Rakuten Mobile Referral Campaign
If you switch carriers (MNP), you will receive 14,000 points, and if you do not switch carriers, you will receive 11,000 points . Each point is equivalent to 1 yen, and you can use these points to pay your mobile phone bill.
Contract Guide Article List
This site is a comprehensive guide that clearly summarizes Rakuten Mobile's contract procedures, fees, and campaign information. It covers everything from cancellation and switching (MNP) procedures to the latest Rakuten Mobile referral campaign information, so that foreigners, international students, and those with working visas can sign up with peace of mind.
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To everyone coming to Japan from overseas
We've prepared a short guide for you, choose your language to find out more.
Why book with us
🔹 Easy-to-read, thorough explanations for everyone
🔹 Latest updates on Rakuten Mobile referral campaigns and switching (MNP) information
🔹 Beginner-friendly guide to contracts, cancellations, and price comparisons
🔹 Includes information on required documents and points to note for foreigners
🔹 Introducing the ultimate money-saving tips for lowering your smartphone bill with Rakuten Points
Can foreigners, international students, and people on work visas sign up for Rakuten Mobile?
To put it simply, any foreigner living in Japan can sign up for Rakuten Mobile.
Main residence statuses that can be used for contracts
🔹 International students
🔹 Work visa (Engineer, Specialist in Humanities, International Services, etc.)
🔹Specific Skills and Technical Intern Training
🔹 Permanent Resident/Spouse Visa
→As long as you have a residence card, there is no problem. *Please note that those with only a short-term stay (tourist visa) cannot sign a contract.
Are Rakuten Mobile's rates really a good deal for foreigners?
Rakuten Mobile's "Rakuten Strongest Plan" offers unlimited data usage for 3,278 yen (tax included) per month.
🔹 Unlimited use of videos, SNS, and online calls
🔹 No additional charge for tethering
🔹 Months you don't use are automatically discounted
Even compared to major Japanese carriers, the rates are overwhelmingly low, making them safe for foreigners to use.
Why Rakuten Mobile is chosen by foreigners looking for unlimited data SIM cards
If you search for "unlimited data SIM for foreigners" or "Japan SIM unlimited" in Japan, Rakuten Mobile will always come up as a suggestion. The reason is simple.
🔹 Unlimited but low price
🔹 No contract period restrictions
🔹 No cancellation fee
🔹 Stores all over Japan
→This is because it is the ideal SIM card for foreigners staying long-term.
What you can find on this site
🔹 How to switch to Rakuten Mobile (MNP)
🔹 How to earn points (14,000 points, etc.) when switching from another carrier to Rakuten Mobile
🔹 Rakuten Mobile Referral Campaign: How it Works and the Latest Information
🔹 Smartphone Bill Savings Tips for Signing, Cancelling, and Renewing Your Contract
🔹 Tips for Lowering Your Smartphone Bill (How to Use Rakuten Points)
🔹 Choosing a reliable SIM card for short-term stays and those planning to return to their home country
Recommended for:
📌 Switching (MNP) from another carrier (Docomo, au, Softbank) to Rakuten Mobile
📌 Foreigners and international students signing up for a smartphone or SIM card in Japan for the first time
📌 Making the most of Rakuten Mobile's referral campaigns and Rakuten points
📌 Wanting to keep mobile phone charges at the lowest possible rate and save money with Rakuten points
📌 Don't want to pay unnecessary fees when canceling and re-signing
Current Rakuten Mobile employee
The author of this blog is a current Rakuten employee. "I want to sign up for a smartphone contract in Japan, but can foreigners sign up for Rakuten Mobile?"
"Is there a cheap SIM card that offers unlimited data for international students and those on working visas?" This "Rakuten Mobile Contract Guide for Foreigners" answers all of those questions. It provides the most comprehensive explanation in Japan of Rakuten Mobile's contract procedures, fees, and important points to note for foreigners, international students, and those on working visas living in Japan.
With the current referral campaign, you can earn 14,000 points if you switch carriers (MNP), and 11,000 points if you don't switch carriers . Each point is worth 1 yen, and you can even use these points to pay your mobile phone bill. Renewal contracts are also eligible to apply for the referral campaign. Make sure to take advantage of this offer when switching carriers or signing up for a new smartphone.