Rakuten Pay × Rakuten Mobile Dream Chance Campaign — June 2026 Edition
What is Rakuten Pay? Rakuten Pay (楽天ペイ) is a QR code and contactless payment app you'll find accepted pretty much everywhere in Japan — convenience stores, supermarkets, restaurants, you name it. Think of it as Japan's version of Apple Pay or Google Pay, except it's tightly woven into the Rakuten points ecosystem.
Overview
Running right now through June 2026, there's a limited-time lottery campaign exclusively for Rakuten Mobile subscribers who use Rakuten Pay. The grand prize is 30,000 Rakuten Points — that's roughly ¥30,000 worth of shopping value. And yes, even non-subscribers can get in on it under certain conditions.
Prize Structure
| Prize Tier | Points | Number of Winners |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Prize | 30,000 pt | 30 people |
| 2nd Prize | 10,000 pt | 100 people |
| 3rd Prize | 1,000 pt | 100 people |
First-time Rakuten Pay users get 10x the chances — your entry count jumps to 10 tickets instead of the usual 1.
Tip for new expats: If you've never touched Rakuten Pay before, now is the perfect time to set it up. Activating it for the first time dramatically boosts your odds, and the whole setup takes maybe 5 minutes.
Qualification Conditions
You'll need to make at least ¥1,500 in total payments during the campaign period using one of these Rakuten Pay methods:
- Code payment (コード払い)
- QR payment
- Self-checkout (セルフ払い)
Note: Bill payments (請求書払い, seikyusho harai) do not count toward the ¥1,500 threshold.
Campaign Period
June 1, 2026 (Monday) 10:00 AM – July 1, 2026 (Wednesday) 9:59 AM
Rakuten Pay Cashback Rates
If you play it smart, Rakuten Pay can get you cashback of up to 2.5%:
| Payment Method | Cashback Rate |
|---|---|
| Rakuten Point Card presentation only | Up to 1.0% |
| Charge-and-pay (Rakuten Cash) | Up to 1.5% |
| Combined total | Up to 2.5% |
How to maximize returns: Load money into your Rakuten Cash balance (you can charge via Rakuten Bank or at a convenience store), then pay using Rakuten Cash in the app. That gets you the highest cashback rate. Showing your Rakuten Point Card barcode at the same time stacks the points on top.
Practical tip for daily life in Japan: Rakuten Pay works at 7-Eleven, FamilyMart, Lawson, McDonald's, and most major supermarkets. Just use it for your regular everyday purchases during the campaign window and you'll likely hit the ¥1,500 threshold within a day or two without even trying.