/en/tags/point/Recent content in Point on Guide to Credit Cards, Smartphone Payments, and Rewards in JapanHugo -- gohugo.ioenMLI PayWed, 08 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0900/en/credit-card/best-credit-cards-summer-2026/Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0900/en/credit-card/best-credit-cards-summer-2026/<img src="/img/thumbnail/best-credit-cards-summer-2026-en.png" alt="Featured image of post Best Credit Cards for Summer 2026: Reward Rates and Perks Compared" /><p>Choosing a credit card for summer 2026 requires strategic thinking, considering the bonus season and travel demand. This article compares recommended summer credit cards by reward rate and perks.</p> <h2 id="sumitomo-mitsui-card-gold-nl">Sumitomo Mitsui Card Gold (NL) </h2><p>This popular card offers free annual fees for life when you spend over 1 million yen annually on contactless payments. Enjoy up to 7% rewards at convenience stores and family restaurants with touch payment. In summer 2026, the network of eligible stores has expanded further, increasing opportunities while traveling.</p>/en/poi-katsu/summer-2026-point-max-strategy/Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0900/en/poi-katsu/summer-2026-point-max-strategy/<img src="/img/thumbnail/summer-2026-point-max-strategy-en.png" alt="Featured image of post Summer 2026 Point Activity Guide: Triple-Dipping with PayPay, Rakuten, and d-barai" /><p>Summer 2026 brings large-scale point campaigns from major payment services. By combining PayPay, Rakuten, and d-barai, you can triple-dip to maximize point efficiency. Here is the complete summer poi-katsu strategy guide.</p> <h2 id="paypay-summer-mega-campaign">PayPay: Summer Mega Campaign </h2><p>PayPay is running the &ldquo;Summer PayPay Festival&rdquo; from July 2026, offering up to 20% bonus rewards at participating stores. Combined with Yahoo! Shopping, you earn PayPay points on every purchase. Since many campaigns require pre-registration, check the campaign page in the app in early July.</p>