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ETC Mileage Service Guide｜Registration, Points & Discounts in Japan

May | ⏱ 2026-01-20 🔄 2026-07-30 | Leave a Comment

Key Takeaways: Registration is free, and NEXCO tolls earn one point per ¥10, with 5,000 points converting to ¥5,000 — the best rate at 10%. Once registered, weekday trips between 6:00–9:00 AM or 5:00–8:00 PM return 30% at five to nine monthly uses, and 50% at ten or more. From FY2026, late-night discounts will require registration. The ETC Mileage Service is Japan’s free highway points system that gives you up to 10%+ cashback on toll fees! Combined with the “Weekday Morning/Evening Discount,” you can get up to 50% back! If you have an ETC card and haven’t registered, you’re losing money. ETC Mileage Service Official Site (Japanese) 📌 What is the ETC Mileage Service? The ETC Mileage Service is a free point cashback system jointly operated by NEXCO East, Central, and West Japan, along with the Honshu-Shikoku Bridge Expressway Company. Item Details Registration & Annual Fee Completely FREE Point Reward […]

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d point × Amazon: Earn Up to 2% Cashback on Every Purchase

May | ⏱ 2026-01-17 🔄 2026-08-11 | Leave a Comment

Key Takeaways: Linking a free d account to Amazon Japan earns 1% back on orders of ¥5,000 or more, capped at 100pt per order. Five-star members, who need 5,000 points over the past three months, earn 2% instead. No docomo phone contract is required, and the linking itself takes only a few minutes. Shopping on Amazon Japan and still using just one payment method? With a simple setup—linking your d point account—you can earn up to 2% cashback on your Amazon purchases! And the best part? No docomo phone contract required—anyone can use it for free. 💰 Amazon × d point Maximum Cashback 2% 5-Star Member + Orders ¥5,000+ = Up to 2% Cashback 📌 What is d point? Why Should You Use It? d point is a universal loyalty point system operated by NTT docomo in Japan. Although it’s run by docomo, you don’t need a docomo phone contract—anyone

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SMBC Card NL for Foreigners in Japan: Can You Get It?

May | ⏱ 2026-01-17 🔄 2026-08-04 | Leave a Comment

Key Takeaways: Foreigners in Japan can get the SMBC Card NL — nationality is not the barrier. You need a residence card with comfortably more than six months left, a matching Japanese address, a domestic bank account, and a carrier phone number (050 and VoIP numbers are rejected). The annual fee is permanently free, with up to 20% rewards at partner stores. 🎯 Earn up to ¥15,000 via Point Sites + Official Bonus 💳 SMBC Card NL Complete Guide Free Annual Fee Forever ・ Up to 20% Cashback at Convenience Stores ・ Instant Issuance in 10 Seconds 🎯 This Guide Is Perfect For Those who want a permanently free high-value credit card People who frequently shop at convenience stores, McDonald’s, Starbucks, etc. Smart consumers who want to earn extra rewards through point sites Those using or planning to use SBI Securities for investing Foreigners/students applying for their first credit card

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【From Feb 2】Tokyo App 11,000 Points Guide｜How to Apply & Receive

May | ⏱ 2026-01-17 🔄 2026-08-04 | Leave a Comment

Key Takeaways: Tokyo residents aged 15 or older with a valid My Number Card and an NFC-capable phone can claim 11,000 points from the Tokyo Official App, with applications opening February 2, 2026. Verification takes two 4-digit PINs and a card scan, and points arrive within a few days. They exchange 1:1 for au PAY, d Points, Rakuten Pay, or V Points. Tokyo Official App · Living Support Program Free Points from Tokyo! 11,000 pt Applications Open Feb 2, 2026 | Easy 3-Step Process Eligibility Requirements Age 15 or older Resident of Tokyo Valid My Number Card(not expired) NFC-enabled phoneiPhone iOS16+ / Android 11+ 📸 Step-by-Step Guide with Screenshots 🔔 Before You Start: Please have the following ready: My Number Card (valid/not expired) User Authentication PIN (利用者証明用 – 4 digits) Card Information PIN (券面事項入力補助用 – 4 digits) 💡 Both PINs are 4-digit numbers you set when you got your My

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Marriott Bonvoy AMEX Referral｜Up to 111,000 Points (Increased Offer)

May | ⏱ 2026-01-16 🔄 2026-08-08 | Leave a Comment

Key Takeaways: Applying through a referral link and spending ¥1.5 million within six months earns up to 111,000 Marriott Bonvoy points — roughly one night at the Tokyo Ritz-Carlton, and more than the ¥82,500 annual fee. Smaller budgets still work: ¥300,000 in three months returns 19,000 points. Applying directly on the official site puts that same bonus at 45,000 instead of 56,000, for a 100,000-point total. Latest Campaign Alert Marriott Bonvoy AMEX Premium Get up to 111,000 Points Easily earn back the annual fee! Worth ~1 night at Ritz-Carlton ⏰ Campaign period: applications by October 5, 2026 Campaign Highlights Great opportunity – Up to 111,000 points, easily covers the annual fee High value – Worth ~1 night at Ritz-Carlton or ~3 nights at regular Marriott Referral only – Must apply through referral link to qualify We Can Send You a Referral Link The boosted bonus applies only to applications made

