The role supports daily operations for LinkShare Japan, Rakuten’s affiliate and digital advertising business. Typical requirements include strong organizational and communication skills, attention to detail, proficiency with Microsoft Office or Google Workspace, and the ability to manage records, reports, inquiries, schedules, and coordination with internal teams and business partners. Experience in advertising, media, e-commerce, affiliate marketing, or administrative operations is advantageous. Candidates are expected to work accurately under deadlines, handle multiple tasks, communicate professionally in Japanese and potentially English, and improve operational processes. Adaptability, ownership, confidentiality, and a customer-focused approach are important, particularly because the position involves secondment to a group company.
Rakuten Group, Inc. is a major Japanese technology and internet services company headquartered in Tokyo. Founded in 1997, it operates a broad ecosystem covering e-commerce, fintech, mobile communications, digital content, travel, advertising, and online marketing. Rakuten’s membership and loyalty platform connects many of these services, allowing customers and merchants to earn and use Rakuten Points across the ecosystem. LinkShare Japan K.K. is part of Rakuten’s advertising and affiliate-marketing operations, helping advertisers promote products and services through publisher and partner networks. The company works with brands, agencies, content providers, and online businesses to support performance marketing and customer acquisition. Rakuten has an international workforce and promotes a multicultural working environment, while many roles in Japan require practical Japanese communication skills and familiarity with the local market.
Japan offers opportunities in technology, e-commerce, advertising, finance, hospitality, manufacturing, healthcare, and customer support, especially in Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, and Fukuoka. The culture values punctuality, teamwork, courtesy, and careful attention to quality. Urban life is convenient, safe, and well served by public transport, although Tokyo housing and commuting can be expensive. Japan’s main islands provide varied lifestyles: Honshu has the largest job market, Hokkaido offers cooler weather and outdoor activities, Kyushu is known for warmer climates and growing cities, and Shikoku is quieter and more rural. Foreign workers generally need an employer-sponsored work visa matching their occupation; highly skilled professionals may qualify for preferential residency treatment. Before relocating, arrange a Certificate of Eligibility, housing, health insurance, tax registration, and a residence card. Basic Japanese is valuable for daily life and many workplaces.
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