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Rakuten is building the world’s first end-to-end cloud-native mobile network: Tech Conference

Rakuten is building the world’s first end-to-end cloud-native mobile network: Tareq Amin

January 18, 2019

Rakuten is building the world’s first end-to-end cloud-native mobile network: Tech Conference

Rakuten is building the world’s first end-to-end cloud-native mobile network: Tareq Amin

January 18, 2019

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Rakuten CEO Hiroshi “Mickey” Mikitani and Walmart CEO Doug McMillon shaking hands at a press conference announcing the formation of a strategic alliance between Rakuten and Walmart in Tokyo, Japan.

First Walmart e-commerce store in Japan officially opens on Rakuten Ichiba

February 15, 2019

On mobile transformation: Rakuten at MWC 2019

February 14, 2019

Rakuten Mobile Network held a trial of a “smart stadium” concept aimed at demonstrating the extensive applications of 5G network technologies.

Rakuten trials ‘smart stadium’ concept with 5G tech

February 8, 2019

Earth Mall with Rakuten

Is ‘Earth Mall’ the future of sustainable consumption?

February 5, 2019

Cinnamon, a Tokyo startup dedicated to “eliminating repetitive tasks” in the workplace, is taking on Japan's love of old-school administrative processes.

Tokyo startup Cinnamon is using deep learning to spice up repetitive tasks

February 1, 2019

Along with Stephen Curry, Brandon Payne has created a two-day training course that combines physical development, complex skill workouts & team scrimmages.

Brandon Payne: Stephen Curry’s personal skills development & performance coach is inspiring ‘underrated’ athletes

January 31, 2019

The vision of three-time NBA champion Stephen Curry and his skills trainer, Brandon Payne, came to life as the Underrated Tour kicked off on January 19 at Frederick K.C Price III Christian School in South Los Angeles

Stephen Curry and Brandon Payne kick off the Underrated Tour Powered by Rakuten in Los Angeles

January 28, 2019

Rakuten saw its first international cohort of startup ventures graduate from the Singapore-based Rakuten Accelerator, Powered by Techstars, in October 2018.

The Rakuten Accelerator experience: Checking in with the startups

January 24, 2019

“Surgeons need to understand their patient’s anatomy,” explains Naoji Taniguchi, CEO and CTO of Holoeyes. “Our body is three-dimensional, so VR is a good way to do that.”

VR surgery is becoming a reality, thanks to Holoeyes

January 21, 2019

Vissel Kobe USA Tour 2019

Vissel Kobe launches historic US Tour: Japanese soccer standouts to take on top MLS talent

January 18, 2019

Students tackle Japan’s social challenges at Rakuten IT School NEXT

January 16, 2019

Transforming football and giving back to society: Podolski and Rakuten

January 15, 2019

Why we’re powering Stephen Curry’s ‘Underrated Tour’

Redefining expectations: Why we’re powering Stephen Curry’s ‘Underrated Tour’

January 9, 2019

Stephen Curry has launched the 'Underrated Tour Powered by Rakuten' to help young, underdog athletes write their own tales of triumph.

Stephen Curry to help overlooked prep athletes with ‘Underrated Tour Powered by Rakuten’

January 9, 2019

"In 2019, our ambition is not only to become the greatest company in Japan – we want to become the greatest company in the world," says Rakuten CEO Mickey.

Welcoming in the New Year: An optimistic outlook for 2019

January 8, 2019

With a palpable sense of momentum, not only within Rakuten, but Japan as well, here is our list of the 11 things we are looking forward to in 2019.

19 things we’re looking forward to in 2019

January 4, 2019

Top Japan trends of 2018

Mint chocolate, Akita dogs and transparent beer: The trends that shaped Japan in 2018

December 21, 2018

Customers judge us, every day, on the service we provide. And their standard is nothing short of perfection. That's why the Key Perfection Indicator is...

How to win over customers this Christmas season: The Key Perfection Indicator

December 21, 2018

Intrigued by Mikitani’s ambition to change Rakuten's corporate language to English, Tsedal Neeley shared her insights to help make the transition a success.

How Harvard Business School Prof. Tsedal Neeley charted the progress of ‘Englishnization’ at Rakuten

December 20, 2018

Golden State Warriors President Rick Welts visits Rakuten Crimson House

The Warriors’ Rick Welts on NBA partnerships, basketball in Japan and the story behind his Hall of Fame career

December 13, 2018