Walk Your Way to Rewards: Rakuten Healthcare Turns Steps into Shopping Power
Rakuten Healthcare is Rakuten Japan’s official walking app that rewards your daily steps with regular Rakuten Points. By hitting 5,000 steps, you unlock lottery tickets that guarantee at least 1 point, with chances to earn more through consecutive streaks. Easy to set up with Apple Health or Google Fit, the app integrates seamlessly into the Rakuten ecosystem, letting you spend points on shopping, payments, or investments. Perfect for health-conscious users who want every step to count toward real rewards.
This article marks the first in Points & Miles Japan’s series on shopping points-linked walking apps. While ANA Pocket and JAL Wellness & Travel connect movement to airline miles, Rakuten Healthcare ties your steps directly to Rakuten Points—the versatile currency of Japan’s largest e-commerce ecosystem. For anyone already living in the “Rakuten economy,” this app offers a seamless way to turn daily activity into shopping rewards.
How users earn points: Rakuten Healthcare’s reward system is simple yet motivating. The app sets a daily goal of 5,000 steps. Once achieved, users receive a lottery ticket (ラッキーくじ), which can be drawn the following day. Each draw guarantees at least 1 Rakuten Point, with the possibility of earning more depending on the outcome.
Minimum daily points: 1 point (if the lottery yields the lowest reward).
Maximum daily points: Variable, but users report earning several points per day when lucky.
Bonus opportunities: Seven consecutive days of meeting the 5,000-step goal unlock additional lottery tickets, increasing the chance of higher point totals.
Unlike ANA Pocket or JAL Wellness & Travel, Rakuten Healthcare does not reward distance traveled by train, car, or plane—it is strictly step-based, reinforcing its health-first design.
Type of Rakuten Points: The app awards regular Rakuten Points, not limited-time promotional ones. This distinction is crucial: regular points can be used across the entire Rakuten ecosystem, including Rakuten Ichiba shopping, Rakuten Pay at convenience stores, Rakuten Card bill payments, and even Rakuten Securities for stock purchases. This makes them far more versatile than limited-time points, which expire quickly and have restricted usage.
Account Setup Procedure. Getting started with Rakuten Healthcare is straightforward:
Download the app from the App Store or Google Play.
Log in with your Rakuten ID (or create one if you don’t already have an account).
Enable step tracking:
On iOS, link the app with Apple Health.
On Android, connect it to Google Fit.
Grant necessary permissions for motion tracking and notifications.
Start walking. Once you hit 5,000 steps, you’ll earn your first lottery ticket.
The app also supports integration with smartwatches and smart scales, allowing users to track broader health metrics like weight and activity trends.
