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15 perspectives on AI from Rakuten AI Optimism
In 2025, Rakuten’s annual Optimism conference became Rakuten AI Optimism, reflecting a clear shift for artificial intell…
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Inside Rakuten AI: Zoey Zhao on AI agents and the quest for trust and usefulness
In this series, we sit down with Rakuten AI leaders for a deep dive into the stories behind this transformative technolo…
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Japan’s biggest online bank hits 17 million accounts: Rakuten Bank CEO Tomotaka Torin’s take
Earlier this year, Rakuten Bank reached 17 million accounts in Japan – without a single physical branch. “Rakuten…
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Rakuten AI: Our agentic future starts here
At the 2025 Rakuten AI Optimism conference, Rakuten took another bold step into the future with the full-scale launch of…
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A culture built to Collaborate, Innovate and Empower: Behind the scenes of life at Rakuten
What’s it really like to work at Rakuten Group? A collection of short films brings audiences into the daily lives of Rak…
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Rakuten Kobo’s push for smarter, more personal reading
As AI and digital transformation continue to reshape our lives, the simple pleasure of reading a good book remains a fun…
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Rakuten AI Optimism showcases AI-powered ecosystem for everyday experiences
Between what is and what could be, there’s a powerful feeling: Optimism. That feeling took on a fresh identity as Rakute…
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Rakuten Mobile and U-NEXT unveil the next big thing in mobile entertainment
When Rakuten Mobile, Inc. Chairman Mickey Mikitani and U-NEXT Co., Ltd. Chairman Yasuhide Uno first teamed up to launch…
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People & Culture
Sir Paul Smith shines at ‘by R’ show in Tokyo
After 14 years, Sir Paul Smith has returned to the Tokyo Fashion Show – this time in collaboration with Rakuten’s ‘by R’…