Open the employee referral link and log in with Rakuten ID before applying. Application can wait until official checks are done.
Login first →Still deciding is fine
Log in first. Apply only after checking.
If Rakuten Mobile is on your shortlist, logging in through the employee referral link first helps you keep the referral-login order clear before applying.
This page is not here to rush your application
Login means referral entry candidate. Applying can wait. Official rules always come first. Last checked: 2026-05-12T21:32:17+09:00
LOGIN FIRST
If Rakuten Mobile stays on your list, log in first.
This is not the application. It is a simple order check before comparing official conditions.
Login onlyApplication can wait.
Before shop visitLog in first, then ask shop staff if needed.
Official rules firstCheck fee, coverage, device, documents.
If you want to keep your Japanese phone number, log in through the referral link before applying. Then check MNP, eSIM or SIM card, activation, and Rakuten Link requirements.
After checking official pages
If Rakuten Mobile still fits, come back to the referral login route before applying. Official conditions always come first.
QUICK ANSWERS
Fast answers before applying
Short answers for referral-login order, MNP Japan, eSIM Japan, and foreign-resident checks.
Yes, if Rakuten Mobile remains a candidate. Check MNP, eSIM, activation timing, and campaign rules after logging in.
MNP/eSIM guide →Identity documents, residence status, payment method, address, coverage, and device compatibility. Official conditions decide eligibility.
Device check →If Rakuten Mobile still fits, use the referral login route before application. If not, do not force it.
Return to login →STEP
The order is simple
For referral benefits, protect the order first. Application can wait.
Referral link
Rakuten ID login
Apply only if it fits
Open referral link
Before the application flow, start from the employee referral link on this page.
Rakuten ID login
This is the entry route. Log in first to keep the referral-login order clear.
Check, then apply
Review fees, coverage, device compatibility, and Rakuten Link requirements first.
CHECK
Good fit, or check first?
No pressure. The goal is to see whether it fits your life in Japan.
May fit you if
- Lower monthly fee
- You use Rakuten services often
- Some months need more data
- Second or trial line
Check first if
- Coverage feels uncertain
- Call quality matters
- Your phone compatibility is unknown
- ID documents need checking
SIMULATOR
Quick monthly estimate
Use rough numbers. The point is to see whether it looks worth checking.
Monthly estimate
Annual difference
Referral point guide
Fit comment
Enter details and show the estimate.
TIMING
Japan's points system can be generous. The order matters.
Rakuten Mobile MNP rewards, device campaigns, Rakuten Ichiba SPU, and Shopping Marathon timing can be valuable, but entry order and official conditions matter.
Points are useful, but easy to miss
MNP JapaneSIM JapanOfficial rules first
Japan has a very active points ecosystem. Rakuten Mobile rewards, MNP campaigns, Rakuten Ichiba SPU, and device offers can be meaningful if you already use Rakuten services. The difficult part is the order: entry, Rakuten ID login, plan activation, Rakuten Link usage, and campaign combination rules.
This guide does not promise rewards or say that every campaign can be combined. Logging in through the employee referral link before applying can help protect one possible reward route while you compare official offers.
If you shop on Rakuten Ichiba
Rakuten Ichiba SPUShopping timingPoint caps
If you plan to use Rakuten Ichiba events such as Shopping Marathon, also check the Rakuten Mobile activation month and SPU entry. With an eligible Rakuten Mobile plan and entry, Rakuten Ichiba purchases can be eligible for Rakuten Mobile +4x SPU points, subject to caps and limited-time point rules.
SPU, Shopping Marathon, Rakuten SAIKYO Plan, and Rakuten SAIKYO U-NEXT have separate conditions. Confirm the official pages before relying on points in your budget.
1. Referral login firstProtect the employee referral order before application
2. Compare official rewardsMNP points, eSIM, devices, Rakuten Ichiba SPU, and Rakuten SAIKYO U-NEXT
3. Apply only if it fitsConfirm combination rules, activation deadlines, Rakuten Link, ID verification, and device compatibility
GUIDES
Choose the reason you are comparing Rakuten Mobile
Every path returns to the same safe order: log in through the referral link before applying, then verify official conditions.
