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“I’ve been in the NBA since 1992, and the more connected you are with your group, the easier it is to communicate both positive and negative things. People trust you and believe in you, because they know you.” said Golden State Warriors assistant coach Mike Brown

Golden State Warriors share the secrets of success and discuss the importance of optimism

October 12, 2018

“I’ve been in the NBA since 1992, and the more connected you are with your group, the easier it is to communicate both positive and negative things. People trust you and believe in you, because they know you.” said Golden State Warriors assistant coach Mike Brown

Golden State Warriors share the secrets of success and discuss the importance of optimism

October 12, 2018

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NEWS AND VIEWS FROM AROUND THE RAKUTEN GROUP

For engineers, by engineers, Rakuten Technology Conference returned to Tokyo Oct 27, for it’s biggest (and busiest) event to date. Here are the highlights:

What we saw at Rakuten Technology Conference 2018

October 30, 2018

Is Japan finally taking Halloween seriously?

Scared Silly: Is Japan finally taking Halloween seriously?

October 27, 2018

Andres Iniesta named new global brand ambassador for ASICS

October 22, 2018

Startups team up with big tech: What to expect at Rakuten Technology Conference 2018

October 22, 2018

Summit Pic

Rakuten leadership team embraces their Spartan side on annual mountain climb

October 19, 2018

Rakuten Open Championship

Rising Star Medvedev Powers Past Hometown Hero Nishikori to Claim Rakuten Open Championship

October 18, 2018

Our New Logo: Speed and Unity

October 18, 2018

'Million Dollar Listing' star Ryan Serhant on the importance of optimism and lifelong learning

October 17, 2018

Spartan CEO Joe De Sena on stage at Rakuten Optimism 2018 in San Francisco.

Rakuten Partnership will help millions become healthier and more active: Spartan CEO Joe De Sena

October 11, 2018

On September 7, Rakuten TV celebrated the premiere of Hurricane in theatres and on the their VOD platform, marking their first foray into original content.

Rakuten TV launches original content with hurricane

October 10, 2018

Rakuten's "Remote Styling Support System" superimposes digitized fashion items on top of the user, thereby creating a virtual fitting experience.

Rakuten brings fashion styling to Japan's countryside

October 10, 2018

On Japan's national Health and Sports Day, communities and schools around the country hold sports festivals to promote physical and mental health.

Is exercise the key to Japan’s health and famed longevity?

October 5, 2018

Rakuten's newest global partnership starts strong at Spartan World Championship

October 4, 2018

Rakuten Viber is rapidly expanding its user base by focusing on building a more robust, engaging and secure platform says CEO Djamel Agaoua

How Rakuten Viber is building authentic, secure and engaged communities

October 2, 2018

We took a look at Japan’s top tunes, books, blockbusters and more, according to Rakuten users.

From music to manga: Rakuten ranks Japan’s popular culture

September 28, 2018

"Iniesta TV" Kicks Off Worldwide

September 27, 2018

The halls of Crimson House rang with laughter and excitement as hundreds of children roamed the offices of Rakuten’s Tokyo headquarters for Family Day.

Crimson House opens its doors to Rakuten’s extended family

September 22, 2018

With Lyft continuing to pick up momentum in the ride-share industry and some game-changing tech in the works, John Zimmer shared what he is optimistic about.

Lyft's John Zimmer: On optimism, partnerships and mobility transformation

September 21, 2018

In this next stage of retail, Rakuten is here to offer retailers a new kind of help. I call it: Rakuten Merchant Cloud Strategy.

Rakuten Merchant Cloud and reasons to be optimistic

September 15, 2018

Draymond Green visited Rakuten’s Tokyo headquarters, taking part in a very special fan event, as part of a tour facilitated by the NBA and Rakuten TV

Rakuten welcomes NBA champion Draymond Green to Tokyo with fan event

September 12, 2018