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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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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d VALUE PASS: Free, Unlimited ChargeSPOT Power Bank Rentals in Japan (No docomo Line Needed)
d VALUE PASS is docomo’s ¥550-a-month membership, and its standout perk makes every ChargeSPOT power bank rental free, however often or long you borrow. Two regular-price rentals of 30 minutes or more already cost at least ¥660, more than the monthly fee. Anyone with a free d account can join without a docomo line, and first-time members get up to 31 days free. Last updated: October 7, 2026 (checked against the official docomo and ChargeSPOT pages) Made by combining the official d VALUE PASS logo and an official ChargeSPOT image.Sources: docomo press release, docomo “CHARGESPOT for d VALUE PASS” page Enter the campaign &try 31 days free ↗ ※ docomo Affiliate link to docomo’s official campaign page (in Japanese). Enter before signing up to get the 550-point bonus. PR d VALUE PASS × CHARGESPOT Rent a ChargeSPOT power bank as often as you like, for ¥0each time It’s
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Lawson & FamilyMart Buy One, Get One Free Coupons (Oct 6–12)
Buy a listed item at Lawson or FamilyMart between October 6 and 12, and your receipt prints a coupon for a free item. Lawson runs three pairs this week and FamilyMart runs one, with most coupons redeemable October 13–19. The best return is Wilkinson sparkling water, which earns a Calpis Soda that costs more than the bottle you buy. Last checked: October 7, 2026 (Lawson and FamilyMart official sites) Coupons issued Oct 6 (Tue) – Oct 12 (Mon)Buy one, get a free coupon for another: this week at Lawson and FamilyMart Japan’s convenience stores regularly run “1-ko kau to, 1-ko moraeru” (buy one, get one) deals. You buy a listed item and a free-item coupon is printed on your receipt. Bring it back during the exchange window and you walk out with a different listed item for ¥0. No sign-up needed. This week Lawson has three, FamilyMart has
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Furusato Nozei Changes in October: What Donors Need to Know
From October 1, 2026, towns can spend no more than 47.5% of donations on gifts, shipping, portal fees and admin combined. That cap drops 2.5 points each October until it reaches 40% in 2029. Your deduction, the ¥2,000 out-of-pocket amount and the one-stop exception stay the same, but tighter local-product rules mean some gifts may be pulled, cost more or shrink. Checked against the ministry’s own documents Furusato Nozei Is Changing on October 1 50% → 40%cap on what towns can spend, lowered every October until 2029 From October 1, 2026, municipalities have to keep more of every donation, and the rules on what counts as a “local product” get stricter at the same time. Starts Oct 1, 2026Your deduction works the sameSome gifts may change If your feed is full of posts saying you’ll “lose out” unless you donate by September 30, here’s the short version: nothing
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Vandle Card Invite Code 6wz7av: Get ¥200 at Sign-up
Vandle Card is a prepaid Visa that needs only a Japanese mobile number able to receive SMS, with no credit check and no ID for the free virtual card. Entering an invite code at sign-up and making a first top-up earns both you and your inviter ¥200. The code can’t be added after registration, and most top-up methods, including convenience stores and online banking, are fee-free. Vandle Card — a prepaid Visa app ¥200for entering an invite code at sign-up and making your first top-up Vandle Card invite code: enter it once on the sign-up screen A prepaid Visa you can get with a Japanese mobile number — no credit check, no documents. The code works only during sign-up. After your card is issued and you top it up for the first time, you and the person who invited you each get ¥200. Last checked: 30 September 2026
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Rakuma Invite Code 6fU27: 300 Rakuten Points for New Users
Signing up for Rakuma, Rakuten’s flea market app, with an invite code earns 300 limited-time Rakuten Points you can spend on Rakuten Ichiba and elsewhere. The code only counts in the official app, and you must confirm your email, verify your phone number and link your Rakuten ID. Selling fees start at 10% and fall to as low as 4.5% as your monthly sales grow. Rakuma, Rakuten’s flea market app 300Rakuten Points for signing up with an invite code Enter the Rakuma invite code on the official app’s sign-up screen Invite codes only work for new accounts created in the official app; registering on the website doesn’t count. After signing up, confirm your email and verify your phone number. Last checked: September 29, 2026 (Rakuten Rakuma’s official invite campaign page and Rakuma help guide) Invite code Tap the button below to copy it. It mixes upper- and lower-case
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Mercari Invite Code HZHQCZ: Get ¥500 in Points in Japan
Enter a Mercari invite code on the new-account screen, and both you and the inviter get ¥500 in points within 14 days. The code can’t be added once sign-up is done, and the points expire 30 days after they arrive. Using a stranger’s code is fine, since Mercari never passes your name or address to the other person. Mercari, Japan’s flea market app ¥500in points when you enter an invite code at sign-up A Mercari invite code only needs to go in once, on the sign-up screen You can enter it only while creating a new account, and it can’t be added later, so copy the code before you start. The points expire after 30 days. Last checked: September 29, 2026 (Mercari Help Center “招待ポイント”, Mercari’s official column and more) Invite code Tap the button below to copy it, then paste it into the 「招待コード」 (invite code) field
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Tokyo Sento Half-Price Coupon: ¥300 at 383 Bathhouses
From 1 September to 31 October 2026, a digital coupon from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government cuts the adult bathhouse fee from ¥600 to ¥300 at 383 sento across 39 wards and cities. Claiming it takes only an email address, though the official site warns that Gmail often fails to receive the verification code. One use per person, and it ends early once redemptions hit the cap. September 1 – October 31, 2026 TRY A TOKYO SENTO A Tokyo bathhouse for ¥300 ¥600▶¥300 A campaign run by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and the city’s bathhouse association. 383 sento take part, the coupon is one per person, and it stops the moment the allocation runs out. 📑 The short version The bathhouse fee went up to ¥600 on 1 August 2026. A month later, this coupon halves it. All you need is an email address — no app, no sign-up.
