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Getting an iPhone on July 11 was possible only if you were willing to queue for hours.
As time passes, however, it gets easier to find both the 8GB and 16GB version.
One thing to remember: the Apple Store in Ginza and the online store do not sell iPhones !
Where to buy an iPhone?
I got mine at Softbank in Omotesando, their flagship store, since they offer english-speaking services. It’s on the Omotesando street. You can either drop at the Harakuju station (JR Line) or Meiji-jingumae station (Tokyo Metro)
In Tokyo, you canalso go to the Softbank Shibuya store, the Roppongi store or at the Narita airport mini-store. Just go there to check the closest to your place.
Some people have had no problem registering in English at either Bic Camera (english list of stores) or Yodobashi Camera. Some smaller shops have their iPhones and since most clerks are always very helpful, you can try your luck there (just don’t expect english-speaking clerks everywhere).
At the time of this writing, still expect some queues in some shops.
What to bring with you ?
First of all, you must be a resident in Japan to get your iPhone. There’s no prepaid option for it.
Since Softbank seem to alter their policies every two days, play it on the safe side, bring:
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Posted by Paul Papadimitriou 
