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Rakuten Card Referral: 11,000 Points for Foreigners in Japan

This campaign has ended. (Application deadline: 10:00 on Monday, 29 June 2026.) This article is kept as a record of the offer at that time. The current offer is different — please check the evergreen Rakuten Card guide for up-to-date terms. Key Takeaways: Applying through a referral link raises Rakuten Card’s new-member reward from 6,000 to up to 11,000 points — 1,000 referral, 2,000 sign-up, and 8,000 usage. You must apply from the link within 10 days and complete direct-debit setup by the 25th of the following month; point sites do not qualify. The campaign ends 6/29, 10:00. Via a referral link ✕ just 1 use 11,000pts A normal sign-up + use earns 6,000 points, but applying via a referral link earns up to 11,000 points — paid in as little as 3 days after you meet the conditions. ⏰ Ends Mon 6/29, 10:00 | Rakuten Maji-toku Festival ※ You…

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TikTok Invite Campaign: Get ¥8,000 (Not the Lite Version)

Sign up for the regular TikTok app—not Lite—through an invite link and you receive 8,000 yen in points, redeemable for PayPay balance and gift cards. Eligibility requires that the phone has never used TikTok or TikTok Lite, and the reward must be claimed in the app within 24 hours of signing up. This is the regular “TikTok” campaign — not “TikTok Lite”. Just sign up through an invite link and you’ll get 8,000 yen worth of points, redeemable for PayPay balance, Amazon gift cards and more. The only condition is using TikTok for the first time on this phone. No watching videos or daily check-ins required — signing up is all it takes. Just note that the reward must be claimed within 24 hours of signing up. Invite Campaign Get ¥8,000 just for signing up. Just sign up for the regular TikTok app through an invite link. The

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

A referral-code account opening pays ¥1,500 in cash the next day with no spending requirement, plus 500 V Points once you link V Point and hold ¥30,000 by month-end. The no-fee Debit Premium card earns 1.5%, and bank point activities add up to 14,040 points a year without spending. The bank is renamed Docomo SMTB Net Bank on August 3, 2026, so payers need updating. 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 a bonus of 500 V Points. ¥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

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

ahamo is NTT Docomo’s online-only mobile plan with flat monthly pricing, 5G access, and overseas data in covered areas at no extra charge. Switchers who bring their number over via MNP can earn up to 20,000 d POINTS, though standard new signups without MNP usually don’t qualify or receive a different amount. Sign-up is handled entirely online. 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

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

MUJI members earn 5x points from April 29 to May 6, 2026, in stores and online, and select items move to limited-time prices — up to 33% off, including ¥1,000 off the Cool UV-Cut T-shirt. Store check-ins, reviews and favorites earn 5x as well. The 4x bonus arrives gradually by late June, not right away. 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 +

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

Eraberu Gift POSA cards launched April 7, 2026 at FamilyMart and MiniStop, At launch they converted to au PAY at par: buying with registered WAON at MiniStop earned 1% back, and chaining through au PAY Prepaid fed a repeatable loop or a roughly 5.1% Rakuten Pay route. Par value exchange to au PAY ended April 12; since April 13 it loses 3%. 📌 Key takeaways New “Eraberu Gift” POSA cards launched April 7, 2026 at FamilyMart and MiniStop across Japan Exchanging to au PAY at par value enables the WAON infinite loop and Rakuten Pay up to 5.1% cashback Par value exchange to au PAY ended April 12 — it has lost 3% since April 13 Requires iPhone (Apple Pay WAON) + MiniStop ⏰ Update (September 2026): Par value exchange to au PAY Gift Card ended April 12. Since April 13 it loses 3% (1,000 points → ¥970

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

JCB replaced Oki Doki Points with J-POINT on January 13, 2026: you now earn 1 point per ¥200, and partner merchants like McDonald’s, Gusto, and Starbucks give up to 10% back. JCB Card W keeps a 1.0% base rate with no annual fee forever, though only ages 18–39 can apply. From February 2026, MyJCB Pay lets you spend points in store at 1 point = ¥1. 🔄 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 at 1.6 million+

