This role supports business strategic planning for the Data Solutions Department at Rakuten Insight, Inc., on secondment from Rakuten. Requirements typically include experience in corporate planning, business strategy, consulting, market research, data-related services, or project management; strong analytical, financial, and presentation skills; and business-level Japanese and English communication. The successful candidate is expected to assess market opportunities, develop growth plans, analyze business performance, coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, and turn data and research into practical recommendations. Strong ownership, structured thinking, adaptability, and the ability to work across cultures and departments are important.
Rakuten Group, Inc. is a major Japanese technology and internet company founded in 1997 and headquartered in Tokyo. Its businesses span e-commerce, fintech, mobile communications, digital content, advertising, travel, and professional services. Rakuten operates a large membership ecosystem that connects customers with merchants and service providers through its loyalty program and Rakuten Points. Rakuten Insight, a group company, provides online market research, consumer panels, survey solutions, and data-driven insights to businesses worldwide. The Data Solutions Department helps clients use consumer and business data to understand markets and make better decisions. Rakuten is known for its international workforce, English-use initiatives, entrepreneurial culture, and broad opportunities across technology, analytics, commercial strategy, and corporate functions.
Japan offers strong opportunities in technology, data analytics, consulting, finance, engineering, tourism, healthcare, and international business. Tokyo has the broadest job market, while Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka, and Sapporo provide lower-cost alternatives with growing industries. Workplace culture values punctuality, preparation, teamwork, and respect for hierarchy, although international companies may be more flexible. Daily life is generally safe, convenient, and supported by excellent public transport, but housing and commuting costs can be high in Tokyo. Foreign professionals usually need a work visa sponsored by an employer, commonly under Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services or a Highly Skilled Professional category. Applicants should prepare translated documents, proof of qualifications, and sometimes Japanese-language ability. Relocation planning should include housing, health insurance, taxes, banking, and residence registration. Learning basic Japanese greatly improves workplace integration and everyday life.
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