Rakuten is seeking a Product Manager for its Global Ad Technology Supervisory Department, responsible for developing and improving digital advertising and marketing products. The role typically requires experience in product management, digital advertising, marketing technology, data-driven services, or related fields, along with strong project coordination and communication skills. Candidates should be comfortable working with engineers, designers, sales teams, business stakeholders, and international colleagues. Knowledge of advertising platforms, customer journeys, analytics, and performance measurement is valuable. Business-level Japanese and English may be expected, depending on team responsibilities. The successful candidate will define product strategy, manage roadmaps, analyze market and user needs, coordinate launches, and continuously improve products in a fast-moving global environment.
Rakuten Group, Inc. is a major Japanese technology and internet company headquartered in Tokyo. Founded in 1997, it operates a broad ecosystem covering e-commerce, fintech, mobile communications, digital content, travel, advertising, and other online services. Its membership and loyalty platform connects many of these businesses through the Rakuten Point program. Rakuten works internationally and employs a diverse workforce, with English commonly used in many corporate and technology teams. The Global Ad Technology organization supports advertising solutions that help brands reach relevant audiences across Rakuten’s platforms and partner networks. Employees may work with large-scale data, marketing technology, consumer products, and cross-functional teams. Rakuten generally suits professionals interested in innovation, digital business, international collaboration, and building services for a large customer base.
Japan offers strong opportunities in technology, product management, software engineering, advertising, finance, tourism, and international business, especially in Tokyo, Osaka, and Fukuoka. Workplaces value reliability, teamwork, preparation, and respectful communication, while international companies may have more flexible and English-friendly cultures. Lifestyle ranges from fast-paced metropolitan living to quieter coastal and rural communities. Public transportation is excellent, although housing in central Tokyo can be expensive. Foreign professionals normally need an appropriate work visa, such as an Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services visa; the employer often sponsors the application. Highly skilled professionals may qualify for faster permanent residency routes. Relocating typically involves arranging a residence card, registered address, health insurance, pension, banking, and accommodation. Learning basic Japanese greatly improves daily life, even when English is used at work. Japan has four seasons, strong public safety, excellent food, and reliable infrastructure, but newcomers should plan for earthquakes, humidity, and administrative procedures.
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