About joining
How long does it take to become a member after paying the membership fee?
It depends on the payment method of the membership fee.
[Annual membership course only]*Only for those who reside in Japan
● Convenience store payment (Lawson/Family Mart/Ministop)
This website will issue a number required for payment, and you can then complete the payment at the convenience store of your choice.
It may take up to three hours from the time you make your payment at a convenience store until your registration is complete.
*Please be careful if you are in a hurry.
[Monthly membership course only]*Only for those who reside in Japan
● In the case of carrier payment (d payment / au simple payment / SoftBank lump sum payment)
Once payment is complete, you can immediately start using our membership services.
This will be billed together with your monthly telephone charges.
*For details, please contact your mobile phone company or shop.
[Annual fee course/Monthly fee course]
●For credit card payments (VISA/Master/JCB/AMEX/Diners)
Payment is instant, so you can start using membership services right away.
The actual timing of withdrawal will vary depending on your card company's closing date.
This is the same as making a regular credit card purchase.
* Operation is not guaranteed with charge-type cards (debit cards/prepaid cards/Bundle cards).
Once the payment procedure is complete, an email will be sent to your registered address.
You can log in with your "Plus member ID" and the "password" you set yourself.
[Annual membership course only]*Only for those who reside in Japan
● Convenience store payment (Lawson/Family Mart/Ministop)
This website will issue a number required for payment, and you can then complete the payment at the convenience store of your choice.
It may take up to three hours from the time you make your payment at a convenience store until your registration is complete.
*Please be careful if you are in a hurry.
[Monthly membership course only]*Only for those who reside in Japan
● In the case of carrier payment (d payment / au simple payment / SoftBank lump sum payment)
Once payment is complete, you can immediately start using our membership services.
This will be billed together with your monthly telephone charges.
*For details, please contact your mobile phone company or shop.
[Annual fee course/Monthly fee course]
●For credit card payments (VISA/Master/JCB/AMEX/Diners)
Payment is instant, so you can start using membership services right away.
The actual timing of withdrawal will vary depending on your card company's closing date.
This is the same as making a regular credit card purchase.
* Operation is not guaranteed with charge-type cards (debit cards/prepaid cards/Bundle cards).
Once the payment procedure is complete, an email will be sent to your registered address.
You can log in with your "Plus member ID" and the "password" you set yourself.
Other questions about "Joining"
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What is "Ringo Jam"?
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How do I join?
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Can I join using something other than a smartphone?
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Can I view the site content without paying a membership fee?
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Can I register using a name other than my real name?
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Can I register multiple times?
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My family member is already a member, can they join at the same address?
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Can I join if I live overseas (outside Japan)?
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Are there any email addresses that cannot be used for registration?
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What is the expiration date of my membership?
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At what stage is registration complete?
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