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

May | ⏱ 2026-02-05 🔄 2026-07-08 | Leave a Comment

Key Takeaways:Rakuten’s February 2026 Shopping Marathon runs Feb 4–10, stacking up to 12x points on food and daily essentials via the Genre SALE bonus. The first two hours (Feb 4, 20:00–22:00 JST) are the hottest window — snacks, frozen gyoza, drinks, and more drop to half price. If you’re stocking up on rice, frozen foods, or household staples anyway, this is genuinely one of the better times to do it. 🏃 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 Books Entry This Shopping Marathon features the “Genre SALE” simultaneously! Get extra +2x points on food and daily items – perfect opportunity to stock up. This […]

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

May | ⏱ 2026-02-04 🔄 2026-07-07 | Leave a Comment

Key Takeaways:Rakuten’s Shopping Marathon (Feb 4–10, 2026) lets you stack up to 12x points by hopping between stores, with an extra +2x on food and daily items via the simultaneous Genre SALE. Your best days to shop are Feb 5 and Feb 10, when Rakuten Card users score an additional +4x. This guide breaks down the top products — from gift cards to consoles — to help you hit max point returns with minimal effort. 🏃 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 Books 🎮 Genre SALE Rakuten Shopping Marathon is a campaign where you earn higher point multipliers by shopping at multiple stores. This time, “Genre SALE” is

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d point × Amazon: Earn Up to 2% Cashback on Every Purchase

May | ⏱ 2026-01-17 🔄 2026-07-06 | Leave a Comment

Key Takeaways：By linking a free d point account to Amazon Japan, you can earn up to 2% cashback on purchases over ¥5,000 — no docomo phone contract needed. The cashback rate depends on your membership tier, with 5-star members doubling their points. It’s one of the easiest passive rewards setups for regular Amazon shoppers in Japan. Shopping on Amazon Japan and still using just one payment method? With a simple setup—linking your d point account—you can earn up to 2% cashback on your Amazon purchases! And the best part? No docomo phone contract required—anyone can use it for free. 💰 Amazon × d point Maximum Cashback 2% 5-Star Member + Orders ¥5,000+ = Up to 2% Cashback 📌 What is d point? Why Should You Use It? d point is a universal loyalty point system operated by NTT docomo in Japan. Although it’s run by docomo, you don’t need a

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【Jan 2026】Rakuten Shopping Marathon Best Picks｜Shop Around Guide

May | ⏱ 2026-01-09 🔄 2026-07-07 | Leave a Comment

Key Takeaways:Rakuten Shopping Marathon runs Jan 9–16, 2026, and rewards you with up to 10x points the more shops you buy from. Smart picks like gift cards, Google Play (10% OFF), and consumables make easy shop-hopping stops. Hit Jan 10 and Jan 15 with your Rakuten Card for an extra +4x boost. 🏃 Rakuten Shopping Marathon is LIVE! Shop around to earn up to 10x points! Don’t miss this chance to save big 📅 Jan 9 (Fri) 20:00 ～ Jan 16 (Fri) 01:59 JST ⚡ Quick Entry 👉 Shopping Marathon Entry 📚 Rakuten Books Entry Rakuten Shopping Marathon is a campaign where your point multiplier increases based on how many different shops you purchase from. This article covers recommended products for shop hopping and tips to maximize your points. 📅 Best Days to Shop Jan 10 (Fri) / Jan 15 (Wed) On days ending in 5 or 0, get +4x

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【Jan 9-16】Rakuten Shopping Marathon 11x + SPU Up to 47x Points

May | ⏱ 2026-01-08 🔄 2026-07-06 | Leave a Comment

Key Takeaways:Rakuten’s Shopping Marathon runs January 9–16, 2026, letting you stack up to 47x points by combining store-hopping bonuses with SPU. You can earn up to 8,500 points, and Furusato Nozei donations count toward your store tally too. Just make sure to register before the campaign starts — no entry, no bonus points. 🛍️ Rakuten Shopping Marathon is Here! 🎯 Enter Now 📅 January 9 (Thu) 20:00 – January 16 (Thu) 01:59, 2026 ✨ Campaign Highlights 🔥 Shop at multiple stores to earn up to 11x points ⚡ Combine with SPU for up to 47x points 🎁 Rakuma purchases also eligible for point boost 💰 Earn up to 8,500 points 🏯 Perfect Time for Furusato Nozei! The Shopping Marathon is the perfect timing for Furusato Nozei donations! It counts toward your shop-hopping tally and earns you bonus points. 📖 View Furusato Nozei Guide 📚 Helpful Guides & Tools 📖 Complete

