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How women leaders at Rakuten are expanding their possibilities and empowering others
“Give to Gain” was the theme of this year’s International Women’s Day, reminding us of the collective effort and mutual support essential for advancing women’s achievements. At Rakuten, we believe in cultivating an environment where every individual feels empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and strengths. How have women leaders at Rakuten continued to gr…
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Building global IP through comic production at Rakuten Content Central
The comic content market has been continuously growing in recent years. Digital distribution has made comics accessible to readers everywhere, while adaptations into animation and live-action drama have turned popular series into global phenomena. Amidst this trend, Rakuten Content Central, a content label at Rakuten that handles everything from IP (Intellectual Property) development to comprehens…
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Rakuten Travel makes a global leap forward
For more than two decades Rakuten Travel has been a trusted platform for travelers exploring Japan. It is known for its depth of listings, attention to detail and a customer-first approach rooted in Japanese hospitality. Today that same service philosophy is now extending its reach to a global scale. With hotel booking now available across more than 400,000 properties worldwide, Rakuten Travel is…
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Rakuten Festival 2025: Celebrating Rakuten’s diverse culture and services
Rakuten Group successfully hosted its inaugural Rakuten Festival (“Rakuten Bunkasai”) on Saturday, November 8, 2025. This free-admission event, held across Rakuten Crimson House, Futako-Tamagawa Rise Central Square and Studio & Hall, offered attendees an immersive experience of Rakuten’s diverse culture, services and businesses. Rakuten Festival 2025 represented a notable exp…
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My Rakuten Experience: Yuichi
Yuichi is a Manager in the New Business Development Department at LinkShare Japan Current Job As a Manager in the New Business Development Department at LinkShare Japan K.K. (LinkShare), I oversee sales activities for prospective clients. My responsibilities encompass the complete sales lifecycle, from developing sales strategies, targeting new clients, securing and conducting initial business mee…
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My Rakuten Experience: Yutaka
Yutaka is a Vice Manager of the Merchant Incubation Section in the EC Consulting Department Current Job As a Vice Manager in the EC Consulting Department, I provide comprehensive support to Rakuten Ichiba merchants, ranging from system operation guidance to sales promotion strategy proposals. My journey at Rakuten began with assisting newly opened stores and those in the daily necessities and misc…
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My Rakuten Experience: Connie
Connie is a Product Manager in the AI Research Supervisory Department Current Responsibilities Currently, I am involved in driving key initiatives related to in-house Large Language Model (LLM) development, GPU infrastructure, and advanced platform tools. My main mission is to deliver scalable AI solutions through efficient resource management and user-centric product design. Why Rakuten? I have g…
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My Rakuten Experience: Jesus
Jesus is Web Developer in the Ichiba Creative & Web Design Department Current Job I am in charge of Quality Assurance (QA) for the front-end development team of Rakuten Ichiba’s major events, such as Super Sale and Okaimono Marathon. My role involves meticulously checking services to ensure users can enjoy them comfortably in any environment. QA work extends beyond finding bugs; it requi…
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Spooktacular style: Rakuten goes all out for Halloween 2025
Rakutenians around the world showed their creativity and team spirit late last month, coming to work in a diverse and inspired collection of costumes. From Tokyo to Toronto, employees showed off intricately designed, one-of-a-kind costumes, coordinated team looks, and everything in between. Below are some of our favorite costumes from Halloween 2025. Creative, colorful team costumes for Halloween…
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