Food Delivery in Japan for Foreigners: English Apps & Best Deals
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AMEX Gold for Foreigners in Japan: Can You Get It?
Foreign residents in Japan can qualify for the AMEX Gold Preferred — there is no nationality requirement, just age 20 or older, stable income, a Japanese address, a valid residence card, and a Japanese bank account. The annual fee is ¥39,600, and applying through a referral link adds 50,000 points without making approval any easier. This page explains the card itself. For the current referral offer (up to 170,000 points in total) — how it breaks down, the spend conditions, who is excluded and how to apply — see Is 170,000 points real? Why referral beats the public offer. AMEX Gold Preferred JapanComplete Referral Guide 3x Partner Store Points 1:1 ANA Mile Conversion +30K Extra Referral Points ¥39,600/year | Free Hotel Stay | Dining Perks | Priority Pass If you’re living in Japan and looking for one credit card that does it all — solid point earnings, 1:1
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【Latest】Rocket Now Japan Guide | Free Delivery App with ¥5,000 Coupon
Rocket Now charges no delivery fee and no service fee on every order, and select chains including Burger King and Wendy’s price items the same as dining in. Signing up through a referral link gives up to ¥5,000 in coupons spread across six orders, though they expire 20–30 days after registration. Coverage currently spans 13 prefectures. 🔥 The hottest new delivery app after Wolt’s exit Rocket Now Complete GuideZero-Fee Food Delivery in Japan ¥0 Delivery Fee · ¥0 Service Fee · Store-Same Prices · No Subscription 🚚 Delivery Fee ¥0 Every order, freeNo membership needed 💰 Store-Same Prices Select restaurantscharge dine-in prices 🎁 ¥5,000 New User Sign up via referralfor ¥5,000 in coupons 📑 In This Article What Is Rocket Now? 5 Key Advantages Real Price Comparison Coverage Areas How to Get ¥5,000 Coupon Sign-Up & Ordering Steps 6 Money-Saving Tips Full Comparison Table Pros & Cons FAQ
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menu Delivery Referral Code: ¥8,000 in Coupons for New Users in Japan
MENU REFERRAL GUIDE menu Delivery Referral Code: ¥8,000 in Coupons for New Users in Japan menu is a Japanese food delivery app backed by KDDI, and signing up through a referral code gets you ¥8,000 in coupons. Here is exactly how they break down, the order to spend them in, and the conditions that catch people out. 8,000yentotal referral coupons 1,500yen+minimum per order 31dayscoupon validity Updated 21 August 2026 🔴 menu shuts down at 20:00 on 30 September 2026 (announced by KDDI). Regular orders are accepted until 20:00 on 30 September, scheduled orders until 20:00 on 23 September. Any coupons you hold expire on 30 September regardless of their printed expiry date. → Full deadline list and what to do before it closes Key points Signing up with a referral code gives you ¥8,000 in coupons — two ¥1,200 coupons plus eight ¥700 coupons, ten in total. Each coupon needs
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TikTok Lite Referral Guide | ¥1,400 for New Users, PayPay & Welkatsu
New users who sign up for TikTok Lite through an invite link get ¥1,400 in points (as shown on the invite page on September 29, 2026; the amount changes over time, so check the invite page and the app before signing up). You must be 18 or older, new to TikTok Lite, create your account within 24 hours of opening the invite page, and enter the referral code on the event page. Points convert to PayPay, Amazon gift cards or V Points, and under the rule that took effect on October 29, 2025 they expire once you go 30 days without checking in (the old 120-day rule no longer applies). Route them through V Points to WAON POINT, and Welkatsu’s 1.5x rate turns ¥1,400 into ¥2,100 of shopping. Key takeaway: Sign up via a TikTok Lite invite link and instantly get points as a welcome reward — around
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Rakuten Mobile Employee Referral Campaign: 14,000 Points, Explained by a Rakuten Employee
Rakuten Mobile’s employee referral (code 2162) pays 14,000 points for an MNP switch and 11,000 for a new line, split into three payouts starting four months after your referral login. Second lines and returning customers qualify, unlike the standard referral program. Miss the 10-second Rakuten Link call and you get nothing. Updated August 6, 2026 · Campaign code 2162 Written and maintained by a current Rakuten Group employee. Every condition below was checked line by line against the official campaign rules (as of August 3, 2026), with screenshots of the official page included. The referral link is the author’s own. TL;DR: Sign up for Rakuten Mobile through the referral link on this page and get 14,000 points if you switch carriers (MNP), or 11,000 points for a new line (employee referral campaign, code 2162). Unlike the regular referral program, second lines and returning customers qualify too. Only 4
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【Marriott Bonvoy® American Express® Premium Card】Referral Guide｜Up to 85,000 Points & Is It Safe?
