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📌 【Latest】Japan Food Delivery App Guide｜Rocket Now・menu・Uber Eats・Demae-can Fee Comparison & Money-Saving Tips

May | ⏱ 2026-04-12 | Leave a Comment

Key Takeaways：Japan has four major food delivery apps — Rocket Now, menu, Uber Eats, and Demae-can — each with different fee structures and coupon deals. This guide breaks down exactly what you’ll pay on each platform and which subscriptions actually save money, so you can pick the best app for how often you order. 📌 Key Takeaways Rocket Now — Permanently free delivery + service fees. Operated by Coupang. Cheapest option in Japan menu — ¥6,800 first-time coupon (highest in the industry). Ponta Pass members get free delivery Uber Eats — Most partner restaurants in Japan. Uber One members get free delivery + service fees (¥498/mo) Demae-can — Widest coverage across all 47 prefectures. “Store Price” = same as dine-in + free delivery campaign Using all first-time coupons across 4 apps saves over ¥17,000 Contents Japan’s Delivery Market: The Zero-Fee Era 4 Major Platforms at a Glance Rocket Now — […]

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📌 【AMEX Gold Preferred Card】- Japan: Complete Referral Guide｜Get 30,000 Extra Points [2026]

May | ⏱ 2026-03-30 🔄 2026-04-14 | Leave a Comment

Key takeaways: The AMEX Gold Preferred costs ¥39,600/year (~$265 USD) with 2 free family cards. Earn 3x points at partner merchants (Amazon, Yahoo!, etc.) and 4x on AMEX Travel, with points that never expire and convert 1:1 to ANA miles. Spend ¥2 million/year to unlock a free hotel night at Marriott, Hyatt, and other top brands. Dining perks include 20% back at Starbucks and a buy-one-get-one-free deal at 250+ upscale restaurants through the Shotaibiyori program. Airport lounge access for you plus one guest, Priority Pass (2 visits/year), and overseas travel insurance up to ¥100 million. Apply through a referral link to earn 130,000 points instead of 100,000 — that’s 30,000 extra points just for using a different sign-up link. Even if you cancel after one year, you’ll come out ahead by roughly ¥90,000, which is why this card is known in Japan as a “churnable gold card.” AMEX Gold Preferred

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📌 【Latest】Rocket Now Japan Guide | Free Delivery App with ¥5,000 Coupon

May | ⏱ 2026-03-14 🔄 2026-04-14 | Leave a Comment

Key Takeaways:Rocket Now is Coupang’s food delivery app in Japan with zero delivery and service fees — and in-store pricing, making it significantly cheaper than Uber Eats or Demaekan. New users get up to ¥5,000 in coupons automatically via a referral link, usable across 6 orders. If you’re in a covered area, it’s the easiest way to cut your food delivery costs right now. 🔥 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

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📌 menu Delivery App Guide｜¥6,800 Referral Coupons for Japan

May | ⏱ 2026-01-07 🔄 2026-04-14 | Leave a Comment

Key Takeaways:menu is a Japan-based food delivery app with 90,000+ stores — restaurants, konbini, supermarkets, and more. New users get ¥6,800 in discount coupons just by signing up with a referral code. At ¥548/month for unlimited free delivery, it’s one of the better deals for expats ordering regularly in Japan. 🍔 menu Delivery App Guide Japan’s Local Food Delivery Service for Expats 🎁 Referral Bonus ¥6,800 in Discount Coupons! 📱 What is menu? menu is a Japanese food delivery app operated by KDDI Group. With over 90,000 partner stores across Japan, menu delivers not just restaurant food, but also items from convenience stores (Lawson, 7-Eleven), supermarkets, and drugstores. 🏪 90,000+ Stores Restaurants, konbini & more 🗾 33 Prefectures Expanding coverage 📦 Delivery & Pickup Choose your preference 💰 Ponta Points Earn & redeem points 🎁 Referral Coupon Details Sign up through the referral link to get ¥6,800 in coupons! First

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📌 TikTok Lite Referral Guide｜Get ¥3,500 Instantly! Exchange for PayPay, Welkatsu

May | ⏱ 2026-01-02 🔄 2026-05-31 | Leave a Comment

Key takeaway: Sign up via a TikTok Lite invite link and instantly get ¥3,500 worth of points. Redeem for PayPay or Amazon gift cards — or turn it into ¥5,250 with the Welkatsu route. No 14-day check-in required; signing up is all it takes. Invite Campaign Get ¥3,500 just for signing up. Just sign up for TikTok Lite through an invite link. No check-ins needed — the points you earn work with PayPay or Welkatsu. Claim ¥3,500 You won’t get the reward unless you sign up through this link. Campaign Overview Reward ¥3,500 (350,000 pts), credited instantly Eligibility First-time TikTok Lite use · 18 or older Redeem for PayPay · Amazon gift cards · V Points · WAON POINT, etc. Points expiry Redeem within 120 days of earning * Reward amounts and conditions may change or end without notice. Looking for the regular TikTok campaign (¥5,000 just for signing up)?

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📌 [Latest] Rakuten Mobile Referral Campaign – Get Up to 14,000 Points!