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menu Shuts Down September 30: Claim the ¥8,000 Coupon Before It Goes
KDDI is winding up menu Inc. and ending the food delivery service at 20:00 on September 30, 2026. Until then, new users who enter a referral code at registration receive ¥8,000 in coupons instead of ¥6,800 — ten separate coupons, each needing a ¥1,500 food subtotal. Scheduled orders stop a week earlier, on September 23. Service ends September 30, 2026 menu is closing. One last round of new-user coupons KDDI has announced that the food delivery app menu will shut down and that menu Inc. will be dissolved and liquidated. Until it closes, new sign-ups still get — ¥8,000in coupons via a referral code (¥1,200 more than signing up cold) Signing up is free, so unused coupons cost you nothing. But everything stops at 20:00 on September 30, and whether you actually come out ahead is closer than it looks — the math is in section 4. Three
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ahamo Switch Campaign: What 20,000 Points Really Mean
ahamo pays 20,000 d POINTs for porting in from another carrier, but it lands as 4,000 points a month for five months, as limited-period, limited-purpose points, and only if you enter the campaign first and sign up SIM-only. Full conditions, costs and comparisons.
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TikTok Invite Campaign: Get ¥8,000 (Not the Lite Version)
Sign up for the regular TikTok app—not Lite—through an invite link and you receive 8,000 yen in points, redeemable for PayPay balance and gift cards. Eligibility requires that the phone has never used TikTok or TikTok Lite, and the reward must be claimed in the app within 24 hours of signing up. This is the regular “TikTok” campaign — not “TikTok Lite”. Just sign up through an invite link and you’ll get 8,000 yen worth of points, redeemable for PayPay balance, Amazon gift cards and more. The only condition is using TikTok for the first time on this phone. No watching videos or daily check-ins required — signing up is all it takes. Just note that the reward must be claimed within 24 hours of signing up. Invite Campaign Get ¥8,000 just for signing up. Just sign up for the regular TikTok app through an invite link. The
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Japan’s 3 Mega Banks Ultimate Comparison｜MUFG vs SMBC Olive vs Mizuho・Which Suits You・Combo Strategies｜Japan Mega Bank Series ④
All three mega banks have paid the same 0.30% ordinary savings rate since February 2, 2026, so the choice comes down to fit. MUFG serves five languages and U.S.-bound movers, SMBC’s Olive stacks 20% back at partner merchants with credit-card investing up to 6%, and Mizuho suits Rakuten users and new full-time employees. Pairing two banks covers what one lacks. VS SERIES FINALE | Japan’s Three Mega Banks Compared FINAL CHAPTER / Series Finale Japan’s 3 Mega Banks Compared MUFG SMBC Mizuho Which Is Right for You? Drawing on 100+ authoritative sources and the latest data, we compare all three mega banks across 8 dimensions. Whether you’re a student, a foreign full-time employee, a Rakuten ecosystem user, an SBI Securities devotee, or planning a move to the U.S., you’ll find the bank that fits you best — plus the strongest “two-bank combo” strategy. Includes a hands-on look at
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GLADD Guide｜Japan’s Largest Flash Sale Site: Sign-Up, Free Shipping Tricks & How to Save
GLADD runs members-only flash sales that refresh every night at 8 p.m. with more than 1,500 items, discounting genuine brand stock by up to 90% and shipping it direct from the brands. Signing up through an invite link earns a 3,000-yen coupon on orders of 8,000 yen or more, valid for 24 hours. Shipping is a flat 635 yen nationwide, free above 8,000 yen. Japan’s largest members-only flash sale GLADD up to 90% OFF Genuine brands · New every night at 8 p.m. · Shipped direct from brands From international luxury labels and popular select shops to cast-iron pots, skincare, and imported food — all genuine product supplied directly by the brands. Authentic 8 p.m. daily Flat ¥635 GLADD (グラッド) is Japan’s largest members-only flash sale platform, launching fresh limited-time sales every night at 8 p.m. with more than 1,500 new items a day. Its biggest draw is
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Dai-ichi Life NEOBANK Complete Guide | ¥1,500 Bonus, 1.5% Debit Rewards, 14,040P/Year
A referral-code account opening pays ¥1,500 in cash the next day with no spending requirement, plus 500 V Points once you link V Point and hold ¥30,000 by month-end. The no-fee Debit Premium card earns 1.5%, and bank point activities add up to 14,040 points a year without spending. The bank is renamed Docomo SMTB Net Bank on August 3, 2026, so payers need updating. Dai-ichi Life NEOBANK / 2026 Dai-ichi Life NEOBANK Complete Guide A neobank powered by SBI Sumishin Net Bank and Dai-ichi Life — arguably the best value online bank in Japan.Open an account and receive ¥1,500 cash plus a bonus of 500 V Points. ¥1,500 Sign-up Bonus 1.5% Debit Rewards 14,040P Bank Points / Year Last Updated May 24, 2026 · Next major update: August 3, 2026 — Bank rename to “Docomo SMTB Net Bank” Article Highlights ¥1,500 cash bonus on account opening: Deposited
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