Rakuten Mobile in English: Sign-Up Guide for Foreigners in Japan

Please note: the campaign entry page, and Rakuten Mobile’s own guides, are available in Japanese and English only. The button on this page opens the English entry page.

🕊 For customers referred by a Rakuten employee

Sign up for Rakuten Mobile
and earn Rakuten Points

Rakuten Employee Referral Campaign — introduced by Hatoda Hatoo, a current Rakuten employee

Transferring from another carrier (MNP)
14,000pt
Other new sign-ups
11,000pt

Entry is complete once you log in via the referral URL.

The entry page is in English. Rakuten Mobile’s official pages are in Japanese and English only.

*Conditions apply, including logging in via the referral campaign URL before applying and starting to use the service.
*Points will be granted in installments, starting from the 4th month after the month of the referral login.

What you can get

BENEFITS

🎁
Transfer (MNP)14,000pt

The largest amount, for bringing your current number over

New sign-up11,000pt

Also applies when you start with a new phone number

📡
Rakuten Turbo7,000pt

The home router is eligible as well

📱
Entry isjust a login

Open the referral URL and sign in with your Rakuten ID

Is this legitimate?

SAFETY

🪪
Run by aRakuten employee

“Hatoda Hatoo” is a pen name. Details are on the About page

🔗
The link goes toRakuten

r10.to is a Rakuten Group short URL. You are not sent to an unknown site

🔒
We never receiveyour details

Login and application both happen on Rakuten Mobile pages

☎️
Verify with code2162

Rakuten Mobile customer support can confirm this campaign code

Applying through the referral does not change your monthly fees or contract terms.

How to apply

3 STEPS

1

Before you apply, log in via the referral URL

Open the referral URL from the button on this page and sign in with your Rakuten ID. This completes your entry, and this order is the condition.

2

Apply for the Rakuten Saikyo Plan

If you are transferring your number, MNP One Stop lets you skip the reservation number. With an eSIM, the line can open the same day.

3

Open the line and start using it

Meeting the stated conditions, such as using Rakuten Link, makes you eligible for the points. Please check the campaign page for the full conditions.

The entry page is in English. Rakuten Mobile’s official pages are in Japanese and English only.

*Conditions apply, including logging in via the referral campaign URL before applying and starting to use the service.
*Points will be granted in installments, starting from the 4th month after the month of the referral login.

What to prepare before applying

DOCUMENTS

The following is what Rakuten Mobile states on its own English pages. This page only points to them — the linked pages are the authority, and conditions can change, so please check them before you apply.

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ID documentResidence Card

“Residence card, special permanent resident certificate, etc.”

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PaymentCard or bank

“Provide your credit card or bank account information for monthly payments or direct debits.”

🆔
Rakuten IDFree to create

“If you don’t have a Rakuten ID, please sign up for a free Rakuten membership.”

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MNP numberSometimes

Needed if your current carrier does not support MNP One Stop

  • If you use a Residence Card or Special Permanent Resident Certificate, Rakuten Mobile states: “Must be within the expiration date”, “Must have address listed”, “The front and back sides must be uploaded”.
  • For some documents, Rakuten Mobile states that “Simple Mobile ID Verification is not available” → “apply at a Rakuten Mobile shop”.
  • Applicants under 18 must provide written consent from a legal representative.

Source: Rakuten Mobile — Identity verification documents, Step-by-Step Application Guide(14 August 2026)

Which ID document can you use?

BY DOCUMENT

Rakuten Mobile publishes which documents it accepts, not which visa types may apply. So this table follows the documents.

The document you hold What Rakuten Mobile states
Residence Card
在留カード
Listed as an accepted document, on the conditions quoted above.
Special Permanent Resident Certificate
特別永住者証明書
Listed as an accepted document, on the same conditions.
Specified / Second-generation Residence Card Simple Mobile ID Verification is not available. Rakuten Mobile says to apply at a Rakuten Mobile shop instead.
None of the above Check Rakuten Mobile’s page directly. The list published there is the authority, not this page.

A Residence Card is issued to mid-to-long-term residents. It is not issued for stays of three months or less, or for “Temporary Visitor”, “Diplomat” or “Official” status — so if you are in Japan on a short stay, you will not hold the document listed first above. Please check your own situation with Rakuten Mobile.
Source: Immigration Services Agency of Japan — New System of Residence Management(PDF, English・14 August 2026)

When do the points arrive?

SCHEDULE

Points are granted in installments, starting from the 4th month after the month of your referral login. Please see the campaign page for details such as the type of points and their expiry.

Frequently asked questions

FAQ

Does it cost anything to enter?

No. You only open the referral URL and log in with your Rakuten ID. Entering does not oblige you to sign a contract.

What happens if I apply directly on the Rakuten Mobile website?

The employee referral benefit will not be applied. Please open the referral URL from the button on this page and log in first, then apply.

Is this a scam?

No. This is the Rakuten Employee Referral Campaign run by Rakuten Mobile. Your login and application both take place on Rakuten Mobile pages, and this site never charges you anything. If you are unsure, you can contact Rakuten Mobile customer support and check the campaign code “2162”.

Is “Hatoda Hatoo” a real name?

It is a pen name. This site is run personally by a current Rakuten employee. Details are on the About page.

Will my personal information be sent to the site owner?

No. Logging in and applying both happen on Rakuten Mobile pages. This site has no way of receiving what you enter.

I am not a Japanese citizen. Can I apply?

Rakuten Mobile lists “Residence card, special permanent resident certificate, etc.” among the identity documents it accepts, and states that the document must be within its expiration date and have an address listed. Please check Rakuten Mobile’s own page for the current conditions.

Notes

NOTES

  • Conditions apply, including logging in via the referral campaign URL before applying and starting to use the service.
  • Points are granted in installments, starting from the 4th month after the month of the referral login.
  • This campaign may not be combined with some device discount or point-back campaigns.
  • Point amounts and conditions are subject to change. Please check the campaign page for the latest information before applying.
  • The referral link (r10.to) is a Rakuten Group domain. Applying through it does not change your fees or contract terms.
  • This site is operated personally by Hatoda Hatoo, a current Rakuten employee (About). It is not an official Rakuten Mobile website.

The entry page is in English. Rakuten Mobile’s official pages are in Japanese and English only.

*Conditions apply, including logging in via the referral campaign URL before applying and starting to use the service.
*Points will be granted in installments, starting from the 4th month after the month of the referral login.

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The entry page is in English. Rakuten Mobile’s official pages are in Japanese and English only.

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