PayPay Japan is Japan's #1 mobile payment app — 65M+ users, 4.1M+ store acceptance, English interface, cashback up to 30%. Complete expat guide: setup, referral code 02-UMBLI04 for 300 free points, and how to use without a Japanese bank account.
Best Apps for Living in Japan 2026 — Complete Expat Guide
The definitive app guide for expats living in Japan in 2026. LINE, PayPay, Wise, Mercari, Yahoo フリマ, Hapitas, EC NAVI, The Tokyo App and more — organized by category with referral codes and full guides. By Peter Chen, 18+ years in Japan.