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August 25, 2023

Connecting Japan to the world with Rakuten Global Express

With some 57,000 mer…
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April 27, 2023

Break out the tents and folding chairs, Golden Week is back

It’s that time…
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October 29, 2022

No tricks. Just treats at Rakuten for Halloween 2022

Halloween is back at…
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March 15, 2022

The NBA returns to Japan: Rakuten presents the Warriors and Wizards squaring off in Saitama

For the first time s…
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October 30, 2021

The spirit of Halloween 2021 visits Rakuten Ichiba — and Rakuten Crimson House

There’s a chill in t…
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March 26, 2021

Ninja, manga and cherry blossoms: Voyagin connects international travelers with Japanese cultural experiences online

With international t…
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January 8, 2021

Is Japan ready to go digital? Digital Transformation Minister Takuya Hirai and Mickey Mikitani weigh in.

In September 2020, J…
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October 16, 2020

Open for competition: Electricity in Japan

Retail, cell service…
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August 26, 2020

Onions and innovation: Supporting local communities with Japan’s hometown tax program

When life gives you…
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August 5, 2020

Enjoying the great indoors in 2020: Japan shopping trends

For many urban worke…
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