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AirWallet New User Campaign｜Get Up to ¥8,000【Jan 2026】

May | ⏱ 2026-01-14 🔄 2026-08-04 | Leave a Comment

Key Takeaways: New AirWallet users can stack four bonuses for ¥8,000 total: ¥500 for a referral code, ¥2,000 for ID verification plus a ¥15,000 top-up by January 28, 2026, ¥5,000 for a first ¥30,000 MUFG Bank top-up by March 31, and ¥500 from the 50% cashback run. Withdrawals back to your bank are free. AirWallet New User Campaign – Get Up to 8,000 Yen 💰 AirWallet New User Campaign Get Up to ¥8,000 in Rewards! AirWallet is a mobile payment app by Recruit Group. New users can now stack multiple campaigns and earn up to ¥8,000 in rewards! This guide explains how to claim each bonus and important things to note. 💡 What is AirWallet? AirWallet is a mobile payment app by Recruit Group that allows COIN+ payments at over 500,000 stores across Japan. ✨ Key Benefits Free Withdrawals — Withdraw your balance to your bank account anytime with zero

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Already Using? Still OK! PayPay Referral Code for 300 Points

May | ⏱ 2026-01-12 🔄 2026-08-12 | Leave a Comment

Key Takeaways: PayPay’s friend referral bonus is still open to existing users: enter code 02-WR01JRF within 60 days of registration, then pay ¥1,000 or more to receive 300 points. Only PayPay Balance, PayPay Points, and PayPay Credit qualify — payments combining PayPay Debit with PayPay Points are excluded. 📱 Get 300 Points with PayPay Referral Code 💡 Already using? Still OK within 60 days of registration! Haven’t entered a referral code yet? Enter now and get 300 points! Referral Code 02-WR01JRF 🎁 Get 300 Points! 👆 Tap to copy ✓ Copied! How to Enter the Referral Code On PayPay home screen, tap “すべて” (All) Find “友だち紹介特典” (Friend Referral) in the “おトク” section Enter referral code 02-WR01JRF Make a payment of ¥1,000 or more with PayPay Get 300 points! 🎉 ⚠️ Conditions to Earn Bonus Enter referral code within 60 days of PayPay registration After entering the code, spend ¥1,000 or

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Rakuten Card Ribo Points Trick: A Foreigner’s Safe Guide

May | ⏱ 2026-01-10 🔄 2026-08-04 | Leave a Comment

Key Takeaways: Register ato-ribo on ¥40,000 in Rakuten Card charges for 2,000 points, or ¥70,000 for 4,000, then repay in full through e-NAVI the same day so interest stays near zero. Leave the balance revolving and it accrues about 17.64% APR on a standard Rakuten Card, erasing the reward. The portal and deadlines are Japanese-only. 💳 Rakuten Card “Ato-Ribo” Campaign Guide Earn 2,000-4,000 Rakuten Points with Almost Zero Interest! Rakuten Card runs a monthly “Ato-Ribo” (後からリボ払い) campaign where you can earn 2,000-4,000 Rakuten points simply by converting purchases to revolving payments. With the method explained in this guide, you can earn these points while paying almost zero interest! 📅 Current Campaign (January 2026) Campaign Period: January 9 (Fri) – January 22 (Thu), 2026 Requirement Reward Effective Rate Ato-Ribo ¥40,000+ 2,000 points 5.0% Ato-Ribo ¥70,000+ 4,000 points 5.71% ⚠️ You must set “Ribo Payment Course” to ¥10,000 or less Quick answer

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Credit Card Tsumitate for Foreigners in Japan: Can You Do It?

May | ⏱ 2026-01-10 🔄 2026-08-01 | Leave a Comment

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【Jan 9-16】Rakuten Shopping Marathon 11x + SPU Up to 47x Points

May | ⏱ 2026-01-08 🔄 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 from 20:00 on January 9 to 01:59 on January 16, 2026, with shop-hopping stacking up to 11x points and SPU pushing the total as high as 47x, capped at 8,500 points. Rakuma purchases qualify, and Furusato Nozei donations count toward your store tally. Entry is required before the campaign starts. 🛍️ Rakuten Shopping Marathon is Here! 🎯 Enter Now 📅 January 9 (Thu) 20:00 – January 16 (Thu) 01:59, 2026 ✨ Campaign Highlights 🔥 Shop at multiple stores to earn up to 11x points ⚡ Combine with SPU for up to 47x points 🎁 Rakuma purchases also eligible for point boost 💰 Earn up to

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