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SMBC Card NL for Foreigners in Japan: Can You Get It?

Foreigners in Japan can get the SMBC Card NL — nationality is not the barrier. You need a residence card with comfortably more than six months left, a matching Japanese address, a domestic bank account, and a carrier phone number (050 and VoIP numbers are rejected). The annual fee is permanently free, with up to 20% rewards at partner stores. 🎯 Earn up to ¥15,000 via Point Sites + Official Bonus 💳 SMBC Card NL Complete Guide Free Annual Fee Forever ・ Up to 20% Cashback at Convenience Stores ・ Instant Issuance in 10 Seconds 🎯 This Guide Is Perfect For Those who want a permanently free high-value credit card People who frequently shop at convenience stores, McDonald’s, Starbucks, etc. Smart consumers who want to earn extra rewards through point sites Those using or planning to use SBI Securities for investing Foreigners/students applying for their first credit card…

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【From Feb 2】Tokyo App 11,000 Points Guide|How to Apply & Receive

Tokyo residents aged 15 or older with a valid My Number Card and an NFC-capable phone can claim 11,000 points from the Tokyo Official App, with applications opening February 2, 2026. Verification takes two 4-digit PINs and a card scan, and points arrive within a few days. They exchange 1:1 for au PAY, d Points, Rakuten Pay, or V Points. Tokyo Official App · Living Support Program Free Points from Tokyo! 11,000 pt Applications Open Feb 2, 2026 | Easy 3-Step Process Eligibility Requirements Age 15 or older Resident of Tokyo Valid My Number Card(not expired) NFC-enabled phoneiPhone iOS16+ / Android 11+ 📸 Step-by-Step Guide with Screenshots 🔔 Before You Start: Please have the following ready: My Number Card (valid/not expired) User Authentication PIN (利用者証明用 – 4 digits) Card Information PIN (券面事項入力補助用 – 4 digits) 💡 Both PINs are 4-digit numbers you set when you got your My

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

New AirWallet users can stack four bonuses for ¥8,000 total: ¥500 for a referral code, ¥2,000 for ID verification plus a ¥15,000 top-up by January 28, 2026, ¥5,000 for a first ¥30,000 MUFG Bank top-up by March 31, and ¥500 from the 50% cashback run. Withdrawals back to your bank are free. 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 anytime with zero

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PayPay Referral Code: 300 Points, Steps & Eligibility

PayPay referrals: 300 points each when you qualify Enter the code first, then complete one eligible payment of ¥1,000 or more. Both must be within 60 days of signup. The PayPay referral code (also called an invitation code) 02-WR01JRF is for eligible new users of PayPay in Japan. Register the code, then complete one eligible payment of at least ¥1,000 including tax, all within 60 days of opening your account. The standard reward is 300 PayPay Points each for you and the person who referred you. Entering a code alone does not earn the reward. Forgot to enter a code when signing up? You may still be eligible within that original 60-day window. This site may also receive a referral reward when you qualify. See the official PayPay referral offer for the conditions. Official information checked: October 25, 2026. No end date has been announced for the standard offer. On

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Rakuten Card Ribo Points Trick: A Foreigner’s Safe Guide

Register ato-ribo on ¥40,000 in Rakuten Card charges for 2,000 points, or ¥70,000 for 4,000, then repay in full through e-NAVI the same day so interest stays near zero. Leave the balance revolving and it accrues about 17.64% APR on a standard Rakuten Card, erasing the reward. The portal and deadlines are Japanese-only. 💳 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” to ¥10,000 or less Quick answer

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Dokokani Byuuun (どこかにビューーン) | Round-Trip Shinkansen for 4000 Points, Save Up to 89%!

JR East’s Dokokani Byuuun gives you a round-trip Shinkansen ticket for 6,000 JRE Points — 4,000 with a JRE BANK coupon — but the destination is drawn at random from four candidates. A Tokyo–Shin-Aomori round trip normally runs about ¥35,000, so the saving reaches roughly 89%. Applications open 21 to 6 days before departure, and confirmed bookings cannot be changed or cancelled. 🚄 What is “Dokokani Byuuun”? An incredible value Shinkansen round-trip service by JR East! For just 6,000 JRE Points (only 4,000 points with JRE BANK benefits), you get a random round-trip ticket within JR East’s Shinkansen network. The destination is randomly selected from 4 candidates by the system – a thrilling “gacha-style” travel experience! 💰 How Much Can You Save? For Tokyo→Shin-Aomori: Regular round-trip costs ~¥35,000. With Dokokani Byuuun, just 6,000 points (~¥6,000) – saving about 83%! With JRE BANK‘s 2,000-point discount coupon, only 4,000 points

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Minato-ku Pay Midwinter Points Festival | Up to 25% Cashback【Jan-Feb 2026】

