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Dai-ichi Life NEOBANK Complete Guide | ¥1,500 Bonus, 1.5% Debit Rewards, 14,040P/Year

May | ⏱ 2026-05-25 🔄 2026-07-08 | Leave a Comment

Key Takeaways：Dai-ichi Life NEOBANK pairs a ¥1,500 signup bonus with a 1.5% cashback debit card, stacking up to 14,040 points per year for everyday spenders. If you already have a main bank, this works as a high-yield sub-account with no monthly fees and free ATM withdrawals. 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 500 V Points worth of bonus. ¥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 the next day, no spending required, 100% guaranteed Plus 500 V Points (¥500 value): After V Point linking + a balance […]

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ahamo | NTT Docomo Online-Only Mobile Plan | Up to 20,000 d POINTS for MNP Switchers

May | ⏱ 2026-05-07 🔄 2026-06-28 | Leave a Comment

ahamo is NTT Docomo’s online-only monthly mobile plan, offering simple flat pricing with 5G and overseas usage included at no extra cost. 🎁 Up to 20,000 d POINTS for MNP Switchers! Switch to ahamo from another carrier with MNP (Mobile Number Portability) and earn up to 20,000 d POINTS as a welcome reward. ※ Standard new signups (without MNP) are typically NOT eligible, or earn a different amount. Confirm the current terms on the official ahamo campaign page. 👇 Click the image below to go to the official ahamo application page 👇 📱 Apply at the Official ahamo Site (MNP up to 20,000 d POINTS) → Application link：https://px.a8.net/svt/ejp?a8mat=4AVF00+9RV7AQ+4TIO+5ZU29 Key Features of ahamo Up to 20,000 d POINTS when switching via MNP (apply through the image / dedicated link below) Simple flat-rate monthly pricing 5G network ready (no extra fee) Usable in overseas covered areas with no additional charges Powered by

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【Apr 29 – May 6】MUJI GOOD POINT WEEK: 5x Points + Up to 33% OFF

May | ⏱ 2026-04-24 🔄 2026-07-08 | Leave a Comment

Key Takeaways：MUJI’s GOOD POINT WEEK runs April 29 – May 6, 2026, giving members 5x points on purchases plus up to 33% off select items like the Cool UV-Cut T-shirt and sunscreen lineup. Even non-shopping actions like check-ins, reviews, and favorites earn 5x points, so it’s easy to stack rewards during Golden Week. MUJI’s annual Golden Week campaign “GOOD POINT WEEK” returns from April 29 (Wed) to May 6 (Wed), 2026. MUJI members earn 5x points (regular 1x + campaign 4x) on purchases, plus selected items are up to 33% off with limited-time pricing. Highlights include the Cool UV-Cut T-shirt at ¥1,000 off, 10% off on the sunscreen lineup, and discounts on seasonal foods just in time for summer. 🎯 Campaign Highlights Campaign period: April 29 (Wed) – May 6 (Wed), 2026, both stores and online MUJI members earn 5x points on purchases (regular 1x + campaign 4x) Beyond shopping:

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Eraberu Gift × au PAY Loop Guide｜WAON Infinite Loop & Rakuten Pay 5.1% Cashback Route

May | ⏱ 2026-04-09 🔄 2026-07-08 | Leave a Comment

Key Takeaways：New Eraberu Gift POSA cards at FamilyMart and MiniStop unlock two cashback routes worth knowing: a WAON infinite loop that keeps stacking 1%, and a Rakuten Pay chain that pushes effective returns to 5.1%. Both only work while au PAY exchanges at par value — that window closes April 13. If you have the setup (iPhone + au PAY Prepaid Card + nearby MiniStop), this week is the time to run it. 📌 Key takeaways New “Eraberu Gift” POSA cards launched April 7, 2026 at FamilyMart and MiniStop across Japan Exchange to au PAY at par value enables WAON infinite loop and Rakuten Pay up to 5.1% cashback Exchange rate will be nerfed from April 13 — this is the last window for par value exchange Requires iPhone (Apple Pay WAON) + MiniStop ⏰ Breaking: On launch day (Apr 7), au PAY exchange was temporarily shut down due to

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【JCB Card】Complete Guide | J-POINT Revolution, Card Comparison & Money-Saving Tips in Japan | Latest

May | ⏱ 2026-03-27 🔄 2026-07-07 | Leave a Comment

Key Takeaways:JCB cards in Japan just got a major shake-up with the J-POINT Revolution, merging Oki Doki points into the broader J-POINT ecosystem for easier earning and redemption. This guide breaks down which JCB card actually fits your lifestyle — from no-annual-fee options to premium travel cards — with honest comparisons and real money-saving tactics. If you’re navigating Japan’s card landscape as a resident or long-term visitor, this is worth bookmarking. 🔄 J-POINT Reward Revolution JCB Card Complete Guide Japan’s only international card brand — issued directly by JCBUp to 10% back at McDonald’s/Gusto × 2% at Amazon × No annual fee forever J-POINT Revolution: Oki Doki points fully upgraded to J-POINT in Jan 2026 — earn from every ¥200, up to 10% back at McDonald’s and more JCB Card W: Ages 18–39 only, no annual fee forever, 1.0% base cashback, even higher at Amazon/Starbucks/7-Eleven MyJCB Pay: Use J-POINT directly

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【Mitsubishi UFJ Card】Complete Guide｜7% at Partner Stores・Up to 20% Back・Raku-Pay Trick・MUFG Ecosystem【Latest】

