Your favorite band just announced their Japan tour. The dates are confirmed, the tickets have gone on sale, and you’re ready to book, credit card in hand. That’s until you open the site and realize —

Your favorite band just announced their Japan tour. The dates are confirmed, the tickets have gone on sale, and you’re ready to book, credit card in hand. That’s until you open the site and realize — you can’t. What’s happening? In short: You can solve this problem by getting a Japanese phone number through Mobal. Japan has one of the most exciting live music scenes in the world — and one of the most labyrinthine ticketing systems. Most platforms are built for residents, and the barrier usually comes down to one thing: a Japanese phone number. Without it, you can’t create an account, receive the necessary SMS code, or enter the ticket lottery in the first place. So how does it all work, and how do you ac

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