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

Always on 2026-09-30

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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Eat for Less

7-Eleven Japan “Fried Food Daily Super Sale” | 2 Weeks of ¥130 & ¥100 Flat Deals

2026-07-30

7-Eleven Japan drops fried-food prices for two straight Fri-Sat-Sun runs: ¥130 flat (¥140.40 incl. tax) on March 20-22, then ¥100 flat (¥108 incl. tax) on March 27-29. Nana-Chiki normally costs ¥232, so Wave 1 saves ¥102 per piece. A different item headlines each day, fried in store while supplies last. 🔥 Breaking 7-Eleven Japan “Fried Food Daily Super Sale”2 Weeks of Fri-Sat-Sun Flat Pricing! Wave 1 (3/20-22): ¥130 flat | Wave 2 (3/27-29): ¥100 flat (excl. tax) 7-Eleven Japan is running a “Fried Food Daily Super Sale” for two consecutive weekends! Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, popular fried items are available at a daily flat price. Wave 1 is just ¥130 (¥140.40 incl. tax), and Wave 2 drops to an incredible ¥100 (¥108 incl. tax)! Enjoy signature items like Nana-Chiki fried chicken, American Dogs, and fresh-fried curry bread at unbeatable prices. 🍗 Wave 1: Mar 20 (Fri) –

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Eat for Less

FamilyMart Japan “Why 45% More” Campaign — All Products | 14 In-Store + 10 Online Items, Starting March 24

2026-08-04

FamilyMart supersizes 24 items by 45% at unchanged prices for two weeks from March 24, 2026 — 14 in-store products arriving in two waves, plus 10 online-exclusive sets that open March 19. The ¥145 Nama Koppe Pan gets its first-ever size increase, and an X giveaway hands free coupons to 10,000 winners. 🎉 Breaking FamilyMart “Why 45% More” CampaignSame Price, 45% Bigger! Starting March 24 (Tue), 2026 — 14 in-store + 10 online-exclusive items get a 45% size boost for 2 weeks FamilyMart Japan is launching its “Nazeka 45% Zōryō Sakusen” (Why 45% More Campaign) from March 24, 2026 for two consecutive weeks! Fan favorites like Nama Koppe Pan (strawberry jam & margarine bread), Spicy Chicken, and Angel’s Cheesecake will get 45% more product at the same price. Plus, online-exclusive items including Kobe Beef and Häagen-Dazs sets are also joining the campaign. There’s even an X (Twitter) giveaway

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Eat for Less, Hot Tips, Lifestyle, Money-Saving Tips

【Latest】Rocket Now Japan Guide | Free Delivery App with ¥5,000 Coupon

Always on 2026-09-29

Rocket Now charges no delivery fee and no service fee on every order, and select chains including Burger King and Wendy’s price items the same as dining in. Signing up through a referral link gives up to ¥5,000 in coupons spread across six orders, though they expire 20–30 days after registration. Coverage currently spans 13 prefectures. 🔥 The hottest new delivery app after Wolt’s exit Rocket Now Complete GuideZero-Fee Food Delivery in Japan ¥0 Delivery Fee · ¥0 Service Fee · Store-Same Prices · No Subscription 🚚 Delivery Fee ¥0 Every order, freeNo membership needed 💰 Store-Same Prices Select restaurantscharge dine-in prices 🎁 ¥5,000 New User Sign up via referralfor ¥5,000 in coupons 📑 In This Article What Is Rocket Now? 5 Key Advantages Real Price Comparison Coverage Areas How to Get ¥5,000 Coupon Sign-Up & Ordering Steps 6 Money-Saving Tips Full Comparison Table Pros & Cons FAQ

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March, Investment, Shareholder Perks

Cawachi Yakuhin (2664) March 15 Cross Trade Guide | Get ¥5,000 Vouchers for ~¥160

2026-09-29

Cawachi Yakuhin (2664) is the only Japanese stock with a March 15 record date, and 100 shares earns ¥5,000 in shopping vouchers. A general margin cross trade on the last cum-rights day — March 11, 2026 — costs roughly ¥160 at SBI or Rakuten. Standard margin carries reverse daily interest risk, which reached ¥1,920 per 100 shares in 2022. 📅 Record Date: March 15 | The ONLY Stock on This Date Cawachi Yakuhin (2664)Cross Trading Guide Spend just a few hundred yen → Get ¥5,000 in shopping vouchers ⏰ 2026 Last Cum-Rights Day: March 11 (Wednesday) Since March 15, 2026 falls on a Sunday, the last trading day to secure rights is March 11 (Wed). Complete your cross trade by this date. 📌 Key Takeaways Cawachi is the only stock with a March 15 record date — all cross trading demand concentrates here 100 shares gets you ¥5,000

