful travel experiences, this is a clever initiative for the city to offer. In terms of nearby destinations, Shizuoka City is located nearby the Mount Fuji UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site, as well as being in fairly close proximity to other major places like Osaka and Tokyo. While in Japan, these mobile routers can be used anywhere in the country, although they are expected to be returned at the end of one's stay. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Travel](https://www.trendhunter.com/travel) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Mobile Router Rentals:** A growing trend of lending mobile routers to travelers for free Internet access. - **Access to Internet Everywhere:** The increasing demand for Internet access while traveling is driving the trend of offering portable routers for rent. - **Enhanced Travel Experiences:** Providing travelers with free Internet connection through mobile router rentals enhances their ability to share and document their travel experiences. ### Who This Affects Most - **Tourism:** The tourism industry can benefit from providing mobile router rentals to enhance the experience of inbound travelers. - **Technology:** The technology industry can explore opportunities to create and improve mobile router solutions for the travel market. - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry can incorporate mobile router rentals as an additional service offering to cater to the needs of tech-savvy travelers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Portable Wi-Fi Power Routers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wifi-7-travel-router.md) - [Compact Portable Wi-Fi Routers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tl-wr3002x.md) - [Dual-SIM 5G Network Routers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ubiquiti-unifi-5g-router.md) - [Travel-Ready 5G Routers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/5g-wifi-hub.md) - [International Professional Hotspots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wifi-mobile-hotspot.md) - [Ultra-Fast Travel Routers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/be3600-travel-router.md) - [Travel-Ready WiFi 6 Routers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tplink-tlwr1502x.md) - [Traveler-Targeted Bag Rentals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-borrow-bag-library.md) - [Compact Portable Routers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rtbe58u.md)