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Key Takeaways: 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 […]

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