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“Pie Systems”, which promotes tourism DX, starts providing free Internet to inbound travelers | Pie Systems Japan Co., Ltd. Press Release


Pie Systems Japan Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo, CEO: Hiroshi Mizuno) is a Japanese subsidiary of Pie Systems Inc. (Headquarters: California, CEO: Sunny Long) (hereinafter collectively referred to as Pie Systems), for inbound Passengers (*1), we have started offering 5G compatible eSIM (*2) for free using the “PIE VAT” app.

“PIE VAT” aims to be a tourism platform that serves as a bridge between travelers and business operators (PIE VAT member stores), and we will continue to support demand capture and expansion. As a first step, we will start providing “free eSIM service that can be used in apps” (* 3) for the first time in Japan. We will continue to develop and provide new services.

Features of the 5G compatible free eSIM provided by the application “PIE VAT”
✔︎ Complete the eSIM usage procedure easily and quickly in “PIE VAT”.You can go directly to the Internet
(There is no need to go to the destination to purchase SIM cards, replace SIM cards and other cumbersome steps.)

✔︎ 5G high-speed and stress-free communication environment

✔︎ Up to 1GB free for 30 days
(If you exceed the data capacity, you can use it directly by paying in-app.)

【The process of using eSIM for PIE VAT】

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Comment by Hiroshi Mizuno, CEO of Pie Systems Japan
In addition to the electronic duty-free services already provided by “PIE VAT”, Pie Systems aims to become a “travel platform” that connects inbound travelers with PIE VAT affiliated stores.
“Free public wireless LAN environment” and “difficulty communicating with facility staff, etc.” rose to the top three each year (*4).
With the launch of eSIM Free Internet, we will improve the convenience of inbound passengers using the “PIE VAT” application and provide a more enjoyable travel experience. Also, by having PIE VAT affiliated stores exposed to inbound travelers, we will be able to capture more inbound demand.
Pie Systems will continue to provide new services to support travelers’ pleasant travel experience and PIE VAT member stores to capture inbound demand, so stay tuned.

■ About pie chart system
Travel technology company established in the United States in 2018 (*5). We started offering services in Denmark and Norway in 2018 and entered the Japanese market in 2021.
As an “approved sender” licensed by the National Tax Agency, in addition to “PIE VAT”, we are entrusted by commercial facilities (shopping centers, etc.) and shopping streets, etc., to carry out tax exemption procedures for shops Facility collectives. We install and operate PIE VAT stations.
We will use our introduction and business development experience in Japan and overseas to reduce workload and improve efficiency by promoting tourism DX, and to support inbound customers to attract and revitalize consumption by improving customer experience.

*1 This service is provided free of charge to travelers to Japan (foreigners visiting Japan). In addition, travelers to Europe can use eSIM for a fee. https://pages.pievat.com/esim
 
*2 SIM card preinstalled in devices such as smartphones. There is no need to insert a SIM card in the terminal, and the communication package can be used on the spot through application through the application program or website provided by the operator.

*3 Based on our research

*4 Source: Japan Tourism Agencyhttps://www.mlit.go.jp/kankocho/news08_000322.html

*5 A coined word combining tourism and technology. Businesses and programs that use technology to reduce traveler hassle and facilitate seamless support.

Click here to download PIE VAT
https://pages.pievat.com/tourist_top

■ For enterprises
Click here for an introduction to PIE VAT and PIE VAT Station (Pie Systems Japan website)
Pie VAT https://pievat.com/japan   
PIE VAT Station https://pages.pievat.com/pievatstation



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