People & Culture
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People & Culture
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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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 Rakuten employees, showing how collaboration, growth and purpose are experienced across teams and locations. At the heart of Rakuten’s culture is a simple but powerful approach: Collaborate, Innovate, Empower. These values are woven into everything Rakuten does, from product develop…
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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 fundamental human activity. Yet even this age-old practice is undergoing changes. As Michael Tamblyn, CEO of Rakuten Kobo, explained during a headlining keynote at Rakuten AI Optimism 2025 in Yokohama, Japan, Kobo isn’t just selling books; the company is adapting to technological sh…
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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’ project. During Rakuten Fashion Week TOKYO in March 2025, the veteran British designer teamed up with Rakuten Fashion to put on a show with a personal touch. “I am so grateful for the opportunity to showcase the collection here in Tokyo, as you know, I have a lot of respec…
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Pride in action: Rakuten celebrates LGBTQ+ inclusion
This June, Rakuten exemplified its commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion with vibrant Pride Month celebrations around the globe. Rakuten team members participated in a range of events designed to raise awareness, foster understanding and celebrate the LGBTQ+ community. Here’s a look at some of the Pride Month 2025 highlights from across the Rakuten Group. Celebrating pride in Japan:…
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