Yahoo! Shopping Affiliate Program (Japan)
Yahoo! Shopping
LINE Yahoo's official affiliate program for Yahoo! Shopping in Japan, paying a 2%–4% category base rate plus any special rate set by the store, settled in PayPay Money.
As of 2026-10-14:Commission 2%+ · Percentage · Cookie 1 day · No requirements · Japan
01Yahoo! Shopping affiliate program details
- Pays on
- All customers
- Who can join
- Not disclosed
- Approval
- Instant approval
- Audience minimum
- None stated
- Requirements
- No requirements
- Network
- Direct brand programs
- Promotion region
- Japan(based on where the platform operates)
- Currency
- Not disclosed
- Payment terms
- Rewards are confirmed on the 1st of the second month after purchase (once shipped/fulfilled and not cancelled) and paid in PayPay Money on the third Tuesday of that month.
- Minimum payout
- Not disclosed
- Payout methods
- Account credit
- Model
- Percentage
Anyone with a Yahoo! JAPAN ID can start without screening, but two-factor authentication is required and a PayPay account (with identity verification) must be linked to receive rewards.
02Yahoo! Shopping commission rates & rules
| Item | Commission | Condition |
|---|---|---|
| Fashion, food, diet & health, DIY & tools, cosmetics & hair care, sports, outdoor/fishing/travel goods, pets, baby & maternity, flowers & gardeningBase rate | 4% | Base rate |
| Games & toys, furniture & interior, kitchen/household/stationery, instruments/crafts/collectibles, books/magazines/comicsBase rate | 3% | Base rate |
| TV/audio/cameras, home appliances, phones/tablets/PCs, cars/bikes/bicycles, CDs & tickets, DVDs & video, rentals & services, otherBase rate | 2% | Base rate |
| Store special rateSet by each store, added on top of the base rate | 0%–48% | Set by each store, added on top of the base rate |
03Promotion methods Yahoo! Shopping allows and bans
- Allowed
- Social mediaYouTubeBlog platforms
- Not allowed
- Links in emailsSelf-referralsIncentivized promotionTraffic fraudBrand keyword biddingFalse advertising
04Yahoo! Shopping affiliate program FAQ
- How much does Yahoo! Shopping Affiliate Program (Japan) pay?
- As of 2026-10-14, Yahoo! Shopping's official information states: commission of 2%+ (percentage). Rate = fixed category base rate of 2%–4% plus an optional store-set special rate of 0%–48%, applied to the pre-tax order amount. No single maximum rate is stated.
- How long is the Yahoo! Shopping Affiliate Program (Japan) cookie window?
- The official terms state 1 days.
- What are the requirements to join Yahoo! Shopping Affiliate Program (Japan)?
- Requirement level: No requirements; instant approval. Anyone with a Yahoo! JAPAN ID can start without screening, but two-factor authentication is required and a PayPay account (with identity verification) must be linked to receive rewards.
- Which regions does Yahoo! Shopping Affiliate Program (Japan) cover?
- Promotion region: Japan (based on where the platform operates).
- How does Yahoo! Shopping Affiliate Program (Japan) pay affiliates?
- Payment terms: Rewards are confirmed on the 1st of the second month after purchase (once shipped/fulfilled and not cancelled) and paid in PayPay Money on the third Tuesday of that month; minimum payout: not disclosed; payout methods: Account credit.
05Change history
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06Sources
Verified 2026-10-14Everything on this page comes from the official pages below. Anything they don't state is marked “Not disclosed”.
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