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FCBEscola represenatives share their views on Rakuten’s new partnership and the importance of supporting young athletes to realize their dreams.

FCBEscola on empowering the soccer stars and leaders of tomorrow

April 20, 2018

FCBEscola represenatives share their views on Rakuten’s new partnership and the importance of supporting young athletes to realize their dreams.

FCBEscola on empowering the soccer stars and leaders of tomorrow

April 20, 2018

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NEWS AND VIEWS FROM AROUND THE RAKUTEN GROUP

A panel discussion between Hiroshi Mikitani, Marc Benioff, Nobel Laureate Dr. Shinya Yamanaka and iconic Japanese rockstar, Yoshiki, headlined NEST 2018.

A Rockstar, a Nobel Laureate & Tech Titans at NEST 2018: 4 Key Takeaways

April 19, 2018

Thanks to the country's world-class rail system, and perhaps traditional Japanese corporate culture, bicycle commuting is still relatively uncommon in Tokyo

Rakuten’s bicycle commuting program at full speed in Tokyo

April 17, 2018

FCBEscola International Tournament Presented by Rakuten welcomed nearly 2000 youth footballers from 6 continents for the organization’s biggest event yet.

Young Athletes show winning spirit at FCBEscola International Tournament Presented by Rakuten

April 13, 2018

Lyft co-founder and president John Zimmer says ride-sharing is helping societies rethink both car ownership and how cities are designed.

Lyft’s John Zimmer sees cities transformed by ride-sharing and self-driving cars

April 12, 2018

One of India’s biggest names in AI, Dr. Murthy V Kolluru, took to the stage at Rakuten CTO Summit 2018 on March 14 in Bengaluru.

Beauty of deep learning lies in ease of implementation: AI expert Dr. Kolluru

April 5, 2018

On Apr 11, Tokyo will once again play host to NEST, a conference that brings together entrepreneurs, policymakers, Nobel Prize recipients & even rock stars.

NEST 2018: Disruptive Innovation and Japan’s Role in Driving Change

April 5, 2018

It is significant that the first CTO summit outside Japan was held in India. The move fortifies Rakuten’s commitment to India, which the company believes...

A promise kept: Rakuten’s first CTO Summit outside of Tokyo held in India

March 28, 2018

Rakuten Accelerator Program Manager, Dennis List on Slush Tokyo, Rakuten's partnership with Techstars, and what makes the Asia startup scene unique.

Rakuten Accelerator, powered by Techstars, eyes startup talent at Slush Tokyo

March 28, 2018

Rakuten’s partnership with FCBEscola, announced on March 26, 2018, is the latest initiative to arise out of its powerful relationship with FC Barcelona

FCBEscola International Tournament presented by Rakuten gets underway

March 27, 2018

Rakuten Drone Delivery: Descending from the skies against a backdrop of pink-white cherry blossoms, a box full of soy sauce, ink, salt and coloring pencils became the first drone delivery to a private residence in Japan on Monday.

Flying soy sauce marks first drone delivery to a private residence in Japan

March 27, 2018

For Vissel Kobe, the new season has brought several exciting developments, starting with the very ground underneath the players’ feet.

Vissel Kobe kicks off season with new grass, new slogan, new superstar captain

March 22, 2018

Fintech firms from around the world, flocked to Singapore last week to attend the first ever Asian edition of Money 20/20.

Rakuten Capital and Asia Region Head Hiroshi Takasawa at Money 20/20

March 20, 2018

At a recent meeting, someone asked me: “Mickey, how do you come up with out-of-the-box ideas?” I answered: “I don’t have a box.”

Why telling someone to “think outside of the box” never works

March 19, 2018

Two of Japan’s biggest C2C platforms are joining forces. This month, Rakuten announced that its two flea market apps, Rakuma and Fril, would be merging.

Rakuma and Fril combine to aim for number one place in Japan C2C

March 16, 2018

Rakuten.com has rolled out a daring new design for its US marketplace that at once manages to be both cutting edge and nostalgic.

Rakuten.com unveils bold new look

March 15, 2018

In a company as varied as Rakuten, there are bound to be a few interesting job titles floating around. But perhaps none as exciting as Trend Hunter.

Meet the Trend Hunter, Rakuten Ichiba’s famous finder of fads

March 13, 2018

One of the many things visitors notice when walking the streets of Tokyo is the overwhelming number of adorable mascots that greet you at every turn.

Japan’s affection for mascot characters: Pandas, radishes and polar bears

March 8, 2018

From Hiroshi Mikitani's new book, Business-Do: The first step in any big building project is the foundation. Lay your foundation with these core principles and see what you can build.

Business-Do: Hiroshi Mikitani’s First Ten Principles for Success

March 7, 2018

Despite the name, MWC is about much more than mobile phones and networks. These are the coolest things we saw this year in Barcelona.

Flying taxis, holograms and hot air balloons: Barcelona during MWC week

March 6, 2018

The name Rakuten PriceMinister will be replaced with Rakuten giving way to a new chapter where we create even more great products & platforms for customers.

Why PriceMinister is becoming Rakuten: CEO Olivier Mathiot

March 5, 2018