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Point Sites for Foreigners in Japan: How to Earn & Cash Out

Always on 2026-08-17

Foreigners in Japan can earn on point sites like Moppy and Hapitas — roughly 1% back when routing Rakuten purchases through them, or 3,000–8,000 points for a no-annual-fee credit card application. Cashing out to a bank requires a Japanese account and a residence card with an exactly matching name; without one, take gift-card payouts instead. The sites are Japanese-only. Earn Smart in Your Spare Time! Point Activities (ポイ活) Beginner’s Guide Use point sites to save tens of thousands of yen per year!【Latest】 This Article is For Expats in Japan who want to save money through point activities Beginners who’ve heard of ポイ活 but don’t know where to start Anyone looking to earn extra rewards from everyday shopping in Japan All you need is an email address to get started — completely free! “I’ve heard of point activities, but where do I start?” “Can I really earn points?” This…

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Rakuten Mobile Employee Referral Campaign: 14,000 Points, Explained by a Rakuten Employee

Always on 2026-09-27

Rakuten Mobile’s employee referral (code 2162) pays 14,000 points for an MNP switch and 11,000 for a new line, split into three payouts starting four months after your referral login. Second lines and returning customers qualify, unlike the standard referral program. Miss the 10-second Rakuten Link call and you get nothing. Updated August 6, 2026 · Campaign code 2162 Written and maintained by a current Rakuten Group employee. Every condition below was checked line by line against the official campaign rules (as of August 3, 2026), with screenshots of the official page included. The referral link is the author’s own. TL;DR: Sign up for Rakuten Mobile through the referral link on this page and get 14,000 points if you switch carriers (MNP), or 11,000 points for a new line (employee referral campaign, code 2162). Unlike the regular referral program, second lines and returning customers qualify too. Only 4

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Japanese IPO Investing for Foreigners: How the Lottery Works

Always on 2026-08-04

Foreign residents can apply for Japanese IPOs with just a residence card and a My Number — there is no nationality rule and no permanent residency requirement. From 2004 to 2025, about 81% of IPOs opened above their offering price, but allocation odds run near 1%, so opening accounts at several brokers and applying to every issue is the practical approach. 📈 Low Risk, High Return Investment Strategy Complete Guide to Japanese IPO Investing 81% Win Rate (2004-2025) | 7 Ways to Boost Your Odds【Latest】 🌏 This Article is For Expats in Japan looking to grow wealth through IPO investing Investment beginners wanting to improve their IPO winning odds Anyone comparing Japanese securities companies’ IPO lottery systems 💡 With a residence card and My Number, anyone can open a securities account and start! 🔥 Check Latest IPO Schedule Now! Updated Daily 📊 👉 Complete Guide to Japanese IPO

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NISA, Investment, Japan Survival Guide, Lifestyle, Money-Saving Tips

NISA for Foreigners in Japan: Can You Use It?

Always on 2026-09-30

Foreigners qualify for NISA by residency, not nationality: a residence card, a My Number, and age 18 or over are enough to invest up to ¥3.6 million a year free of the usual 20.315% tax on gains. The account is tied to your Japan residency, so a permanent departure forces you to close it. Tax-Free Investing in Japan – Your Ultimate Wealth Building Tool NISA for Foreigners in Japan: Can You Use It? Quick answer for foreigners Yes — foreigners can use NISA. Eligibility is by residency, not nationality. If you are a Japan tax resident with a residence card and My Number, aged 18+, you can open a NISA and invest tax-free, just like Japanese residents. The two largest online brokers are Rakuten Securities and SBI Securities (SBI takes applications from foreign nationals by mail only). The big catch: NISA is tied to your Japan residency —

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