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Key Takeaways: 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

Key Takeaways: 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

Key Takeaways: 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

Key Takeaways: 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