May | ⏱ 2025-12-17 🔄 2026-04-14 | Leave a Comment

Key Takeaways:Rakuten Mobile is offering up to 14,000 points when you sign up via referral link — 14,000 for MNP switchers, 11,000 for new numbers. At ¥3,168/month for unlimited data with no contract and free calls via Rakuten Link, it’s one of the best deals for budget-conscious users in Japan right now. Coverage has seriously improved since the Platinum Band rollout in 2024, making this worth a real look. 📱 Referral Exclusive • Bonus Points Rakuten Mobile Referral Campaign Guide Get up to 14,000 Points with MNP | Unlimited Data ¥3,168/month【Latest】 🌏 This article is for Expats in Japan looking to save on phone bills Anyone considering switching mobile carriers in Japan Rakuten ecosystem users who want to maximize point rewards 💡 Signing up via referral link gives you more points than regular sign-up! Want to save on your phone bill without compromising on quality? Great news! Referral Exclusive Sign

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📌 【Marriott Bonvoy® American Express® Premium Card】Application Guide | Platinum Elite・Free Nights・6% Rewards

May | ⏱ 2025-12-17 🔄 2026-04-14 | Leave a Comment

Key Takeaways:The Marriott Bonvoy AMEX Premium Card lets you reach Platinum Elite status through spending alone — no 50-night grind required. Applying via referral gets you 5,000 bonus points on top of the standard sign-up offer, for free. If you want Ritz-Carlton upgrades and free night awards without living in airport lounges, this card is worth a serious look. 💳 Same Card, 5,000 More Points! Marriott Bonvoy AMEX Referral Program Complete Guide Platinum Elite • Free Nights • 6% Rewards | Application Guide for Japan【2025 Latest】 🌏 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 5,000 more points than the official website! 🎉 New Member Campaign

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IBEX Airlines Launches Time Sale: All Routes from 6,820 Yen One-Way

| ⏱ 2026-06-15 | Leave a Comment

Key Takeaways：IBEX Airlines is running an all-route Time Sale with one-way fares from 6,820 yen, booking June 19–25, 2026 for travel July 1–October 24 (Obon week Aug 7–16 excluded). Sale seats are limited and some flights have no sale fare, so booking early is the only way to lock in the cheap regional fares before they sell out. IBEX Airlines Holds an All-Route Time Sale IBEX Airlines is holding its IBEX Time Sale from June 19 to June 25, 2026. All routes are eligible, with one-way fares starting from just 6,820 yen, making regional travel across Japan more affordable. Note that sale fares have been raised compared with previous sales due to rising fuel and other costs. Seat availability at sale prices is limited, and some flights have no sale fare set, so early booking is recommended. Sale Period and Travel Period Sale (booking) period: June 19 (Fri) – June

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Marugame Seimen’s “Rainbow Udonut” Debuts as Toridoll HD Joins Tokyo Pride 2026 for 4th Year

| ⏱ 2026-06-15 | Leave a Comment

Key Takeaways：Marugame Seimen joined Tokyo Pride 2026 for the fourth straight year, rolling out a kitchen car with a limited-edition “Rainbow Udonut” (400 yen) coated in colorful rice crisps. Beyond the playful treat, parent company Toridoll HD used the booth to share its real LGBTQ+ commitments—training, a same-sex partnership system, and ally programs—making this more than just a novelty menu story. Toridoll HD Exhibits at Tokyo Pride 2026 Toridoll Holdings Co., Ltd. (Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; President & CEO Takaya Awata), the operator of the Sanuki udon specialty chain Marugame Seimen, set up a booth at the “Pride Festival” of Tokyo Pride 2026, one of Asia’s largest LGBTQ+ celebrations, held on Saturday, June 6 and Sunday, June 7, 2026. This marks the Toridoll Group’s fourth consecutive year of participation. A Marugame Seimen kitchen car appeared at the venue, selling the event-exclusive “Rainbow Udonut” (400 yen, tax included). This visually playful treat features

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[Preview] Chiikawa Movie x CoCo Ichibanya First Collab Confirmed! 2026 Summer Campaign Details on July 1

| ⏱ 2026-06-15 | Leave a Comment

Key Takeaways：CoCo Ichibanya is teaming up with the Chiikawa movie for its first-ever collaboration, planned for summer 2026 at stores across Japan. This is just a teaser for now—the full lineup of collab menu items, merchandise, and special perks gets revealed on July 1, 2026. Chiikawa Movie x CoCo Ichibanya: First Collaboration Confirmed Ichibanya Co., Ltd. (headquartered in Ichinomiya, Aichi; President Mamoru Kuzuhara), the operator of the curry restaurant chain CoCo Ichibanya, has announced its first-ever collaboration campaign with the “Chiikawa” movie at CoCo Ichibanya locations nationwide. This release is a preview, with full details to be revealed at a later date. “This Summer, the Chiikawa Characters Are Coming to CoCo Ichibanya!” This marks the first time the wildly popular character Chiikawa has teamed up with the iconic curry brand CoCo Ichibanya. True to the tagline “This summer, the Chiikawa characters are coming to CoCo Ichibanya!”, the campaign is being

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