Key Takeaways:Minato-ku’s digital payment app ‘みなトクPAY’ is running a cashback festival in January and February 2026 — you can score up to 25% back at small/medium stores and 20% at large ones. Over two months, that’s potentially 30,000 points in your pocket. If you live or work in Minato-ku, it’s basically free money for spending you’d do anyway.
🎁 Campaign Details
Minato-ku’s local digital currency “みなトクPAY” (Minato-ku Pay) is launching the “Midwinter Points Festival”! Pay with “Money” at participating stores and get up to 25% points back.
🏪 Cashback Rates:
- Small/Medium stores (incl. supporting members): 25% back
- Large stores (incl. supporting members): 20% back
💰 Monthly Limits:
- Small/Medium stores: 10,000 points/month
- Large stores: 5,000 points/month
This campaign runs for 2 consecutive months! You can earn up to 30,000 points total (20,000 from small stores + 10,000 from large stores). If you live or work in Minato-ku, Tokyo, don’t miss this amazing opportunity!
📅 Campaign Period
Phase 1: January 1, 2026 (Wed) – January 31, 2026 (Fri)
Phase 2: February 1, 2026 (Sat) – February 28, 2026 (Sat)
✅ How to Participate
- Download the App: Get “みなトクPAY” from the App Store or Google Play
- Top Up “Money”: Add funds to your “Money” balance in the app (via bank account, credit card, etc.)
- Pay at Participating Stores: Make sure to select “Money” as your payment method at checkout
- Receive Points: Cashback points will be automatically credited around the 10th of the following month
⚠️ Important Notes
- Only “Money” payments qualify: Payments made with “Gift Vouchers” or “Points” are not eligible for cashback
- Double-check your payment method: Confirm that “Money” is selected on the final payment screen (a recent app update changed the default payment priority)
- Pre-charging required: You must top up your “Money” balance before use
- Some stores excluded: Medical facilities, taxis, etc. are not eligible
- May end early: The campaign will end once the budget is exhausted
- Cashback limits apply: Check the “還元予定” (Cashback Schedule) section in the app for your expected cashback date and amount