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

The Mitsubishi UFJ Card is free forever and pays 7% at 37 partner store brands, including supermarkets like OK Store and Tokyu Store. Stacking the Point Up Program pushes that to 10–14% realistically, and registering Raku-Pay adds 2% at no cost. Special Points cap at ¥50,000 of partner store spending per month. 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 wisely, the Raku-Pay zero-cost

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

Rakuten Card’s new member bonus is temporarily raised from the usual 5,000 points to 10,000, and applying through a referral link adds another 1,000. Signing up for Rakuten Mobile at the same time brings the total to 31,000 points. The card itself has no annual fee and 1% cashback on all purchases, with applications open until April 6, 2026. 📅 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

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

This event has ended. Prices and point multipliers in this article are as of the event and are not current. The article is kept as a record. For preparing for the next one, see the evergreen Rakuten Marathon guide. Key Takeaways: Shop-hopping runs from Feb 19 at 20:00 until Feb 23 at 01:59 JST, with the point cap raised to 10,000 — 3,000 above the usual ceiling. Each shop needs a ¥1,000 tax-included purchase to count, and Feb 20 falls on a “5 and 0 day” for an extra Rakuten Card boost. Entry stays open from Feb 17. 🛍️ 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

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

This event has ended. Prices and point multipliers in this article are as of the event and are not current. The article is kept as a record. For preparing for the next one, see the evergreen Rakuten Marathon guide. Key Takeaways: Point earnings are capped at 11,500 this round — 10,000 from shopping across 10 or more stores, plus a 1,500-point Rakuma bonus that runs higher than usual. Entry opens Feb 17 at 10:00 AM, and the point boost period runs from Feb 19 at 8:00 PM until Feb 23 at 1:59 AM. All five entry links must be clicked separately. 🎉 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 🏆

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

Every smartphone Visa Touch payment of ¥1,000 or more wins cashback between February 10 and April 30, 2026 — ¥500 at 10%, ¥150 at 30%, ¥100 at 60%, or about ¥155 back per ¥1,000 spent. Register on Visa Wari before you pay, and each card allows up to 100 spins. 🎰 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 can be used for up to 100 spins. It works

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【Feb 2026】Rakuten Shopping Marathon Daily Essentials | Food, Beauty & Household Items

This event has ended. Prices and point multipliers in this article are as of the event and are not current. The article is kept as a record. For preparing for the next one, see the evergreen Rakuten Marathon guide. Key Takeaways: Food and daily items earn an extra +2x during this marathon’s Genre SALE, reaching up to 12x once shop-hopping and Rakuten Card bonuses are stacked. Half-price snacks, gyoza and crab run only from Feb 4, 20:00 to 22:00 JST, and the Genre SALE needs its own entry before you buy. Shop-hopping points cap at 7,000. 🏃 Rakuten Shopping Marathon & Genre SALE Now On! Shop-hopping points up to 10x! Food & Daily Items extra +2x! 📅 Feb 4 (Wed) 20:00 ~ Feb 10 (Tue) 01:59 JST 🍚 Food & Daily Items Genre SALE +2x! Up to 12x ⚡ Quick Links 👉 Marathon Entry 🍚 Genre SALE Entry 📚 Rakuten

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【Feb 2026】Rakuten Shopping Marathon Best Deals | Shop Hopping Guide

This event has ended. Prices and point multipliers in this article are as of the event and are not current. The article is kept as a record. For preparing for the next one, see the evergreen Rakuten Marathon guide. Key Takeaways: Rakuten’s Shopping Marathon runs Feb 4 at 20:00 to Feb 10 at 01:59 JST, with Genre SALE adding +2x on food and daily items for up to 12x points. Only purchases of ¥1,000 or more per shop count toward the multiplier, and the shop-hopping bonus caps at 7,000 points. Feb 5 and Feb 10 add +4x for Rakuten Card holders. 🏃 Rakuten Shopping Marathon & Genre SALE is LIVE! Up to 10x points with shop hopping! Food & daily items get extra +2x! 📅 Feb 4 (Wed) 20:00 ~ Feb 10 (Tue) 01:59 JST 🎉 Genre SALE: Up to 12x points! ⚡ Quick Entry 👉 Marathon Entry 📚 Rakuten

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【Feb 4-5, 2026】ANA Japan Domestic Premium Class Time Sale|From ¥6,490 for Golden Week