Applying through the referral program earns up to 85,000 points instead of the official site’s 75,000 — a 10,000-point difference — after ¥1.5 million of spending within six months. The Premium Card carries a ¥82,500 annual fee, grants Gold Elite automatically, and unlocks Platinum Elite at ¥5 million in annual spending, plus a free night award worth up to 75,000 points at ¥4 million. Same Card, 10,000 More Points! Marriott Bonvoy AMEX Referral Program Complete Guide Platinum Elite • Free Nights • 6% Rewards | Application Guide for Japan This Article is For Expats in Japan considering the Marriott Bonvoy AMEX who want to maximize sign-up bonuses Travel enthusiasts interested in Platinum Elite VIP treatment and luxury hotel stays Anyone living in Japan who wants to enjoy premium hotels through credit card points Apply through the referral program to get 10,000 more points than the official website! Current
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Tokyo Metro’s Weekend 28-Hour Ticket: ¥700 for All Lines, 4 Hours Longer Than the 24-Hour Pass (Nov 7–Dec 20)
Tokyo Metro’s weekend-only 28-Hour Ticket costs ¥700 for adults and ¥350 for children, the same as the 24-Hour Ticket, but adds four hours of unlimited rides on all nine lines. It’s sold on seven weekends from November 7 to December 20, only as a QR code on the Japanese-language sales site. Four rides over a weekend, or three trips of 12 km or more, beat paying by IC card. Last updated: October 29, 2026 (based on Tokyo Metro’s October 29 announcement and its official sales site) Tokyo Metro is launching a weekend-and-holiday-only 28-Hour Ticket (QR) from Saturday, November 7, 2026. It costs ¥700 for adults and ¥350 for children – exactly the same as the regular Tokyo Metro 24-Hour Ticket – but gives you four extra hours of unlimited rides on all nine Tokyo Metro lines. Tokyo Metro’s official sales site (Japanese only) ↗ The site’s front page also
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Grand Front Osaka Christmas: Light Shows and Disney
Plan a winter evening at Grand Front Osaka, with tree light-show times, Disney attractions and illuminations that continue beyond Christmas. Opening night has a later start.
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Kawasaki Citizens’ Festival: Food, Shows and Family Fun
Head to Fujimi Park for three days of food stalls, unicycle performances and family activities. Sanrio appearances and one limited rice-ball option are Sunday only.
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Tachikawa Pottery Market: Ceramics, Japanese Tea & Food
Browse pottery, explore regional Japanese teas and visit food trucks at GREEN SPRINGS from November 27–29. Saturday also brings two outdoor sencha tea sessions.
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Chiba Minato Tairyo Festival: Seafood, Access & Activities
Head to Chiba Port Park on November 3 for local seafood, seasonal produce, outdoor performances and hands-on activities. Here is what to check before setting out.
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Hakata Old Town Light-Up Walk: Hours and Temple Highlights
Explore illuminated temples and historic sites in Fukuoka from October 31 to November 3, with special evening access to the Fukuoka Great Buddha at Tochoji.
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Hiroshima Bread Festa: Dates, Venue and Getting There
Hiroshima Bread Festa brings bakeries to Hiroshima Gate Park on October 31 and November 1. Doors open at 11:00 each day, with an early finish possible if bread sells out.
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Sakai Fireworks Festival: Schedule, Access and Paid Seating
The Ichirinka Sakai Fireworks Festival takes place at Haraike Park on November 1, with fireworks from 7:30 p.m. Here is what to know about access, food stalls and paid viewing seats.
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Spring Japan Time Sale: ¥3,111 One-Way on All Domestic Routes Until Oct 30, Plus ¥1,111 Coupon & Instagram Giveaway
Spring Japan’s time sale puts every domestic route at a flat ¥3,111 one-way base fare, bookable until 2:59 p.m. JST on October 30 for travel between November 16 and January 12. Passenger facility charges and payment fees are extra, and blackout dates vary by route. Members can also take ¥1,111 off round-trip bookings made from 3:00 p.m. October 30 to November 12. Contents Spring Japan Launches Its “Ride the New Wind and TAKE OFF” Campaign Campaign at a Glance ¥3,111 One-Way Time Sale on All Domestic Routes Members Only: ¥1,111 Coupon for Round-Trip Bookings Win Round-Trip Tickets on Instagram Special Bus Tour at Narita Airport: Work Experience and Aircraft Photography Pre-Booking Checklist Summary Spring Japan Launches Its “Ride the New Wind and TAKE OFF” Campaign Spring Japan is running its “Ride the New Wind and TAKE OFF” campaign (新しい風に乗ってTAKE OFF キャンペーン). The centerpiece is a time sale covering
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Yoshinoya Frozen Gyudon Topping x Kenta Shokudo (2.1M+ YouTube Subscribers) First Collab: Arrange Recipes Rolling Out from Oct 29
Yoshinoya’s Frozen Gyudon Topping, with over 500 million meals shipped since 1993, has teamed up with home cooking researcher Kenta Shokudo, whose YouTube channel has more than 2.1 million subscribers. From October 29, 2026, original arrange recipes roll out gradually on a special Yoshinoya Official Online Shop site and the Kenta Shokudo channel. The featured Tsukimi Gyudon with Fragrant Shungiku needs no frying pan. Yoshinoya’s Frozen Gyudon Topping (Reito Gyudon no Gu) is teaming up for the first time with Kenta Shokudo, a home cooking researcher whose YouTube channel has more than 2.1 million subscribers. Starting Thursday, October 29, 2026, Yoshinoya Co., Ltd., part of the Yoshinoya Holdings group, is running the collaboration on a dedicated special website. Original arrange recipes created by Kenta Shokudo using the Frozen Gyudon Topping will be released one after another on the special site and on the Kenta Shokudo YouTube channel. The
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Say “Trick or Treat” at Burger King Japan on Oct 31: Free Soft Serve and Halloween Stickers for Ages 18 and Under
On Saturday, October 31, 2026, guests aged 18 and under can say “TRICK or TREAT” at a staffed Burger King register in Japan between 2:00 and 6:00 PM for a free Soft Serve (Plain) and a Halloween sticker sheet. Only the first 30 guests at each store qualify, and four locations, including Shibuya Center-gai, are not taking part. BK Japan, which operates Burger King® in Japan, will hold a Halloween-only campaign for guests aged 18 and under on Halloween day, Saturday, October 31, 2026. Between 2:00 PM and 6:00 PM, simply say “TRICK or TREAT” to a staff member at the counter to receive a free Soft Serve (Plain) and a Special Halloween Sticker Sheet. Because the offer is limited by date, time and quantity, check the details and conditions before you go. Image: 株式会社ビーケー・ジャパン (PR TIMES press release) Contents Campaign Overview Two Free Gifts Things to Know