Pay with the “Money” balance in the みなトクPAY app at Minato-ku stores and earn 25% back at small and medium shops or 20% at large ones, capped at 10,000 and 5,000 points a month. The festival runs January 1 through February 28, 2026, so two months of spending can return up to 30,000 points. 🎁 Campaign Details Minato-ku’s local digital currency “みなトクPAY” (Minato-ku Pay) is launching the “Midwinter Points Festival”! Pay with “Money” at participating stores and get up to 25% points back. 🏪 Cashback Rates: Small/Medium stores (incl. supporting members): 25% back Large stores (incl. supporting members): 20% back 💰 Monthly Limits: Small/Medium stores: 10,000 points/month Large stores: 5,000 points/month This campaign runs for 2 consecutive months! You can earn up to 30,000 points total (20,000 from small stores + 10,000 from large stores). If you live or work in Minato-ku, Tokyo, don’t miss this amazing opportunity!

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【Until 2/28】JAL Pay Winter Points Campaign – Up to 3,000P for New & Existing Users!

JAL Pay’s winter campaign runs January 1 to February 28, 2026, with up to 3,000 points on offer. New users who register and add JAL Pay to Apple Pay or Google Pay earn 20% back on ¥15,000 or more in spending; existing members combine two-month spending bonuses with a 10,000-mile charge. Only QUICPay, Smart Code, and JAL Pay Merchants payments count. 🎁 Campaign Details JAL Pay is running a winter-exclusive points campaign! Earn up to 3,000 JAL Pay Points by using eligible payment methods. New users can enjoy up to 20% cashback, while existing members have access to consecutive-use bonuses and mile charge rewards. 📅 Campaign Period January 1, 2026 (Thu) – February 28, 2026 (Sat) 🆕 New JAL Pay Users (Up to 3,000P) Set up JAL Pay for the first time during the campaign, register it with Apple Pay or Google Pay, and make eligible payments to

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Earn Points on Amazon Japan Shopping|Givearth(ギバース) Guide

Givearth pays 0.5% back on Amazon Japan purchases, rising to 2.5% during the year-end campaign that runs until January 3, 2026. Points convert to nanaco at 100 Givearth points per nanaco point, and part of each purchase goes to a charity you choose at no extra cost. Almost every category except gift cards qualifies. 🌍 Givearth (ギバース) Introduction Earn Points on Amazon Shopping in Japan!Save Money + Support Charity = Win-Win! 🛒 Amazon Compatible 💰 nanaco Points ❤️ Zero-Cost Donation 🎯 This article is for you if: You frequently shop on Amazon Japan and want cashback You use point sites like Moppy or Hapitas but frustrated that Amazon isn’t supported You want to contribute to charity through everyday shopping You’re a point-collecting enthusiast looking for new options 🌏 What is Givearth? In May 2025, a new app launched that changed the game for point collectors in Japan! As

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Apple New Year Sale in Japan: A Foreigner’s Guide (Tax & Tips)

Apple’s Hatsuuri runs January 2–5, 2026, returning up to ¥38,000 in Apple Gift Cards — credit toward future purchases, not money off the price. Apple Stores in Japan do not offer tax-free to anyone, so foreign residents pay the full 10% consumption tax. Routing the purchase through Rakuten Rebates adds up to 4.5% in points. 🍎 2026 Apple New Year Sale Complete Guide Up to ¥38,000 Gift Card + Limited Daruma AirTag + Stacking Strategies 📅 January 2-5, 2026 🎁 Max Reward ¥38,000 📱 Limited AirTag First 65,000 📆 Duration 4 Days 💰 Rebates Bonus Up to 4.5% 📑 Table of Contents Campaign Overview ⭐ For Foreigners: Tax Rules Eligible Products & Rewards Limited Daruma AirTag Strategy Get 4.5% via Rakuten Rebates Convenience Store 10% Cashback Complete Purchase Timeline Savings Calculation Examples FAQ & Important Notes Quick answer for foreigners The New Year Sale (初売り) is open to

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【Until Jan 6】ANA Pay × Apple Pay 100% Cashback! Get ¥1,000 Free in Japan

ANA Pay returns 100% of your spending as ANA Pay balance, up to ¥1,000, on Apple Pay touch payments made through January 6, 2026. Only iD and Visa Tap to Pay qualify — Google Pay and online payments do not. Existing users are eligible if they made no Apple Pay touch payment between October 22 and December 21, 2025. ANA Pay Year-End Campaign | Get 100% Cashback with Apple Pay Touch Payment 🔥 Year-End Special ANA Pay × Apple Pay 100% Back Get up to ¥1,000 cashback! Existing users eligible too 🎁 Campaign Details Period December 22, 2025 0:00– January 6, 2026 23:59 (JST) Reward 100% Cashback! Max Reward ¥1,000 Reward Type ANA Pay Balance 👤 Who’s Eligible? You qualify if you meet either condition: New Users: Register for ANA Pay during the campaign period Existing Users: Have not used ANA Pay’s Apple Pay touch payment between October

