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Point Hunting × Budget Meals: How to Save an Extra ¥5,000/Month
Your pre-payday ally here, a dedicated point hunter.
Here's a roundup of point-earning tricks you can use to save on food costs.
① Install all chain restaurant apps
Download apps for Matsuya, Yoshinoya, Sukiya, McDonald's, Gusto, etc. Coupons are sent out periodically.
② Focus on one loyalty program
Pick one — Rakuten, V-Point, d-Point, or Ponta — and stick with it. Spreading out leads to expired points or failing to meet minimum redemption thresholds.
③ Pay with QR codes during campaigns
PayPay, au PAY, d-Payment, etc. sometimes offer 20-30% cashback. Local government campaigns are especially rewarding.
④ Earn small amounts with receipt apps
Just photograph your convenience store or supermarket receipts to earn ¥1-10 each. Every little bit adds up.
Do all of this and you can save ¥3,000-5,000 extra per month. It changes your pre-payday survival game.
Here's a roundup of point-earning tricks you can use to save on food costs.
① Install all chain restaurant apps
Download apps for Matsuya, Yoshinoya, Sukiya, McDonald's, Gusto, etc. Coupons are sent out periodically.
② Focus on one loyalty program
Pick one — Rakuten, V-Point, d-Point, or Ponta — and stick with it. Spreading out leads to expired points or failing to meet minimum redemption thresholds.
③ Pay with QR codes during campaigns
PayPay, au PAY, d-Payment, etc. sometimes offer 20-30% cashback. Local government campaigns are especially rewarding.
④ Earn small amounts with receipt apps
Just photograph your convenience store or supermarket receipts to earn ¥1-10 each. Every little bit adds up.
Do all of this and you can save ¥3,000-5,000 extra per month. It changes your pre-payday survival game.