Campaign Info After Getting Hyped About New Devices With Friends, I Reviewed My Contract First
When a conversation with friends about new tablets and phones gets me excited, I end up wanting to review my contract before buying anything new. Here's a rundown of Rakuten Mobile's iPhone discount campaign — eligible models, pricing, and conditions — along with where my own device situation currently stands.
Rakuten Mobile The iPhone Duo Has My Attention, But Buying One Means Getting the Family on Board First
The foldable iPhone Duo was just announced, and honestly, it caught my attention. Here's a look at Rakuten Mobile's device upgrade program, plus how we go about reaching an agreement within the family before a purchase like this.
Campaign Info Win an お買いものパンダ Stainless Steel Bottle by Lottery: Rakuten Super Point Screen's New Campaign
Rakuten Super Point Screen has launched a new campaign giving away an お買いものパンダ stainless steel bottle to 200 lucky winners by lottery. Here's a rundown of how to enter and the conditions that boost your odds of winning.
Rakuten Mobile I Tried to Consolidate My Family's Multiple Phone Lines at a Store — and Ran Into Two Unexpected Obstacles
I looked into whether I could handle my family's mobile lines together at a store. There turned out to be a few things worth knowing beforehand, like an online-only system and constraints on proxy applications.
Campaign Info Rakuten Bank's 4,000-Point Account-Opening Campaign, Tied to the Rakuten Super Sale
Rakuten Bank is running a campaign timed to the Rakuten Super Sale, where opening an account and meeting the conditions gets you a guaranteed 4,000 points. Let's go over the conditions and the things worth watching out for.
Campaign Info New Rakuten Card Sign-Up + Rakuten Super Sale: A Campaign for 10x Points on Your Shopping
I found a campaign where signing up for a new Rakuten Card gets you 10x points on Rakuten Ichiba purchases during the Rakuten Super Sale period. Here's a breakdown of the terms, combined with the regular sign-up bonus.
Campaign Info Under 25 Only: I Found a Campaign Where Rakuten Card × Rakuten Pay Gives 20% Back
While browsing Rakuten Card's list of campaigns, I noticed a promotion limited to people 25 and under. I'm past the age cutoff myself, but let's break down the conditions.
Campaign Info Rakuten ANA Mileage Club Card — A New Sign-Up Campaign for Points and Miles
There was a campaign where signing up for and using the Rakuten ANA Mileage Club Card would earn you both points and miles. The rewards came in two separate tracks with different conditions, so I sorted through the details.
Rakuten Points I Heard 'Days Ending in 5 and 0' Give 4x Points — Turns Out It's Only +1x on Its Own
Rakuten Card's 'Days Ending in 5 and 0' campaign is often talked about as giving 4x points, but when I checked the actual breakdown, the campaign itself only adds +1x. Here's an untangling of this easily misunderstood system.
Rakuten Points お買いものパンダ's "Secret Mission": I Went Hunting for Coins Across 4 Apps
I took part in Rakuten Super Point Screen's "Secret Mission." Coins aren't just hidden in the Super Point Screen app — they're also scattered across Rakuten PointClub, Rakuten Pay, and Rakuten Kakeibo. Here's a rundown of what I found when I went looking.
Campaign Info I tried Rakuten Card's no-lose lottery for Apple Pay Visa touch payments
Rakuten Card's Visa brand just launched a campaign where every Apple Pay Visa touch payment enters you into a lottery you can't lose. Here's a rundown of the entry conditions and how the prizes work.
Campaign Info Rakuten Bank: Open an Account and Deposit to Get 1,000 Points, Guaranteed
Rakuten Bank runs an ongoing campaign that guarantees 1,000 points for opening your first account and making a deposit. Here's a rundown of the conditions and what to watch out for when applying.
Campaign Info If You're a Rakuten Mobile Subscriber, You Can Get a ¥300-Off Rakuten Books Coupon Through Referrals
I found a campaign where sharing a Rakuten Mobile referral link with three people gets you a ¥300-off coupon for Rakuten Books. Let's break down the conditions, including the requirement that the person doing the referring must be a Rakuten Mobile subscriber.
Rakuten Mobile Rakuten Mobile's New arrows Alpha2: Checking Its Toughness and Price
The arrows Alpha2 has been getting attention on social media. Curious about its toughness — it meets 23 MIL-STD test items and survives a 1.8m drop test — I checked Rakuten Mobile's official page for the pricing and campaign details.
Rakuten Points FamilyMart x Rakuten Pay Campaign: Meet Your SPU Target and Get Free Line Socks
I found a campaign where meeting your SPU target and paying with Rakuten Pay at FamilyMart gets you a coupon for Line socks. First-time Rakuten Pay users are guaranteed to receive one, so I wanted to break down the conditions.
