🏃 Rakuten Shopping Marathon & Genre SALE is LIVE!
Up to 10x points with shop hopping! Food & daily items get extra +2x!
⚡ Quick Entry
Rakuten Shopping Marathon is a campaign where you earn higher point multipliers by shopping at multiple stores.
This time, “Genre SALE” is running simultaneously! Get extra +2x on food & daily items for up to 12x points!
This article covers best products for shop hopping and tips to maximize your points.
📅 Best Days to Shop
Get +4x points with Rakuten Card on days ending in 5 or 0!
Two opportunities during this marathon
🔥 Recommended Products
🎫 Gift Cards & Vouchers
Rakuken (Rakuten Gift Card)
The classic shop-hopping item. Available from ¥1,000, usable for Rakuten shopping. Essentially a discount equal to your point earnings.
Pro tip: Buy ¥1,000 from multiple shops to efficiently increase your shop count.
Apple Gift Card
Universal gift card for all Apple services including App Store, Apple Music, and iCloud. Essential for iPhone users.
Uses: In-app purchases, subscriptions, Apple product purchases
Google Play Gift Card
Android users take note! This time there’s a 10% OFF coupon available. Perfect for in-app purchases and subscriptions.
🎮 Gaming & Entertainment
Nintendo Switch 2
Nintendo’s latest console! Note: Limited to one lifetime purchase per Rakuten account.
PlayStation 5
PS5 available on Rakuten. With point cashback, it may be cheaper than electronics stores.
Alarmo – Nintendo Sound Clock
Nintendo’s new alarm clock. Wake up to sounds from Mario, Zelda, and other Nintendo characters.
The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening
Classic Zelda series remade for Switch. Great addition while shop hopping.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Must-have Switch title! The definitive party game.
Xbox Wireless Controller (Robot White)
Xbox/PC compatible wireless controller. Trade-in value around ¥5,200, good for resale.
DualSense Wireless Controller “Genshin Impact” Limited Edition
PS5 Genshin Impact collaboration controller. High collector value as a limited item. Don’t miss it if you’re a Genshin fan.
📷 Camera & Photography
FUJIFILM instax mini Film
Instant camera film. As a consumable, stock up during sales. Buy from multiple shops to increase your shop count.
TAMRON 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 (Sony E-mount)
Fast standard zoom for Sony mirrorless. Second generation with improved image quality and AF. Best value popular lens.
💰 Maximize Your Points
📈 Point Multiplier System
- Shop Hopping: Up to +9x (10 shops = 10x)
- Genre SALE: Food & daily items +2x (This time only!)
- Days ending in 5/0: +4x with Rakuten Card
- Rakuten Books: Extra points with separate entry
- SPU: Up to 17x
⚠️ Always enter before purchasing!
💡 Important Notes
- Point Cap: Shop hopping bonus maxes at 7,000 points
- ¥1,000+ per Shop: Only purchases ¥1,000+ (tax incl.) count as a shop
- Same Shop = 1 Count: Multiple purchases at same shop counts as 1
- Limited-time Points: Earned points expire end of next month
- Early Coupons: Don’t miss the 2-hour limited coupons at start!
- Genre SALE: Enter separately for +2x on food & daily items
📋 Summary
February 2026’s Shopping Marathon includes Genre SALE with extra +2x on food and daily items—a rare opportunity!
- Best Days: Feb 5 or Feb 10 (days ending in 5/0) for maximum savings
- Genre SALE: Enter separately for +2x on food & daily items
- Shop Hopping Items: Rakuken, gift cards, and instant film efficiently boost your shop count
- Point Sites: Get extra +1% via Moppy or Hapitas
Don’t forget to enter first—happy shopping!