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Money-Saving Tips, Amazon, EC Deals, Guides, Lifestyle, Point Deals, Point Reviews, Point Sites, Points & Miles

Amazon Prime Japan for Foreigners: Benefits, Student Plan & Sign-Up

Always on 2026-08-11

Amazon Prime Japan costs ¥600 monthly or ¥5,900 a year — about ¥492 a month, among the lowest Prime fees worldwide. Any nationality can join with an amazon.co.jp account, and Prime Student is open to international students enrolled at a school in Japan, at ¥300 a month after a six-month free trial. Amazon Prime Japan Complete Guide10 Benefits for Just ¥492/Month Used by 200M+ members worldwide — the best-value subscription in JapanFree shipping · Video · Music · Reading · Photo storage — all included Annual Plan ¥5,900 (~¥492/month) 📑 Table of Contents What is Amazon Prime? Why Use Amazon in Japan? Pricing Plans 10 Core Benefits How Much Can You Save? Amazon vs Rakuten Advanced Saving Tips Amazon Points Deep Dive Subscribe & Save Annual Sale Calendar Streaming Service Comparison Family Sharing Mobile Carrier Deals How to Cancel Pros & Cons Prime Student How to Sign Up

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Credit Cards, Cash Out, Cashback Routes, High Cashback Cards, Lifestyle, Money-Saving Tips, Points & Miles

【ONE BANK】 (formerly B/43) Complete Guide – Latest｜ AI Budgeting App + Visa Prepaid Card in Japan

Always on 2026-08-04

ONE BANK pairs an AI budgeting app with a Visa prepaid card that actually covers utilities, mobile bills, and subscriptions — unlike Kyash or IDARE. The free plan links one bank account and scans 20 receipts a month; Plus costs ¥480 monthly for unlimited linking and 13 Pockets. New sign-ups with a referral code get ¥300 after topping up ¥1,000. Formerly B/43 → Rebranded March 2025 ONE BANK Complete Guide AI Budgeting × Visa Prepaid Card × Utility PaymentsThe all-in-one financial tool for household budget management in Japan What is ONE BANK? ONE BANK (formerly B/43) is an AI budgeting app combined with a Visa prepaid card, operated by SmartBank, Inc. Simply load your monthly budget onto the prepaid card and spend — all transactions are reflected in the app in real-time, automatically creating your expense tracker with zero manual entry. Rebranded from B/43 to ONE BANK in

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Extended-hours trading, Investment, Lifestyle, Money-Saving Tips

Tatiaigai Bunbai (立会外分売) Complete Guide | ~80% Win Rate Low-Risk Investment in Japan

2026-09-29

Major shareholders sell blocks of listed shares outside trading hours at a 2-5% discount to the previous close, with no purchase commission and same-day resale. Since 2018, roughly 80% of distributions have opened above the distribution price, though profit runs only a few thousand yen per 100 shares. Applications close around 8:20 AM on distribution day. 💡 Key Takeaway: Tatiaigai Bunbai (立会外分売 / off-hours block distribution) is a low-risk, beginner-friendly investment opportunity in Japan\’s stock market. You can buy listed company shares at a 2-5% discount from the previous day\’s closing price, with zero purchase fees. Historical data shows a win rate of approximately 80% when selling at opening price — a classic low-risk, modest-return strategy. While individual profits are modest (averaging a few thousand yen per 100 shares), consistent participation steadily builds returns, making it an ideal complement to IPO investing. 🌏 Who This Guide Is For

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【JRE CARD】Complete Guide | 3.5% Cashback at Station Buildings + Suica Commuter Pass

2026-08-04

JRE CARD earns 3.5% at atre, ecute, LUMINE and other JR East station buildings, plus 5% on Mobile Suica commuter passes and eki-net Shinkansen eTickets. The ¥524 annual fee is free the first year, and switching to web statements returns 600 JRE POINT a year — spending about ¥1,300 a month at partner stores covers it. 🚃 JR East View Card JRE CARD Complete Guide 3.5% Rewards at Station Buildings × Suica × Commuter PassThe best credit card for JR East commuters in Japan 📖 This guide is for you if… You regularly shop at atre, ecute, LUMINE and other JR station buildings You commute with Suica and want a combined credit card + commuter pass You want to maximize JRE POINT earnings and redemptions You’re comparing View Card options and unsure which to choose You want to unlock JRE BANK perks like 40% off Shinkansen tickets 📑

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【Wise】Complete Guide for Japan — International Transfers, Multi-Currency & Debit Card