Campaign Info Rakuten Mobile: A Purchase Plan That Brings the iPhone 17 (256GB) Down to ¥999/Month
I found a Rakuten Mobile pricing plan where buying the iPhone 17 (256GB) via an MNP switch from another carrier plus the Kaikae Choutoku Program brings the monthly payment down to ¥999 for the 1st through 24th installments. Here's a rundown of how it works and what to watch out for.
Rakuten Mobile I Looked Into the CMF Clip Pro, a Clip-On Earphone That Doesn't Block Your Ears
Nothing's new sub-brand CMF has released a clip-on earphone that doesn't block your ears. I looked into this ¥12,800 product, which is marketed around how clear it makes your calls sound.
Campaign Info Flat 35 Teams Up with Rakuten Points: A Rundown of "Flat Sumai-ru Point" Perks
The Japan Housing Finance Agency and Rakuten Group have teamed up on a new perk that lets you earn Rakuten Points by taking out a Flat 35 home loan. Here's a look at the loan-amount-based point tiers and the conditions for the childbirth bonus.
Campaign Info Rakuten Bank's 25th Anniversary Campaign: Up to 7,000 Points for Opening an Account
To mark its 25th anniversary, Rakuten Bank is running a campaign offering up to 7,000 points for opening an account and using eligible services. Here's a rundown of the conditions and the things to watch out for, from our household's perspective.
Campaign Info Rakuten Card's New Sign-Up & Usage Campaign: Get 5,000 Points
Rakuten Card has an always-on campaign that pays out 5,000 points for a new sign-up plus 3 card uses. Here's a look at how the reward breaks down, and the conditions that are easy to overlook.
Campaign Info Rakuten Rakuma: Earn a Combined 1,000 Points for Your First Purchase and First Listing
I looked into a Rakuten Rakuma campaign that pays out a combined 1,000 points once you complete both your first purchase and your first listing. Here's a rundown of the conditions and things to watch for, from a family's perspective.
Campaign Info Rakuten Carshare: 1,000 Points for New Sign-Ups and First Use
Rakuten Carshare is running a campaign that gives you 1,000 points for signing up and using the service for the first time. I break down the entry process and usage conditions from our own household's perspective.
Rakuten Channel: Earn Up to 900 Points a Month Just for Watching Free Videos
Watching free catch-up streams on Rakuten Channel can earn you up to 900 points a month. Here's a rundown of the conditions for doubling that rate, plus a few things I noticed worth watching out for.
Rakuten Mobile I Checked Out the Google Pixel 11's Specs and Price on Rakuten Mobile's Reservation Page
The Google Pixel 11 is set to launch on August 20, 2026, and it turns out Rakuten Mobile is the cheapest carrier option after Google's own store. I compared the reservation page with the launch-day coverage to sort out the specs, pricing, and campaign details.
Campaign Info A campaign that gives you 100 points just for checking Rakuten Mobile's fee simulator
There's a campaign where you can get 100 points just by checking your result on Rakuten Mobile's fee simulation page. Here's a rundown of the eligibility conditions and steps, based on trying it with my family's line. I also found a separate route that only needs a quiz answer.
Rakuten Points "Growing" Your Rakuten Points: Comparing Point Interest, Point Investment, and R-stock
Rakuten Points aren't just for earning and spending — there are several ways to grow them too. I took a casual look at three options: Rakuten Point Interest, Rakuten Point Investment, and R-stock.
Rakuten Points How Rakuten's daily lottery and mini-games became a family habit
A look at how our family uses Rakuten's lottery and game-style content, like Lucky Draw and Karuta. Why we open it every day, and how we keep it from becoming an obsession.
Campaign Info お買いものパンダ Has Quietly Woven Its Way into Our Family Life
From free LINE stickers to freebies at Rakuten Mobile shops to the anime and four-panel comics, お買いものパンダ turns up all over the Rakuten Ecosystem. As a father of four, here's a casual rundown of how our family enjoys it.
Rakuten Mobile How I Use Email Aliases to Manage My Family's Accounts
As the number of mobile lines and online accounts for your family grows, it's easy to lose track of which email address is tied to which contract. Here's how I use email aliases to keep it all organized.
Rakuten Mobile I Rounded Up Hands-On Reviews of the Galaxy Z Fold8
The Galaxy Z Fold8 launches on August 7, 2026. I compared hands-on reviews from multiple outlets to sort through the good and the not-so-good — weight, screen ratio, camera, and more — plus pricing and campaign details from Rakuten Mobile.
Rakuten Mobile Apple Watch Number Sharing: The Cost-Benefit Question Worth Checking Before You Sign Up
The 'Number Sharing' add-on lets your Apple Watch make calls on its own, without your iPhone nearby. Here's what it costs and how to decide if it's actually worth it for you.
