Campaigns on MLI Pay

Special Campaigns List: Get Extra Rewards on E-Money Top-ups

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0900

E-money systems like Suica, nanaco, and WAON are staples of Japanese life. While standard top-ups are simple, routing them through high-yield credit cards during specific campaigns multiplies your point gains. We explore the best top-up channels.

Leading E-Money Funding Routes

1. Rakuten Card to Rakuten Cash

Funding your Rakuten Cash balance via Rakuten Card returns a steady 0.5% point yield.

2. Apple Pay to WAON/nanaco Top-ups

Using select high-yield cards to fund WAON/nanaco via Apple Pay triggers card-issuer points, allowing you to use those balances to pay for taxes or daily essentials while capturing secondary points.

Travel Booking Campaigns for Super Point Rewards

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:10:00 +0900

Since vacations carry high costs, booking them via high-yield travel networks is critical. By choosing the right booking portals and routing them via credit card shopping malls, you can harvest massive rewards. We highlight the best travel campaigns in Japan.

Top Travel Booking Campaigns

1. Rakuten Travel “Super SALE” & “5 and 0 Days”

Rakuten Travel periodically runs sales and distributes 20% off coupons on luxury hotels and hot springs on days ending in 5 or 0, paying out tons of Rakuten Points.

Campaign Reward Timing and Tips to Avoid Forgetting to Use Them

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:15:00 +0900

Have you ever participated in a points campaign, only to forget when the rewards payout, or discover they expired before you used them? To avoid wasting your efforts, we explain the payout timelines of campaigns and share point management tips.

Payout Timelines of Campaign Points

While base purchase points clear within days, promotional campaign bonus points typically payout months later (e.g., “end of the month after next”).

3 Ways to Prevent Points Expiration

1. Monitor Limited-Time Point Expiry Dates

Campaign points are almost always “limited-time points” (期間限定ポイント), expiring in months. Check your loyalty app dashboards regularly.

Tricks to Maximize Benefits by Combining Furusato Tax & Cashless

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 16:05:00 +0900

Furusato Tax (ふるさと納税) lets you secure premium regional gifts for a net out-of-pocket cost of 2,000 JPY. By funding these donations via specific cashless channels, you can collect reward points that exceed the 2,000 JPY fee, resulting in a net profit.

Stacking Points Beyond the 2,000 JPY Deductible

Suppose your annual tax donation is 30,000 JPY:

Net Cost: 2,000 JPY (as 28,000 JPY is deducted from your next year’s taxes).
Target Points: If you earn 2,000+ points (approx. 6.7% yield), your net donation cost becomes negative.

Top Strategies for Maximum Returns

1. Donate During Rakuten Shopping Marathons

Rakuten Furusato Tax qualifies for Shop Cross-Buying multipliers. Stacking your multiplier above 10x on a 30,000 JPY donation yields 3,000+ points, easily outstripping the 2,000 JPY fee.

Strategy to Maximize Rewards in Rakuten's Shopping Marathon

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 15:45:00 +0900

The “Shopping Marathon” (お買い物マラソン) is a monthly recurring sale on Rakuten Ichiba. By buying items across multiple storefronts, you scale your reward multiplier up to 10x+. We show you how to maximize points during these events.

Understanding Shop Cross-Buying (ショップ買いまわり)

Every purchase of 1,000 JPY (tax-incl.) or more at a distinct store increases your points multiplier across all purchases made during the marathon.

How to Shop Smartly during Yahoo! Shopping & Super PayPay Festivals

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:50:00 +0900

For Softbank/Y-Mobile subscribers and heavy PayPay users, the sales on Yahoo! Shopping and the quarterly “Super PayPay Festivals” (超PayPay祭) are massive savings opportunities. We explore how to optimize your purchases during these events.

Yahoo! Shopping Base Multipliers

Everyday 5%: Paying via PayPay card or balance secures 5% back daily.
LYP Premium Membership: Adds an automatic +2.0% returns.

Surviving the “Super PayPay Festival”

This festival boosts returns up to 20-30%+ during promotional peaks.

Latest Cashless Payment High-Reward Campaigns This Month

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 15:30:00 +0900

Every month, payment companies run competitive reward promotions. Riding these campaigns can discount your daily costs by 10% to 30%. We round up the best campaigns active this month and show you where to capture maximum savings.

Key Campaigns Active This Month

1. Municipality Cashless Campaigns (Up to 20-30% Back)

Municipalities nationwide collaborate with PayPay, d払い, and au PAY. Spending at participating shops in designated areas returns up to 30% back.

Comparison of New Credit Card Enrollment Campaign Benefits

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:35:00 +0900

One of the best benefits of getting a new credit card is the sign-up bonus. Issuers offer substantial points or cashback rewards to attract new cardholders. We compare the most rewarding card sign-up promotions currently available.

1. Sumitomo Mitsui Card Platinum Preferred

Provides massive V-Points upon card issuance and hitting early spending thresholds. While the annual fee is high, the initial year’s return easily offsets it.

Normally awards 5,000 points, but periodically boosts rewards to 7,000 or 8,000 points during special promotional weeks. Wait for these boosts.

Point-Up Strategies for Amazon Prime Day & Black Friday

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 15:55:00 +0900

Amazon’s flagship sales, “Prime Day” (July) and “Black Friday” (November), slash prices. But the real savings come by pairing discounts with the concurrent “Point-Up Campaigns.” We show you how to maximize your point returns.

How the Point-Up Campaign Works

Spending 10,000 JPY (tax-incl.) or more during the sale scales your point returns by up to 10%+.

Standard Multiplier Breakdown

Prime Membership: +1.5% to +2.0%
Amazon Mastercard Payment: +2.5% to +3.0%
Designated Category Purchase: +4.0% to +5.0% (changes every event)

Hacks to Optimize Your Spend

1. Fund via Amazon Gift Card Campaigns

Check for pre-sale credit card top-up promotions on Amazon Gift Cards. Top up your balance first, then pay via gift cards to secure double returns.

Local Gov Reward Campaigns: Cashless & Administrative Points

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 15:40:00 +0900

Municipalities in Japan run promotions leveraging cashless systems to stimulate local spending. While the federal My Number Card points project has concluded, local cities offer high-yield regional cashback campaigns. We examine how they work and where to find them.

Mechanics of Municipal Campaigns

Using local government budgets, users spending at merchants in target municipalities via PayPay, au PAY, d払い, or Rakuten Pay earn 10% to 30% back in reward points.