May | ⏱ 2026-03-24 🔄 2026-07-08 | Leave a Comment

Key Takeaways:The Mitsubishi UFJ Card punches well above its no-annual-fee class by offering 7% back at key partner stores and up to 20% cashback during campaigns. Stack it with the Raku-Pay trick and MUFG ecosystem tools to squeeze out serious rewards on everyday spending. If you’re already in the Mitsubishi UFJ banking world, this card is a no-brainer. Mitsubishi UFJ Card Complete GuideFree Forever × Up to 20% Back at Partner Stores Specs, cashback tips, Raku-Pay trick, SMBC comparison & MUFG ecosystem — all in one place 📌 Updated: March 2026 The Mitsubishi UFJ Card (三菱UFJカード) is a bank-issued credit card from Mitsubishi UFJ NICOS, part of Japan’s largest financial group MUFG. After massive upgrades in 2024–2025, it now stands alongside the SMBC Card (NL) as one of Japan’s two premier free-forever, high-cashback bank cards. This guide covers everything: basic specs, the points system, partner stores, how to use points

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[Latest] Rakuten Card Sign-Up Guide｜Get Up to 11,000 Points via Referral + 31,000 with Rakuten Mobile

May | ⏱ 2026-03-19 🔄 2026-07-07 | Leave a Comment

📅 Until April 6, 2026 10:00 AM (JST) Rakuten Card Sign-Up GuideGet Extra Points via Referral Link! Up to 11,000 Points Annual Fee Free Forever ｜ 1% Cashback ｜ Essential Card for Living in Japan 📌 Key Takeaways This is a limited-time bonus period! New sign-up + 1 purchase = 10,000 points (normally only 5,000) Apply through a referral link for an extra 1,000 points — up to 11,000 points total Rakuten Card has zero annual fee, 1% base cashback, and up to SPU +6x at Rakuten Ichiba Sign up for Rakuten Mobile at the same time for an additional 20,000 points — Card + Mobile = up to 31,000 points total Lottery chance for a ¥30,000 Rakuten Travel hotel coupon (requires ¥200,000+ spending) Campaign Overview Rakuten Card is one of the most popular credit cards in Japan — no annual fee, 1% cashback on all purchases, and even higher

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【Feb 19-23】Rakuten Shopping Marathon Entry Guide & Best Daily Deals List｜10x + SPU Up to 47x

May | ⏱ 2026-02-19 🔄 2026-07-12 | Leave a Comment

Key Takeaways:Rakuten’s Shopping Marathon runs Feb 19–23, letting you stack shop-hop points (up to 10,000 pts — 3,000 more than usual) on top of SPU multipliers for a combined max of 47x. Feb 20 is a ‘5 & 0 Day,’ so hitting it with a Rakuten Card is a no-brainer. Half-price food deals, Furusato Nozei, and cheap ¥1,000 fillers make it easy to hit shop counts without wasting money. 🛍️ Rakuten Shopping Marathon is Live! Shop-Hop for Up to 10x Points ✕ SPU Up to 47x 🎯 Enter Now 📅 Points Up Period: Feb 19 (Thu) 20:00 – Feb 23 (Mon) 01:59 JST Entry Period: Feb 17 (Tue) 10:00 – Feb 23 (Mon) 01:59 JST ✨ This Round’s Highlights 📌 Shop-hop points cap: 10,000 points (3,000 more than usual!) 📌 Feb 20 (Fri) is a “5 & 0 Day” — use Rakuten Card for extra point boost! 📌 Rakuma purchases

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【Feb 19 8PM – Feb 23】Rakuten Shopping Marathon: Up to 11,500 Points!

May | ⏱ 2026-02-19 🔄 2026-07-08 | Leave a Comment

Key Takeaways:The Feb 19–23 Rakuten Shopping Marathon has a higher-than-usual point cap of 11,500 points — 10,000 from shop-hopping across 10+ stores plus a 1,500pt Rakuma bonus. The boost period kicks off Feb 19 at 8PM JST, but you must enter all 5 campaign links before you start shopping or you’ll leave points on the table. 🎉 This round’s point limit is higher! Shop-hopping limit 10,000pts + Rakuma bonus 1,500pts Total up to 11,500 points! 📝 Entry Period Feb 17 (Tue) 10:00 AM ～ Feb 23 (Mon) 1:59 AM 🛒 Point Boost Period Feb 19 (Thu) 8:00 PM ～ Feb 23 (Mon) 1:59 AM 🏆 Shop-hopping Limit 10,000pts (buy from 10+ shops) 🎁 Rakuma Bonus +1,500pts (higher than usual!) This Rakuten Shopping Marathon offers a total point cap of 11,500 points — 1,500 more than standard rounds. The point boost starts tonight at 8PM JST. Make sure to enter before

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Visa Touch Payment Roulette Cashback Campaign in Japan | Win Every Time

May | ⏱ 2026-02-11 🔄 2026-03-30 | Leave a Comment

Key Takeaways:Visa Japan is running a guaranteed cashback roulette campaign (Feb 10–Apr 30, 2026) where every ¥1,000+ Visa Touch payment earns you a spin — 100% win rate, up to ¥500 per spin. The expected return is ~15.5% cashback, and stacking through ANA Pay pushes total rewards even higher. If you use Visa contactless payments regularly in Japan, this is a no-brainer. 🎰 VISA CASHBACK Win Cashback Every Time!Visa Touch Payment Roulette Spin the roulette on every ¥1,000+ Visa Touch Payment100% win rate — up to ¥500 cashback per spin 📅 Feb 10 – Apr 30, 2026 Visa Japan is running the “Smartphone Visa Touch Payment Cashback Campaign” nationwide. During the campaign period, every time you make a Visa Touch Payment of ¥1,000 or more using your smartphone, you get to spin a roulette for guaranteed cashback — every single time! There’s no daily limit on spins, and each card

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