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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 🔄 2026-08-04 | Leave a Comment

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

May | ⏱ 2026-03-19 🔄 2026-07-30 | Leave a Comment

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

May | ⏱ 2026-03-19 🔄 2026-08-04 | Leave a Comment

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

May | ⏱ 2026-03-19 🔄 2026-08-04 | Leave a Comment

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

May | ⏱ 2026-03-14 🔄 2026-08-06 | Leave a Comment

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

May | ⏱ 2026-03-10 🔄 2026-08-04 | Leave a Comment

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

May | ⏱ 2026-03-07 🔄 2026-08-11 | Leave a Comment

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

May | ⏱ 2026-03-06 🔄 2026-08-04 | Leave a Comment

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

May | ⏱ 2026-02-27 🔄 2026-08-04 | Leave a Comment

Key Takeaways: 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

May | ⏱ 2026-02-27 🔄 2026-08-04 | Leave a Comment

Key Takeaways: 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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