Shop supportIf online application feels difficult, log in through the referral link first, then check shop support, documents, and same-day activation conditions.Find a shop →
MNP and eSIM JapanFor MNP, eSIM, device compatibility, coverage, and foreign-resident checks.Open checklist →
MNP points in JapaneseJapanese checklist for switching points, device campaigns, and combination cautions.Open JP guide →
Rakuten points in JapaneseSPU, Rakuten Ichiba points, and ecosystem timing without skipping service-fit checks.Open JP guide →
Plan fees in JapaneseSAIKYO Plan, family discount, and U-NEXT checks before application.Open JP guide →
FACT
Official facts vs. my note
Facts and practical guidance are kept separate.
Official rules first
You need to log in through the shared referral URL, start an eligible plan by the deadline, and satisfy the Rakuten Link condition where applicable. Official campaign rules always override this guide.
Practical note
The easy mistake is applying before registering the referral route. Log in first, then calmly check whether Rakuten Mobile fits your area, phone, and stay plan.
FAQ
Only the common doubts
Open only what you need.
Deadlines
MNP / new line
Rakuten Link
Coverage / device
ID documents
What does login first mean?
Open the employee referral link and log in with your Rakuten ID before applying.
The official campaign says users who log in through the shared referral URL or QR code become campaign candidates. Always check the official conditions before applying.
Source: official/check source | verified: 2026-05-11T12:10:28+09:00 | confidence: high
Can I apply later after logging in?
Yes. The key first step is logging in through the referral link; you can review fees, area, and device compatibility before applying.
Activation and Rakuten Link usage deadlines still apply, so confirm the official rules after logging in.
Source: official/check source | verified: 2026-05-11T12:10:28+09:00 | confidence: high
How long do I have to activate the plan?
By 23:59 on the last day of the month two months after your referral login date.
For applications from March 2, 2026 at 9:00, Rakuten Link usage is also required by the same deadline.
Source: official/check source | verified: 2026-05-11T12:10:28+09:00 | confidence: high
Is Rakuten Link usage required?
Yes, for applications from March 2, 2026 at 9:00.
You need an outgoing call of at least 10 seconds from the Rakuten Link app. Some numbers are excluded.
Source: official/check source | verified: 2026-05-11T12:10:28+09:00 | confidence: high
Can foreign residents apply?
Possibly, but check identity verification, payment, and residence status requirements before applying.
This guide is designed to make the order of steps easier to understand, not to replace official application requirements.
Source: official/check source | verified: 2026-05-11T12:10:28+09:00 | confidence: medium
What documents are needed?
Prepare official identity verification documents and payment information.
Foreign residents should check whether a Residence Card, My Number Card, or other documents are accepted for their situation on the official application guide.
Source: official/check source | verified: 2026-05-11T12:10:28+09:00 | confidence: medium
Is this good for short-term residents?
Only if the service period, verification, payment, and campaign deadlines fit your stay.
Do not apply only for points. If you plan to leave Japan soon, review whether you can satisfy activation and Rakuten Link conditions comfortably.
Source: official/check source | verified: 2026-05-11T12:10:28+09:00 | confidence: medium
Can I use it as a second line?
It can be eligible up to the official maximum line count if conditions are met.
From June 1, 2024, the benefit is limited to up to five lines per person for eligible plans.
Source: official/check source | verified: 2026-05-11T12:10:28+09:00 | confidence: high
Will the employee see my personal information?
This page does not state what personal data an employee can view.
The official page states that Rakuten member and contract-status information may be provided to Rakuten Mobile and Rakuten Group companies for campaign operation and procedure notifications. Follow the official privacy explanation.
Source: official/check source | verified: 2026-05-11T12:10:28+09:00 | confidence: medium
What should I check before applying?
Check area, device compatibility, monthly usage, calling style, identity verification, and campaign rules.
This guide recommends logging in first to keep the referral-login order clear, then applying only if the plan fits your actual situation.
Source: official/check source | verified: 2026-05-11T12:10:28+09:00 | confidence: high
NEXT
Your next step
Not an application. Just log in first, then decide.