🏃 Rakuten Shopping Marathon is LIVE!
Shop around to earn up to 10x points! Don’t miss this chance to save big
⚡ Quick 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
On days ending in 5 or 0, get +4x points with Rakuten Card!
Two chances during this marathon period
🔥 Hot Products This Marathon
🎫 Gift Cards & Vouchers
Rakken (Rakuten Gift Card)
A classic choice for shop hopping. Available from ¥1,000, can be used for Rakuten purchases.
Tip: Buy ¥1,000 worth from multiple shops to efficiently increase your shop count.
Apple Gift Card
Usable across Apple services including App Store, Apple Music, and iCloud. A must-have for iPhone users.
Uses: In-app purchases, subscriptions, Apple product purchases
Google Play Gift Card
Android users take note! A 10% OFF coupon is available this time.
🎮 Gaming & Entertainment
PlayStation 5
PS5 is available on Rakuten Market. With point rewards factored in, it could be a better deal than electronics stores.
Tip: High-priced items may hit the points cap, so plan your purchases strategically.
Alarmo – Nintendo Sound Clock
Nintendo’s new alarm clock featuring sounds from Mario, Zelda, and other classic games.
📷 Cameras & Photography
FUJIFILM instax mini Film
Film for instant cameras. As a consumable, it’s a great item to stock up on during sales.
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS
Compact digital camera with 40x optical zoom. Perfect for travel or sports events. Also shoots 4K video.
TAMRON 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 (Sony E-mount)
Fast standard zoom lens for Sony mirrorless cameras. Improved image quality and AF performance in the 2nd generation.
🍊 Food & Fruits
Iyokan Citrus 10kg from Ehime Prefecture
Fresh Iyokan citrus from Ehime at a great price! 5% OFF coupon currently available.
💰 How to Maximize Your Points
📈 Point Multiplier System
- Shop Around: Up to +9x (10 shops = 10x)
- Days ending in 5 or 0: +4x with Rakuten Card
- Rakuten Books: Separate entry for additional bonus
- SPU: Up to 17x
⚠️ Always complete your entry before purchasing!
💡 Important Notes
- Points Cap: Shop around bonus maxes out at 7,000 points
- Minimum ¥1,000 per shop: Must spend ¥1,000+ (tax included) to count
- Same shop = 1 count: Multiple purchases from same shop only count as 1
- Limited-time points: Bonus points expire at end of following month
- Check coupons: First 2 hours have limited-time coupons!
📋 Summary
The January 2026 Shopping Marathon is the first major point bonus opportunity of the new year!
- Best days: January 10 or 15 (days ending in 5 or 0)
- Shop hopping items: Rakken and gift cards efficiently increase your shop count
- Point sites: Go through Moppy or Hapitas for extra +1%
Remember to complete your entry before shopping, and happy saving!