Campaign Info Is the iPhone 17e Really "¥1"? I Ran the Numbers on the Actual Total Cost
A Rakuten Mobile flyer showed up in our mailbox with the headline "iPhone 17e, ¥1/month." I broke down what's behind it, working through the full 48-installment payment schedule to see what it actually costs.
Rakuten Mobile I Seriously Compared Docomo, SoftBank, and au's Unlimited Plans Against Rakuten Mobile
Comparing Docomo MAX, SoftBank's Teigaku Unlimited, and au's Unlimited MAX+ against Rakuten Mobile's Saikyo Plan on the same footing: unlimited data, with the family discount applied.
Campaign Info I Looked Into Rakuten Mobile's Age-Based Discounts: Kids, Teens, and Seniors
A flyer in my mailbox listed four age-based discount and points-back programs. Here's a look at easy-to-miss details, like the account-ownership rule for the kids' discount and how the senior program's points work.
Campaign Info Is Rakuten Mobile's Family Referral Campaign Really "8 Months Free"? I Ran the Numbers
A flyer for Rakuten Mobile's family referral campaign turned up in our mailbox, promising "8 months free for the whole family." I ran the actual numbers for our four-person household, including the point payout timeline and the conditions that come with it.
Rakuten Points Should You Consolidate Your Points and Miles, or Spread Them Out? Thinking It Through From My Own Experience
Should you concentrate your points and miles into a single program, or hold several depending on the purpose? Drawing on my experience with a card I used to carry, I sorted out how to think about the decision.
Rakuten Mobile How Paying Off Your Phone's 'Remaining Balance' Lowers Your Monthly Bill
If your monthly phone bill still feels high, the culprit might not be your rate plan at all — it could be the 'remaining balance' on your device installments. Here's how that balance works, how to check it, and whether paying it off in one lump sum is worth it.
Rakuten Mobile Rakuten Mobile's "Call Waiting" Add-on: For People Whose Calls Keep Overlapping
A look at the pricing and mechanics of Rakuten Mobile's "Call Waiting" add-on, aimed at people whose work means calls tend to overlap.
Campaign Info The Easy-to-Miss Traps in Fiber Internet 'Switching Campaigns'
Fiber internet switching campaigns can look appealing at first glance, but they often come with easy-to-miss catches — like requiring a 'first-time application.' Here's a rundown of what to check before you consider switching.
Rakuten Mobile Rakuten Mobile's "Number Sharing" Service: Who It's Actually For
A look at how Rakuten Mobile's "Number Sharing" service works, along with its pricing and which devices qualify. It's an add-on for anyone who wants to make calls and use data through just their Apple Watch.
Rakuten Mobile I signed up for Rakuten Mobile's '15-Minute (Standard) Unlimited Calls' option
I signed up for Rakuten Mobile's '15-Minute (Standard) Unlimited Calls' add-on. With four kids, calls to schools and clinics add up fast — here's how much it actually saves.
Rakuten Mobile Is Your Family's Rakuten Mobile Line Count Creeping Up? How to Find and Clean Up Dormant Lines
Every time a kid starts a new school year or someone gets a new phone, your family's mobile lines tend to multiply. Here's how to find 'dormant lines,' where the contract holder and the actual user don't match, plus what to watch out for when you clean them up.
Campaign Info Rakuten Travel, Rakuten Books, Rakuma: a roundup of limited-time campaigns for Rakuten Mobile subscribers (as of April 2026)
A roundup of limited-time point-back campaigns on Rakuten Travel, Rakuten Books, and Rakuma for Rakuten Mobile subscribers, with conditions and things to watch for. Note that these details change over time.
Rakuten Points The Rakuten Mobile perks that grow when you bundle in electricity, fiber, or a home router
Bundling Rakuten Mobile with electricity, fiber internet, or a home router unlocks a system where points keep piling up over time. Here's the mechanics behind the "effectively free" pricing, and what to watch out for if you cancel early.
Rakuten Mobile 3 Common Regrets After Switching to Rakuten Mobile (and How to Avoid Them)
People switching to Rakuten Mobile from au, SoftBank, or Docomo often hit the same three 'wish I'd known that' moments. Here's what they are, with real experience, and how to avoid them before you sign up.
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Campaign Info [Updated regularly] A roundup of Rakuten Mobile's money-saving campaigns
A rundown of the typical types of Rakuten Mobile campaigns, plus the checkpoints worth confirming before you apply. I'll keep this updated as things change.
Rakuten Mobile The Complete Guide to Switching to Rakuten Mobile with MNP (With Time Estimates and Timing Tips)
A step-by-step walkthrough of switching to Rakuten Mobile using MNP (number portability). Covers timing to avoid double-billing, how long each step takes, and things to watch out for.