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Apple Account Cashback in Japan: How Foreigners Charge & Save

Japan’s four major convenience store chains each pay 10% back on Apple Account top-ups of ¥5,000 or more, up to ¥10,000 per chain, for charges made between December 22 and January 4. Only direct top-ups at the register qualify — shelf gift cards do not. Foreign residents can charge with cash, though the double-points routes need a Japan-issued card. 🍎 🏪 7-Eleven・FamilyMart・Lawson・MiniStop — All 4 Stores Participating! Apple Account Top-Up 10% Cashback Top up ¥5,000+ to participate|Get up to ¥10,000 back【Until Jan 4】 🌏 This article is for iPhone users in Japan who want to save money on Apple Account top-ups Anyone planning to shop during Apple’s New Year sale (starts Jan 2) Expats looking to maximize cashback through convenience store deals 💡 You’ll need an iPhone (iOS 17+) and a Japanese LINE account to participate 🎁 Campaign Details Top up your Apple Account at any of Japan’s

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Air Wallet 50% Cashback: Get Up to ¥3,500 in Japan

Three Air Wallet campaigns overlap: registering with a referral code pays ¥500 instantly, 50% cashback returns up to ¥1,000 on spending through January 13, 2026, and charging ¥15,000 or more by January 28 adds ¥2,000. First-time COIN+ users can collect all three for ¥3,500; existing users cap out at ¥2,300. Air Wallet Triple Campaign: Get Up to ¥3,500 in Japan (2025-2026) 📌 Who Should Read This Foreigners in Japan: Triple campaign rewards up to ¥3,500 Daily Shoppers: Earn cashback at convenience stores & drugstores Smart Savers: Save about 24% on shopping Looking for Free Transfers: Zero-fee money transfers & withdrawals 🎁 Campaign Overview: Triple Campaigns, Up to ¥3,500 ⚡ Important: 3 Campaigns Running Simultaneously! Campaign ①: Referral Code Registration → ¥500 Campaign ②: 50% Cashback (up to ¥1,000) Campaign ③: Charge ¥15,000+ → ¥2,000 Bonus = Total up to ¥3,500! 📋 Campaign ①: Referral Code Registration Bonus ¥500

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Welkatsu for Foreigners: 33% Off at Welcia with WAON POINT

WELKATSU COMPLETE GUIDE Welkatsu Complete Guide: WAON POINT Is Worth 1.5x Every 20th — Effectively 33.3% Off On the 20th of every month, Welcia runs its Customer Appreciation Day, and 1 WAON POINT is worth 1.5 yen. Here is the whole thing in the order a first-timer actually needs it: how to build up points, how to convert them, what to do on the day, and the mistakes that cost people the most. 33.3% offeffective discount 200pt+minimum to use 30,000ptdaily cap Updated 4 August 2026 Reflects the March 2026 WAON POINT consolidation and the current conversion flow Key points On the 20th of each month at Welcia, 1 WAON POINT is worth 1.5 yen — an effective 33.3% discount. You need at least 200 points, and you can spend up to 30,000 points per day (worth 45,000 yen of goods). Since September 2024 you cannot pay with V Point directly.

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Rakuten Shopping Marathon for Foreigners: How to Stack Points

Any Rakuten member with a Japanese address can join. Spend ¥1,000 or more per shop, item price only, at up to 10 different shops and your multiplier reaches 10× — but you must enter from the campaign page first, and the bonus caps at 7,000 points. A Rakuten Card adds SPU +2× and Lucky Day +2× on dates ending in 5 or 0. 🛒 Level up your shopping like a game — and earn 10%+ cashback with ease! Rakuten Shopping Marathon — Complete Guide Store Hopping · SPU · Lucky Days · Rakuma Bonus — Everything Explained【Latest】 📅 Monthly event ⭐ For Foreigners 💰 Up to 47x+ points 🆕 Rakuma bonus included 🌏 This guide is for you if… You’re living in Japan and want to get more out of Rakuten Shopping Marathon You’re new to Rakuten and want to understand store hopping and SPU You already shop

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Point Sites for Foreigners in Japan: How to Earn & Cash Out

Foreigners in Japan can earn on point sites like Moppy and Hapitas — roughly 1% back when routing Rakuten purchases through them, or 3,000–8,000 points for a no-annual-fee credit card application. Cashing out to a bank requires a Japanese account and a residence card with an exactly matching name; without one, take gift-card payouts instead. The sites are Japanese-only. Earn Smart in Your Spare Time! Point Activities (ポイ活) Beginner’s Guide Use point sites to save tens of thousands of yen per year!【Latest】 This Article is For Expats in Japan who want to save money through point activities Beginners who’ve heard of ポイ活 but don’t know where to start Anyone looking to earn extra rewards from everyday shopping in Japan All you need is an email address to get started — completely free! “I’ve heard of point activities, but where do I start?” “Can I really earn points?” This

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