Supports merchandising and direct-business operations for Rakuten24’s fast-moving consumer goods, consumables, and electronics categories. Typical responsibilities include product listing and content management, sales and inventory data updates, order or supplier coordination, campaign preparation, and communication with internal teams and business partners. Candidates are generally expected to have strong organization, attention to detail, spreadsheet and office-tool skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks accurately. Experience in e-commerce, merchandising, retail, FMCG, electronics, or marketplace operations is advantageous. Japanese communication skills are likely important for working with local suppliers and internal stakeholders; English may be useful in Rakuten’s international environment. The successful candidate should be proactive, commercially aware, reliable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced digital retail business.
Rakuten Group, Inc. is a major Japanese technology and internet company headquartered in Tokyo. Founded in 1997, it operates a broad ecosystem that includes e-commerce, fintech, mobile communications, digital content, travel, online advertising, and professional sports. Its flagship marketplace, Rakuten Ichiba, connects consumers with merchants across Japan, while Rakuten24 provides convenient online shopping for everyday products, household goods, consumables, and electronics. Rakuten promotes an integrated membership and loyalty model through Rakuten Points and related services. The company has a large international workforce and works across technology, data, marketing, retail, finance, and telecommunications. Jobs at Rakuten often involve cross-functional collaboration, digital business improvement, and serving a large customer and merchant base.
Japan offers strong opportunities in technology, e-commerce, engineering, finance, hospitality, education, healthcare, logistics, and international business. Tokyo and Osaka have the widest job markets, while regional cities can offer lower living costs and a quieter lifestyle. Japanese workplace culture generally values punctuality, preparation, teamwork, respect, and careful communication. Daily life is safe and convenient, with excellent public transport, reliable services, and varied food and cultural experiences, though housing and commuting in Tokyo can be expensive. Foreign nationals usually need an appropriate work visa, commonly the Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services visa; an employer normally sponsors the application. Highly skilled professionals may qualify for a points-based visa. Relocating requires arranging housing, residence registration, health insurance, a bank account, and often a mobile contract. Learning practical Japanese greatly improves workplace integration and everyday independence.
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