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【Feb 19 8PM – Feb 23】Rakuten Shopping Marathon: Up to 11,500 Points!

May | ⏱ 2026-02-19 🔄 2026-08-03 | Leave a Comment

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: Point earnings are capped at 11,500 this round — 10,000 from shopping across 10 or more stores, plus a 1,500-point Rakuma bonus that runs higher than usual. Entry opens Feb 17 at 10:00 AM, and the point boost period runs from Feb 19 at 8:00 PM until Feb 23 at 1:59 AM. All five entry links must be clicked separately. 🎉 This round’s point limit is higher! Shop-hopping limit 10,000pts + Rakuma bonus 1,500pts Total up to 11,500 points! 📝 Entry Period Feb 17 (Tue) 10:00 AM ～ Feb 23 (Mon) 1:59 AM 🛒 Point Boost Period Feb 19 (Thu) 8:00 PM ～ Feb 23 (Mon) 1:59 AM 🏆 […]

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Money-Saving Tips, Lifestyle

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

May | ⏱ 2026-02-14 🔄 2026-08-04 | Leave a Comment

Key Takeaways: 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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Point Deals, Hot Tips, Points & Miles

Visa Touch Payment Roulette Cashback Campaign in Japan | Win Every Time

May | ⏱ 2026-02-11 🔄 2026-08-04 | Leave a Comment

Key Takeaways: Every smartphone Visa Touch payment of ¥1,000 or more wins cashback between February 10 and April 30, 2026 — ¥500 at 10%, ¥150 at 30%, ¥100 at 60%, or about ¥155 back per ¥1,000 spent. Register on Visa Wari before you pay, and each card allows up to 100 spins. 🎰 VISA CASHBACK Win Cashback Every Time!Visa Touch Payment Roulette Spin the roulette on every ¥1,000+ Visa Touch Payment100% win rate — up to ¥500 cashback per spin 📅 Feb 10 – Apr 30, 2026 Visa Japan is running the “Smartphone Visa Touch Payment Cashback Campaign” nationwide. During the campaign period, every time you make a Visa Touch Payment of ¥1,000 or more using your smartphone, you get to spin a roulette for guaranteed cashback — every single time! There’s no daily limit on spins, and each card can be used for up to 100 spins. It works

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Hot Tips, EC Deals, Rakuten

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

May | ⏱ 2026-02-05 🔄 2026-08-03 | Leave a Comment

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

May | ⏱ 2026-02-04 🔄 2026-08-03 | Leave a Comment

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

May | ⏱ 2026-02-04 🔄 2026-07-30 | Leave a Comment

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

May | ⏱ 2026-02-03 🔄 2026-07-30 | Leave a Comment

Key Takeaways: 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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Point Deals, Hot Tips, Points & Miles

【February 2026】Hot Pepper Beauty “Vivivi Festival” Up to 50% Points Back Campaign

May | ⏱ 2026-01-30 🔄 2026-08-04 | Leave a Comment

Key Takeaways: Hot Pepper Beauty’s Vivivi Festival gives back up to 50% in limited points, capped at 20,000 — 10,000 for hair salons and 10,000 for nails, eyelashes, relaxation, or esthetics. Pre-registration between January 5 and February 4, 2026 is mandatory, and only the first 1 million reservations qualify. Points arrive around March 16 and expire April 30, 2026. 【February 2026】Hot Pepper Beauty “Vivivi Festival” Up to 50% Points Back Campaign | May’s Money Room 【February 2026】Hot Pepper Beauty “Vivivi Festival” – Up to 50% Points Back Campaign 📌 Who Should Read This Planning to use hair salons, nail salons, or eyelash salons Want to make affordable reservations through Hot Pepper Beauty Looking to save on beauty expenses Don’t want to miss the up to 50% points back mega campaign 🎉 Vivivi Festival (Exciting Points Back Campaign) Up to 50% Points Back Limited to first 1 million reservations! Maximum 20,000

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FamiPay for Foreigners in Japan: How to Register, Charge & Save

May | ⏱ 2026-01-25 🔄 2026-08-17 | Leave a Comment

Key Takeaways: Foreigners can register FamiPay with a phone number, but credit-card top-ups only work with JCB-brand cards, so most Visa and Mastercard holders charge with cash at the register. Since August 2025, JCB cards other than the Famima Card are capped at ¥20,000 per month for charging, while linking dPoint, Rakuten Point or V-Point brings the base rate to 1.5%. FamiPay is one of the most cost-effective convenience store payment methods in Japan. By strategically combining charging methods, coupons, and point systems, you can achieve over 13% cashback. This guide covers everything you need to maximize FamiPay’s value: charging techniques, POSA card purchase strategies, free coupon acquisition, and comparisons with other payment methods. Quick answer for foreigners Yes — foreigners can use FamiPay (FamilyMart’s QR payment app). Sign up in the app with a phone number. The big catch for foreigners is charging: credit-card top-ups only work with JCB-brand

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【IDARE】: 1.0-2.2% Annual Return Prepaid Card Strategy & Tips

May | ⏱ 2026-01-22 🔄 2026-09-12 | Leave a Comment

Key Takeaways: IDARE pays a variable annual return set by your IDARE Rank, which launched on July 1, 2026 (Platinum 2.2% / Gold 2.0% / Silver 1.5% / Bronze 1.0%, decided by the previous month’s average balance; IDARE advertises it as up to 2.2% equivalent, with the bonus rates applied from August 1, 2026). From the payout on October 1, 2026 the old cap — 20% of the previous month’s deposits — is gone, so you receive the full amount based on your average balance and rank even if you never top up. Foreign transaction fees are 0% only at the top Platinum rank since July 15, 2026 (Gold 1.0% / Silver 2.0% / Bronze 3.0%), and ATM withdrawals abroad aren’t supported. Since June 2, 2026, top-ups no longer count toward PayPay Step. Up to a 2.2% annual return on your balance, and 0% foreign transaction fees at the top

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