2026-09-30

Wise moves money to 160+ countries at the real mid-market rate, with 74% of transfers arriving in under 20 seconds and average fees around 0.65%. Its multi-currency account holds 40+ currencies and provides local bank details in 10 of them, though Japan residents face a ¥1 million total balance cap. The debit card costs ¥1,200 once, with no annual fee. Wise Complete Guide for Japan The Ultimate Money-Saving Solution for International Transfers, Multi-Currency & Travel 🌍 160+ Countries💱 40+ Currencies⚡ 74% Instant📱 Fully Online 📑 Contents What is Wise? Why Wise? Bank Comparison Safety & Licenses Opening an Account in Japan Sending Money Abroad Multi-Currency Account Wise Debit Card Receiving Money Fee Overview Money-Saving Tips Pros & Cons Wise vs Revolut FAQ 🌏 New to Japan? Where to open your first account, what to bring and the 6-month rule: Opening a Bank Account in Japan as a Foreigner.

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【Revolut】Complete Guide to Revolut in Japan: Sign Up, Save Money & Travel Smart

Always on 2026-09-30

Revolut’s free Standard plan covers ¥300,000 of currency exchange a month at near-interbank rates, and its Visa debit card carries a 0% foreign transaction fee. Signing up takes about five minutes with a Japanese mobile number and ID. Topping up with a Mastercard-brand card is free and still counts toward PayPay Step. Complete Guide to Revolut in Japan: Sign Up, Save Money & Travel Smart Revolut is a UK-based digital finance app used by over 70 million people worldwide. Since launching in Japan in 2020, it has become an essential tool for anyone who travels abroad, shops on international websites, or sends money overseas. With a single app, you can exchange currencies, send money internationally, pay with a Visa debit card, and withdraw local currency from ATMs around the world — all at significantly lower costs than traditional banks charge. This guide covers everything you need to know

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Shareholder Perks, February, Investment

【February 2026】Shareholder Benefits Summary — Holdings & Watchlist

2026-08-04

February’s record date covers four existing holdings — Kojima’s vouchers total ¥5,000 a year, and TKP’s hotel voucher is worth ¥10,000 — alongside three purchase candidates, including Himaraya for under ¥90,000. IDOM’s new digital gift benefit is worth ¥2,500 at 100 shares and requires no continuous holding for 2026. A comprehensive summary of shareholder benefits (kabunushi yutai) for the February 2026 record date. This covers current holdings, fractional share positions for long-term qualification, purchase candidates, and a newly curated watchlist. 📑 Contents Current Holdings (4 Stocks) Purchase Candidates (3 Stocks) Fractional Share Positions (7 Stocks) Watchlist Past February Benefit Records Current Holdings (4 Stocks) Stocks where the author holds 100+ shares with confirmed February benefits. Kojima (7513) 100 Shares | Record: Feb & Aug Benefit: Kojima store shopping vouchers (twice yearly) Annual value: Feb ¥2,000 + Aug ¥3,000 = ¥5,000 total Long-term: Fractional shares held since Nov 2022

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Rakuten, EC Deals, Hot Tips, Point Deals, Points & Miles

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

2026-08-03

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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Money-Saving Tips, Lifestyle

[Latest] ことら送金 (Kotora) Complete Guide ｜ Japan’s Free Instant Bank Transfer Service

2026-09-29

ことら送金 moves ¥1–¥100,000 between bank accounts instantly, 24/7, at ¥0 across all 418+ participating institutions, using only a phone number or email. Skipping five ¥440 cross-bank ATM transfers a month saves ¥26,400 a year. Rakuten Bank and PayPay Bank remain unsupported, and Japan Post Bank caps you at five transfers per month. 💰 Zero Fees · Instant Arrival ことら送金 Complete GuideJapan’s Free Instant Transfer Service 418+ supported institutions · Send via phone number or email · Up to ¥100,000 per transferStop paying ¥220–990 in bank transfer fees — forever ¥0 Fee at all institutions 418+ Supported institutions 86% User satisfaction 📑 Table of Contents What is ことら送金? How to use ことら送金 Supported institutions & apps Fee comparison: How much can you save? Transfer limits by bank Five key advantages Comparison with PayPay, 楽天キャッシュ, and others Point-earning strategies (ポイ活) Campaigns & promotions 10 things ことら送金 can’t do Latest developments

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Hot Tips, EC Deals, Rakuten

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

2026-08-03

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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Hot Tips, EC Deals, Rakuten

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

2026-08-03

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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Lifestyle, Hot Tips, Travel for Less

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

2026-07-30

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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Lifestyle, Hot Tips, Travel for Less

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

2026-07-30

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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