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【Limited Time】Marriott Bonvoy AMEX Referral | Up to 125,000 Points (Until Apr 14)

May | ⏱ 2026-01-16 🔄 2026-03-30 | Leave a Comment

Key Takeaways:The Marriott Bonvoy AMEX Premium card is running a limited referral campaign until April 14, 2026 — spend ¥1.5M in 6 months and earn up to 125,000 points, enough for a night at the Ritz-Carlton Tokyo. The ¥82,500 annual fee essentially pays for itself in year one if you hit the full bonus. 🎉 Limited Time Campaign Alert Marriott Bonvoy AMEX Premium Get up to 125,000 Points 💰 Easily earn back the annual fee! Worth ~1 night at Ritz-Carlton ⏰ Campaign Ends: April 14, 2026 (Tuesday) 🌟 Campaign Highlights Great opportunity – Up to 125,000 points, easily covers the annual fee High value – Worth ~1 night at Ritz-Carlton or ~3 nights at regular Marriott Referral only – Must apply through referral link to qualify A new enrollment campaign for Marriott Bonvoy AMEX Premium has started! Apply through the referral program and spend ¥1.5M to get up to 125,000 […]

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AirWallet New User Campaign｜Get Up to ¥8,000【Jan 2026】

May | ⏱ 2026-01-14 🔄 2026-03-30 | Leave a Comment

Key Takeaways:AirWallet is a Recruit Group payment app offering new users up to ¥8,000 in stacked bonuses through January–March 2026. The biggest chunk comes from a ¥2,000 ID verification bonus and a ¥5,000 MUFG Bank top-up bonus — both triggered by a single ¥30,000 deposit. Since you can withdraw your balance fee-free, there’s essentially zero financial risk. AirWallet New User Campaign – Get Up to 8,000 Yen 💰 AirWallet New User Campaign Get Up to ¥8,000 in Rewards! AirWallet is a mobile payment app by Recruit Group. New users can now stack multiple campaigns and earn up to ¥8,000 in rewards! This guide explains how to claim each bonus and important things to note. 💡 What is AirWallet? AirWallet is a mobile payment app by Recruit Group that allows COIN+ payments at over 500,000 stores across Japan. ✨ Key Benefits Free Withdrawals — Withdraw your balance to your bank account

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Already Using? Still OK! PayPay Referral Code for 300 Points

May | ⏱ 2026-01-12 🔄 2026-03-30 | Leave a Comment

Key Takeaways:Already signed up for PayPay? You can still grab 300 free points — as long as you enter referral code 02-WR01JRF within 60 days of registration. Just spend ¥1,000 or more after entering the code and the points are yours. Takes about two minutes total. 📱 Get 300 Points with PayPay Referral Code 💡 Already using? Still OK within 60 days of registration! Haven’t entered a referral code yet? Enter now and get 300 points! Referral Code 02-WR01JRF 🎁 Get 300 Points! 👆 Tap to copy ✓ Copied! How to Enter the Referral Code On PayPay home screen, tap “すべて” (All) Find “友だち紹介特典” (Friend Referral) in the “おトク” section Enter referral code 02-WR01JRF Make a payment of ¥1,000 or more with PayPay Get 300 points! 🎉 ⚠️ Conditions to Earn Bonus Enter referral code within 60 days of PayPay registration After entering the code, spend ¥1,000 or more Eligible

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Rakuten Card Revolving Payment Campaign Guide | Earn 2000-4000 Points Almost Free

May | ⏱ 2026-01-10 🔄 2026-03-30 | Leave a Comment

Key Takeaways:Rakuten Card runs a biweekly ‘Ato-Ribo’ campaign where you can score 2,000–4,000 points just by temporarily converting purchases to revolving payments. The trick: repay immediately after enrolling so you pay virtually zero interest, turning a ‘scary’ ribo into a nearly free point harvest. Spend ¥70,000 (Rakuten Cash charges work great), repay fast, and pocket ~4,000 points with almost no cost. 💳 Rakuten Card “Ato-Ribo” Campaign Guide Earn 2,000-4,000 Rakuten Points with Almost Zero Interest! Rakuten Card runs a monthly “Ato-Ribo” (後からリボ払い) campaign where you can earn 2,000-4,000 Rakuten points simply by converting purchases to revolving payments. With the method explained in this guide, you can earn these points while paying almost zero interest! 📅 Current Campaign (January 2026) Campaign Period: January 9 (Fri) – January 22 (Thu), 2026 Requirement Reward Effective Rate Ato-Ribo ¥40,000+ 2,000 points 5.0% Ato-Ribo ¥70,000+ 4,000 points 5.71% ⚠️ You must set “Ribo Payment Course”

