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The pandemic has seen an uptick in pet ownership in Japan. Rakuten Pet Insurance is on hand to offer subscribers peace of mind and added benefits.

1 day ago

Empowering pet lovers in Japan: Rakuten Pet Insurance

For many, the pandemic has resulted in more time than ever spent at home. While this sudden shift in the collective soci…

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Rahul Kadavakolu, VP of Rakuten’s Sports Business, talks about Rakuten's partnership with the Davis Cup and the importance of continuous evolution in sport.

4 days ago

Fans Talk. Teams Listen. We Evolve Together: The Davis Cup Story

Rahul Kadavakolu, vice president of Rakuten’s Sports Business, director of Global Marketing and Branding, Rakuten Group…

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Working alongside its many partners, Rakuten's vaccination drive has contributed to Japan's rising vaccination rates and restarted economic activity.

5 days ago

Empowering Japan back to business: Rakuten’s vaccine drive

Kentaro Hyakuno, Director, Group Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, Rakuten Group At the beginning of sp…

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Rakuten Mobile’s world-first cellular network has once again been recognized by the global telecoms industry, receiving awards at the 2021 Glotel Awards.

5 days ago

2021 Glotel Awards: Rakuten Mobile wins for Ground-breaking Virtualization Initiative and 5G Innovation

Rakuten Mobile’s world-first cellular network has once again been recognized by the global telecoms industry. Announced…

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1 week ago

Rakuten Symphony leaders share vision for the future of telecom at MWC Los Angeles 2021

Rakuten made its mark on MWC Los Angeles 2021 last month with a packed schedule of executive speaker sessions, sideline…

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Rakuten and the Golden State Warriors have announced an extension of their historic partnership for the 2021-2022 NBA season.

1 week ago

Rakuten and the Golden State Warriors continue a winning tradition

Since 2017, Rakuten and the Golden State Warriors have had a history of winning both on and off the court, with a strong…

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1&1 and Rakuten Symphony are building a ground breaking 5G network called Open Ran and it will be the first fully virtualized mobile network in Europe.

2 weeks ago

How Germany will harness advanced connectivity honed in Japan

One of Germany’s leading internet companies, 1&1, is building a groundbreaking 5G network that promises to deliver a…

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Collaborating with the local government and others, JP Rakuten Logistics was able to successfully conduct a drone delivery trial in Nagano Prefecture.

2 weeks ago

Drones connect mountain hiking spots to empower local businesses

Reaching over 2.8 km into the sky, the peak of Mt. Shirouma doesn’t seem like the kind of place you might expect an expr…

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Rakuten and FC Barcelona celebrate the unveiling of a new Big Picture mosaic at Camp Nou for 2021 featuring fan submitted photos.

3 weeks ago

“The Big Picture” is back! Rakuten and FC Barcelona unveil new mosaic of crowdsourced fan photos at Camp Nou to celebrate global supporters

FC Barcelona fans are front and center at Camp Nou once again. Today Rakuten announced the unveiling of a new fan-centri…

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Empowering pet lovers in Japan: Rakuten Pet Insurance

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Fans Talk. Teams Listen. We Evolve Together: The Davis Cup Story

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Empowering Japan back to business: Rakuten’s vaccine drive

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2021 Glotel Awards: Rakuten Mobile wins for Ground-breaking Virtualization Initiative and 5G Innovation

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Rakuten Symphony leaders share vision for the future of telecom at MWC Los Angeles 2021

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Rakuten and the Golden State Warriors continue a winning tradition

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How Germany will harness advanced connectivity honed in Japan

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Drones connect mountain hiking spots to empower local businesses

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“The Big Picture” is back! Rakuten and FC Barcelona unveil new mosaic of crowdsourced fan photos at Camp Nou to celebrate global supporters