This role is suited to a candidate who can develop new marketing-related business opportunities, shape platform or advertising solutions, and lead projects from planning through launch. Typical requirements include experience in business development, product or project management, digital marketing, advertising, or platform strategy; strong communication and stakeholder-management skills; and the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams. Experience working with technology, media, data, or online services is advantageous. Business-level Japanese and English may be expected because the role involves internal and external partners. The successful candidate should be commercially minded, organized, comfortable with ambiguity, and able to turn customer or market needs into scalable solutions while meeting deadlines and business targets.
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, online advertising, and other consumer and business services. Rakuten’s platform connects millions of members and merchants, using its membership and loyalty ecosystem to create integrated customer experiences. The company has an international workforce and works across Japan and overseas markets, with English often used in global teams. Its culture generally emphasizes innovation, entrepreneurship, data-driven decision-making, and collaboration across businesses. Employees may work on large-scale digital platforms, new ventures, marketing solutions, and services that combine technology with commerce. Roles can be fast-paced and require comfort with changing priorities, cross-functional coordination, and developing new ideas within a large corporate environment.
Japan offers opportunities in technology, software engineering, digital marketing, finance, consulting, manufacturing, education, tourism, and customer support. Tokyo is the largest employment hub, while Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka, Sapporo, and Okinawa also have growing markets. The country’s main islands are Honshu, Hokkaido, Kyushu, and Shikoku, with many smaller islands. Japanese workplaces value punctuality, preparation, respect, teamwork, and careful communication. Life is convenient, safe, and supported by excellent public transport, although Tokyo housing and daily expenses can be high. Learning Japanese greatly improves social and career opportunities, even when a position uses English. Most foreign employees need an employer-sponsored work visa, commonly an Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services visa; highly skilled professionals may qualify for preferential treatment. Relocating usually involves securing employment, arranging housing, registering an address, obtaining health insurance, and setting up banking and mobile services.
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