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【Newest Guide】Credit Card Investment Trust Arbitrage in Japan｜Earn 7,000+ JPY Monthly

May | ⏱ 2026-01-10 🔄 2026-03-30 | Leave a Comment

【Latest Guide】Credit Card Investment Trust Arbitrage in Japan | Earn 7,000+ JPY Monthly 【Latest Guide】Credit Card Investment Trust Arbitrage in Japan 💡 Key Takeaways 8 different methods available for investment trust arbitrage Using all methods: 7,000+ JPY/month → 84,000+ JPY/year! Even without credit cards, Rakuten Securities × Rakuten Cash alone is worth doing! 📢 Who Is This For? “I want cashback from investment purchases, but don’t have much to invest long-term…” “What if the fund drops? The cashback won’t cover the losses!” “I want to know the latest methods for investment trust arbitrage!” If these concerns resonate with you, this guide is for you! What Is “Credit Card Investment Trust Arbitrage”? Many Japanese brokerages and credit card companies offer point rewards when you purchase investment trusts using “Credit Card Auto-Investment” (クレカ積立). 🤔 But You Might Have These Concerns: “I want the points, but don’t have money for long-term investing…” “If

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What is CIC Credit Report? Online Check ¥500 [E1235 Error Solution]

May | ⏱ 2026-01-08 🔄 2026-03-30 | Leave a Comment

Key Takeaways:CIC is Japan’s main credit bureau — it holds your payment history, balances, and loan records that banks check before approving you for anything. You can pull your own report online in minutes for ¥500, or by mail for ¥1,500 if you’re not in a rush. The ‘$’ symbol means good standing; ‘A’ means missed payment — know what’s on your file before you apply for a card or mortgage. What is CIC (Credit Information Center)? CIC (Credit Information Center Corporation) is a designated credit information agency in Japan that manages personal credit information. It records and manages credit card and loan application histories, payment statuses, outstanding balances, and other credit information, which financial institutions reference when conducting screenings. When living in Japan, financial institutions check your credit information whenever you apply for credit cards or housing loans. The information registered with CIC is like a “resume” of your

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【Jan 8-13, 2026】Jetstar New Year Sale from ¥2,026

May | ⏱ 2026-01-07 🔄 2026-03-30 | Leave a Comment

Key Takeaways:Jetstar’s New Year Sale runs January 8–13, 2026, with flights from Tokyo Narita starting at just ¥2,026 one-way. Dozens of domestic routes plus international destinations like Hong Kong, Taipei, and Manila are on offer. Travel windows stretch all the way to late June, so there’s plenty of room to plan a spring trip. Jetstar launches their 2026 New Year Sale! Domestic and international flights from Tokyo starting at just ¥2,026. Sale period: January 8, 12:00 PM – January 13, 4:59 PM, 2026. Travel period covers mid-January to June, perfect for your spring getaway. View All Routes & Book Now 💰 Routes from ¥2,026 Tokyo (Narita) → Hong Kong ¥2,026 Travel: 2/13/2026 – 6/24/2026 Tokyo (Narita) → Takamatsu ¥2,026 Travel: 4/7/2026 – 6/25/2026Note:Wed only Tokyo (Narita) → Kaohsiung ¥2,026 Travel: 1/14/2026 – 1/22/2026Note:Wed, Thu only Tokyo (Narita) → Miyazaki ¥2,026 Travel: 4/7/2026 – 6/25/2026Note:Wed only Tokyo (Narita) → Kagoshima ¥2,026

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【Jan 7-12, 2026】ANA Japan Domestic Flight New Year Sale｜Spring & Golden Week Deals

