⭐ FeaturedBest free annual-fee credit cards in Japan
Living in Japan and looking for a credit card with no annual fee? Here are 5 of the best options—high points, easy approval, and super convenient for everyday use.
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Tips, guides, and insider info to help you save more in Japan
⭐ FeaturedLiving in Japan and looking for a credit card with no annual fee? Here are 5 of the best options—high points, easy approval, and super convenient for everyday use.
· 5 min read
![[2026/05] Amazon Smile Sale 2026: A roundup of standout deals](/_next/image?url=%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2F1779454409132-ntg7yl79wa.png&w=3840&q=75)
Amazon Smile Sale is back on Amazon JP with plenty of discounts on tech, lifestyle goods, and everyday essentials. We’ll keep updating the most noteworthy deals throughout the event.
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PayPay has a 「地域商品券」 section where you can buy local support vouchers with a bonus of about 20–30%. In this post, I’ve outlined how to check them, how to use them, and the key things to keep in mind.
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From mobile internet to NURO fiber—here’s my experience after three years of use.
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![[2026] Rakuten Shopping Marathon 09/05 – 16/05: Tips to grab deals and optimize points when shopping on Rakuten](/_next/image?url=%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2F1778861120750-l2qia9hubrs.png&w=3840&q=75)
Rakuten Shopping Marathon runs from 09/05 to 16/05, with a program that gives you more points the more shops you buy from. If you know how to make the most of point-up offers, coupons, and bonus campaigns, this is one of the best times to shop on Rakuten.
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