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This article may contain affiliate linksLearn moreGet ¥20,000 Fast in Japan (2026): TikTok Lite + Rakuten Card Step-by-Step
Published on November 30, 2025
Updated on July 27, 2026
Author:JapanLifeStart Editorial Team
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Last updated: July 27, 2026
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Here is the summary of this strategy.
Follow these rules strictly or you get ¥0.
To receive your rewards, you need the following two items immediately:
This is the easiest campaign to earn from, but 50% of people fail. The reason is that they "don't follow the rules." TikTok Lite gives you money just for pressing a "Check-in" button every day for 10 days.
⚠️ Turn OFF Wi-Fi before clicking. Get ¥5,000+ by checking in for 10 days!
Pro Tip: Set a smartphone alarm for 8
PM every night. Do not trust your own memory.
The Rakuten Card is a necessity for foreigners living in Japan. Usually, the reward is 5,000 points, but during campaign periods (weekends, Super Sales), it jumps to 8,000–10,000 points.
Many foreigners receive their card but fail to get their points. The reason is that they forget to register for the online statement service "Rakuten e-NAVI". Points are not given automatically. You must "claim" them yourself.
No annual fee. The #1 easiest credit card for foreigners to pass screening.
Pass the Screening:
Register for "Rakuten e-NAVI": As soon as your card arrives, register and press the "Receive Points" button on the top page to get 2,000 points.
Use it Once: Buy a coffee (¥100) at a convenience store by the end of the following month. This will get you the remaining 3,000–6,000 points.
Warning: Many of the points you receive are "Limited Time Points" (valid for about 40 days). Don't hoard them; use them immediately for groceries at Seiyu or FamilyMart.
It's a small amount, but these are essential apps for life in Japan. You might as well get paid to download them.
You get ¥500 just for registering. Use this to buy used furniture, a kettle, or cheap clothes.
[Code from System] (Link below automatically applies if on mobile)You get ¥300 – ¥500 depending on the current campaign.
[Code]If you aren't using Amazon Japan yet, you are likely eligible for the "Welcome Campaign." This saves you shipping fees on your furniture orders.
30-day free trial. 6 months free for students. Essential for ordering heavy items.
Do you think, "Even if I get points, I have no way to use them"? Actually, Japanese points are almost the same as cash.
Rakuten Card has a feature that allows you to apply accumulated points to your "monthly bill."
PayPay and Rakuten Pay have a "Bill Payment" (請求書払い) feature.
Simply scan the barcode on the electricity or gas bill you receive, and pay using your points.
The total amount earned if you execute everything above:
| Service | Earnings (Approx.) | Recommended Use |
|---|---|---|
| TikTok Lite | ¥5,300 | Food (Exchange to PayPay for Supermarkets) |
| Rakuten Card | ¥8,000+ | Daily necessities / Drugstores |
| Mercari | ¥500 | Used furniture / Appliances |
| PayPay | ¥300 | Convenience store bento |
| Total | Approx. ¥14,000+ | 1 Month of Groceries! |
Do not wait. Giveaway campaigns like TikTok Lite often end or lower their rewards without notice. Pick up your smartphone right now, turn off Wi-Fi, and start from Step 1.
After getting your points, read this guide to save on your Residence Tax using "Furusato Nozei".
A: Yes. TikTok Lite requires a Japanese SIM to verify your location and eligibility. It often fails on Wi-Fi-only devices or foreign SIMs.
A: You will likely lose the main bonus (e.g., the ¥5,000 reward). You might still get small daily points, but the big campaign reward will vanish. Set an alarm!
A: It is risky. We maximize success rates by recommending Mobile Data (4G/5G) directly from your SIM card. Shared IPs from public/pocket Wi-Fi are often flagged as fraud.
A: Yes. These are official marketing campaigns from massive companies (Bytedance, Rakuten) aggressively acquiring new users in the Japanese market.
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A: ポイ活 (Point Activity) is the practice of strategically accumulating loyalty points through everyday spending. Popular points currencies include Rakuten Points, dポイント, Tポイント (V Point), and PayPay Points. Active poi-katsu practitioners can earn ¥30,000–100,000+ worth of points per year.
A: Rakuten Points is the easiest starting point for foreigners: free to join, Rakuten Card is foreigner-accessible, points are usable at thousands of stores. Alternatively, PayPay/Yahoo! Japan Points (JPY Bank card required) suits people already using PayPay. Pick ONE ecosystem and maximize it before diversifying.
A: Easy daily earning: (1) Pay with Rakuten Pay or PayPay at convenience stores, (2) Use a points-linked credit card for all purchases, (3) Buy Amazon vouchers at lawson using Ponta points during bonus campaigns, (4) Vote in My Rakuten campaigns, (5) Click daily bonus buttons in loyalty apps.
A: Yes. Furusato Nozei is considered a major poi-katsu technique: donations to municipalities effectively prepay residence tax AND earn loyalty points on the donation platform (Rakuten, Amazon, etc.). A ¥100,000 annual donation via Rakuten Furusato Nozei earns Rakuten Points and provides substantial local product gifts.
A: Main risks: (1) Overspending to chase points — only earn points on purchases you would have made anyway, (2) Points expiry — set calendar reminders, (3) Credit card annual fees eating into point value — choose no-fee or low-fee cards, (4) Complexity overwhelm — start with one platform and expand gradually.
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Updated on: July 27, 2026
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