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Rakuten New Year Point Up Festival 2026｜Up to 7x Points, Entry Required

May | ⏱ 2026-01-01 🔄 2026-07-07 | Leave a Comment

Key Takeaways:Rakuten’s New Year Point Up Festival runs Jan 1–3, 2026, offering up to 7x points on a single store’s purchases — no shop-hopping needed. It’s tailor-made for big-ticket buys like fukubukuro or electronics. Entry is mandatory before you buy, so don’t skip that step. 🎍 Rakuten New Year Point Up Festival 2026 🎍 No Shop Hopping Required! Up to 7x Points Based on Spending Rakuten’s New Year Point Up Festival (新春ポイントアップ祭) is back for 2026! This once-a-year New Year exclusive campaign offers up to 7x points based on your total purchase amount — no need to shop at multiple stores like the Shop Marathon. Unlike the Shopping Marathon, even purchases from a single store qualify for bonus points, making it perfect for buying lucky bags (fukubukuro), electronics, and other high-ticket items. 📅 Jan 1, 2026 (Thu) 0:00 – Jan 3, 2026 (Sat) 23:59 Note:Entry opens: Dec 26, 2025 (Fri)

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

May | ⏱ 2025-12-31 🔄 2026-07-08 | Leave a Comment

Key Takeaways：Givearth is a free Japanese app that finally lets you earn cashback points on Amazon Japan purchases — something virtually no other point site supports. You get 0.5–2.5% back as Givearth points (convertible to nanaco or even ANA miles), and a portion of your purchase automatically goes to charity at no extra cost. If you shop Amazon Japan regularly, this is a straightforward way to stack savings without changing your buying habits. 🌍 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?

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Keepa Guide: How to Tell if an Amazon Sale Is Really a Deal

May | ⏱ 2025-12-25 🔄 2026-07-06 | Leave a Comment

Key Takeaways：It’s hard to know whether a sale price is really a deal without knowing the usual price. Keepa is a free browser extension that shows full price history directly on Amazon product pages, so you can tell in seconds whether a deal is real. Install it once and you’ll always know whether a deal is worth it. “Limited Time Sale! Was ¥15,000, now only ¥9,980!” Wait—is this really a deal? Or is it the classic raise-then-discount trick? Today, I’ll show you a free tool that lets you judge any deal in 3 seconds. Have you ever experienced these situations when shopping on Amazon? Bought something on “sale” only to realize it wasn’t cheaper at all The price dropped the day after you ordered No idea if the current price is high or low The tool I’m introducing today—Keepa—lets you see Amazon’s price history, so you’ll never overpay again. 📋

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Rakuten Year-End Sale 2025: Up to 11x Points & 50% Off Coupons

May | ⏱ 2025-12-19 🔄 2026-07-08 | Leave a Comment

Key Takeaways:Rakuten’s year-end Grand Appreciation Festival runs Dec 19–26, 2025, offering up to 11x points through the Shop Marathon and 50% off coupons. To max out points, spend across 10+ shops hitting the ~¥78,000 cap, and mark Dec 20 & 25 for extra Rakuten Card bonuses. Points land around Jan 15 — spend them before February ends. 🎉 Rakuten Grand Appreciation Festival – Starting Tonight at 8PM! 🎄 Last Big Sale of 2025 Rakuten Grand Appreciation Festival Starting Tonight at 8PM! Year-End Shopping Extravaganza 🛒 📅 EVENT PERIOD Dec 19 (Thu) 20:00 ~ Dec 26 (Thu) 01:59 *Entry required! Purchases before entry during the period are also eligible 🏃 Shop Marathon Bonus Up to 11x Points Standard 1x + Marathon 9x + Rakuma Bonus 1x 🎯 Participation Requirements ¥1,000+ per shop (tax incl.) 🔝 Points Cap 7,000 Points 💰 Cap Threshold ~¥78,000 (10 shops) 📆 Points Distribution Around Jan 15,

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Rakuten Shopping Marathon for Foreigners: How to Stack Points

May | ⏱ 2025-12-18 🔄 2026-07-21 | Leave a Comment

Key Takeaways:Rakuten Shopping Marathon is a monthly event where buying from multiple stores boosts your point multiplier up to 47x or more. The key move is store hopping — hit 10 stores, stack SPU bonuses, and time your purchases on Lucky Days with a Rakuten Card. Do this right and you’re looking at 10%+ cashback on everyday shopping, every month. 🛒 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 on Rakuten every month but

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