Open the employee referral link and log in with Rakuten ID before applying. Application can wait until official checks are done.
Login first →For MNP, eSIM, and foreign-resident checks in Japan
Log in first. Then check MNP, eSIM, coverage, and device fit.
Rakuten Mobile can be attractive if MNP rewards, eSIM, and Rakuten points fit your situation. The safe order is simple: use the employee referral link to log in with Rakuten ID before applying, then verify official conditions.
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 →Who this is for
People in Japan comparing Rakuten Mobile for MNP, eSIM, device compatibility, shop support, or foreign-resident application concerns.
Why login first
Application pages, shop visits, and campaign pages can distract from the referral route. Logging in first protects the order while you continue checking official conditions.
What this page does
It is not an official support page. It gives a safe checklist and sends you back to official Rakuten Mobile sources for decisions.
OFFICIAL CHECKS
Official items to verify
MNP and referral
- Employee referral campaign conditions
- MNP campaign entry and exclusions
- Rakuten Link call requirement and deadlines
Japan-specific fit
- Supported device and OS version
- Home, work, and commute coverage
- Identity documents and payment setup
Shop support
If online application feels difficult, Rakuten Mobile shops can support application, activation, and initial setup depending on store scope and your documents. Log in through the referral link before visiting a shop, then confirm documents, MNP/eSIM, and availability.
MISUNDERSTANDINGS
Common misunderstandings
“Login” is not “apply”
The referral login comes before application. You can still check conditions before deciding.
eSIM still needs checks
eSIM convenience depends on device support, screening status, and setup steps. Confirm official instructions.
Points should not replace fit
MNP rewards and SPU can matter, but coverage, device support, and documents decide whether the plan is practical.
FAQ
FAQ
Can foreign residents use this referral flow?
This guide does not decide eligibility. Check Rakuten Mobile's official identity verification, payment, coverage, device compatibility, and campaign rules before applying.
Should I log in before checking eSIM and device support?
If you may apply through the employee referral route, log in through the referral link before applying. Then check eSIM, device compatibility, coverage, and official campaign conditions.
Are MNP rewards and referral rewards always combined?
No conclusion should be made from this unofficial guide. Campaign combination rules and exclusions must be checked on official Rakuten Mobile pages before applying.
NEXT GUIDES
Next checks
If you can read Japanese, the supporting pages separate MNP, points, and plan-fee questions more clearly.
Bottom line
If Rakuten Mobile is a candidate, log in through the employee referral link before applying or visiting a shop. Then use official pages to verify MNP, eSIM, device compatibility, coverage, documents, shop support, and Rakuten Link requirements.