May | ⏱ 2026-01-07 🔄 2026-03-30 | Leave a Comment

Key Takeaways:ANA is running a New Year Time Sale on Japan domestic flights, with prices starting as low as ¥8,000 one-way from Tokyo. Deals cover popular routes like Osaka, Sapporo, Fukuoka, and Okinawa — perfect for locking in spring break or Golden Week travel. Book fast: seats at sale prices are limited and changes aren’t allowed after booking. ANA is offering a New Year Time Sale on Japan domestic flights! Tokyo-Kobe from ¥8,000, Tokyo-Osaka (Kansai) from ¥8,300, Tokyo-Sapporo from ¥9,000, Tokyo-Okinawa from ¥10,000 – great deals for planning your spring break or Golden Week trip! ✈️ Check Availability & Book 🗼 From Tokyo (Haneda) – Featured Routes Tokyo ↔ Kobe¥8,000～ Tokyo ↔ Osaka (Kansai)¥8,300～ Tokyo ↔ Osaka (Itami)¥8,500～ Tokyo ↔ Sapporo¥9,000～ Tokyo ↔ Fukuoka¥9,500～ Tokyo ↔ Okinawa¥10,000～ Tokyo ↔ Memanbetsu¥10,000～ Tokyo ↔ Kushiro¥10,000～ Tokyo ↔ Nakashibetsu¥10,000～ Tokyo ↔ Wakkanai¥10,000～ Tokyo ↔ Monbetsu¥10,000～ Note: Above are selected routes. Please check official

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【Jan 5 – Jan 21, 2026】Gusto（ガスト）Japan Coupon Codes | New Year Discounts Up to ¥200 Off

May | ⏱ 2026-01-06 🔄 2026-03-30 | Leave a Comment

Key Takeaways:Gusto Japan is running New Year coupon codes from Jan 5–21, 2026, with discounts up to ¥200 off — including special Otoshidama coupons, morning deals, and kids menu savings. You just enter a 4-digit code on the tablet when ordering. Dine-in only, but you can use different coupons across multiple items in one order. 🍽️ Gusto New Year Coupon Codes 📅 Jan 5 (Mon) – Jan 21 (Wed), 2026 📋 What’s Included New Year Coupons (Otoshidama): Limited-time discounts up to ¥200 off Regular Coupons: Everyday savings on popular menu items Morning Special: Breakfast deals available until 10:30 AM Kids Menu: Exclusive discounts for elementary school children and younger 🧧 Coupon Code List 🎍 New Year Coupons (Limited Time, High Discount) 🎫 Regular Coupons 📱 How to Use Coupons Visit a Gusto restaurant and take a seat Order using the tablet at your table or your smartphone Enter the 4-digit

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【Jan 7-8, 2026】JAL Domestic Flight Time Sale | From ¥7,700

May | ⏱ 2026-01-06 🔄 2026-03-30 | Leave a Comment

Key Takeaways:JAL is running a 2-day flash sale on January 7–8, 2026, with domestic flights starting from ¥7,700. Travel dates cover February 1 through March 28, 2026, hitting routes like Tokyo–Sapporo and Tokyo–Okinawa. Seats are limited and online-only, so you’ll want to move fast when the sale opens. 📅 Sale Overview Sale Period Jan 7, 2026 (Wed) 0:00– Jan 8, 2026 (Thu) 23:59 Travel Period Feb 1, 2026 (Sun)– Mar 28, 2026 (Sat) Eligible JAL / JTA / RACDomestic Promo Fares ✈️ Fly Across Japan From ¥7,700 Great deals on Hokkaido routes: Tokyo-Sapporo, Hakodate, Kushiro & more! Sample Fares 🗼 From Tokyo (Haneda) – Popular Routes Haneda ⇔ New Chitose From ¥7,700 Haneda ⇔ Itami From ¥8,250 Haneda ⇔ Fukuoka From ¥8,800 Haneda ⇔ Okinawa From ¥9,900 🏝️ Island Connections Also Available! Tokyo→Kagoshima→Amami From ¥17,600 Tokyo→Kagoshima→Yakushima From ¥19,800 Tokyo→Kagoshima→Yoron From ¥17,050 Osaka→Kagoshima→Yoron From ¥15,950 *Many more routes available. Check the

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