ANA’s Premium Class time sale runs just two days, Feb 4–5, 2026, covering travel from Mar 29 to May 18 excluding May 2–6. Fares start at ¥6,490 on Fukuoka–Miyazaki and ¥7,209 on Nagoya–Tokyo, with children aged 3–11 getting 25% off adult fares. Seats are limited, and no changes are allowed after purchase. ✨ Premium Class Special Fares 📅 Sale Overview Sale Period Feb 4 (Wed) 0:00– Feb 5 (Thu) 23:59, 2026 Travel Period Mar 29 (Sun)– May 18 (Mon), 2026 Note: Excluding May 2-6 Fare Type ANA SUPER VALUEPREMIUM 28 ANA Japan Domestic Premium Class Time Sale is here! Enjoy premium cabin comfort during Golden Week at special prices. Fukuoka-Miyazaki from ¥6,490, Nagoya-Tokyo from ¥7,209, Tokyo-Osaka from ¥8,000. Experience spacious seating, in-flight meals, priority boarding and more. Sale runs for 2 days only! 🛫 Book on ANA Official Website 🎌 Perfect for Golden Week Travel! Travel period covers

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【Feb 3-4, 2026】JAL Domestic Flight Time Sale | Golden Week from ¥8,250

JAL’s domestic time sale runs Feb 3-4, 2026, covering travel from March 29 through May 6 — the full Golden Week window. Tokyo-Osaka starts at ¥8,250 and Tokyo-Sapporo or Okinawa at ¥9,900. Booking is website-only, paid by credit card or e JAL Points, with purchase due the same day. 📅 Sale Overview Sale Period Feb 3, 2026 (Tue) 0:00– Feb 4, 2026 (Wed) 23:59 Travel Period Mar 29, 2026 (Sun)– May 6, 2026 (Wed) Eligible Flights JAL, JTA, RACDomestic Promo Fares JAL domestic flight time sale is here! Score amazing deals on flights covering the Golden Week holiday period. Tokyo-Osaka from ¥8,250, Tokyo-Sapporo/Okinawa from ¥9,900, and more popular routes at incredible prices. Sale runs for 2 days only – don’t miss out! 🛫 Book on JAL Official Website 🎌 Perfect for Golden Week Travel! Travel period covers March 29 – May 6, including the entire Golden Week holiday

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【February 2026】Hot Pepper Beauty “Vivivi Festival” Up to 50% Points Back Campaign

Hot Pepper Beauty’s Vivivi Festival gives back up to 50% in limited points, capped at 20,000 — 10,000 for hair salons and 10,000 for nails, eyelashes, relaxation, or esthetics. Pre-registration between January 5 and February 4, 2026 is mandatory, and only the first 1 million reservations qualify. Points arrive around March 16 and expire April 30, 2026. 【February 2026】Hot Pepper Beauty “Vivivi Festival” Up to 50% Points Back Campaign | May’s Money Room 【February 2026】Hot Pepper Beauty “Vivivi Festival” – Up to 50% Points Back Campaign 📌 Who Should Read This Planning to use hair salons, nail salons, or eyelash salons Want to make affordable reservations through Hot Pepper Beauty Looking to save on beauty expenses Don’t want to miss the up to 50% points back mega campaign 🎉 Vivivi Festival (Exciting Points Back Campaign) Up to 50% Points Back Limited to first 1 million reservations! Maximum 20,000

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ETC Mileage Service Guide|Registration, Points & Discounts in Japan

Registration is free, and NEXCO tolls earn one point per ¥10, with 5,000 points converting to ¥5,000 — the best rate at 10%. Once registered, weekday trips between 6:00–9:00 AM or 5:00–8:00 PM return 30% at five to nine monthly uses, and 50% at ten or more. From FY2026, late-night discounts will require registration. The ETC Mileage Service is Japan’s free highway points system that gives you up to 10%+ cashback on toll fees! Combined with the “Weekday Morning/Evening Discount,” you can get up to 50% back! If you have an ETC card and haven’t registered, you’re losing money. ETC Mileage Service Official Site (Japanese) 📌 What is the ETC Mileage Service? The ETC Mileage Service is a free point cashback system jointly operated by NEXCO East, Central, and West Japan, along with the Honshu-Shikoku Bridge Expressway Company. Item Details Registration & Annual Fee Completely FREE Point Reward

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