This role leads Hong Kong Traditional Chinese language content within Rakuten’s Content Management Office, supporting commerce and marketing businesses. Responsibilities typically include planning and managing localized website, campaign, product, and promotional content; maintaining language quality and consistency; coordinating with marketing, product, design, and regional teams; and guiding external translation or editorial partners. Candidates are expected to have native-level Hong Kong Traditional Chinese, strong Japanese and/or English communication skills, excellent writing and editing ability, and experience in content management, localization, digital marketing, or e-commerce. The successful candidate should be organized, commercially aware, comfortable managing multiple projects, and able to take ownership while working effectively across international teams.
Rakuten Group, Inc. is a major Japanese 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 professional sports. Its well-known Rakuten Ichiba marketplace serves consumers and merchants, while the wider group uses membership data and its loyalty program to connect services across daily life. Rakuten employs a highly international workforce and promotes English as an important business language, with teams working across Japan and overseas markets. The company offers opportunities in technology, marketing, customer experience, business development, and corporate functions. Its Commerce & Marketing organization focuses on helping merchants reach customers through online platforms, campaigns, data, and localized content.
Japan offers strong opportunities in technology, e-commerce, digital marketing, finance, hospitality, education, and engineering, especially in Tokyo, Osaka, Yokohama, and Fukuoka. Workplace culture values punctuality, preparation, teamwork, and respect for hierarchy, although international companies often use more flexible and English-friendly practices. Daily life is safe, convenient, and supported by excellent public transport, but Tokyo housing and commuting can be expensive. Japan has four distinct seasons, rich food traditions, historic towns, and easy access to mountains, beaches, and cultural attractions. Most foreign employees need a work visa sponsored by their employer; common categories include Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services and Highly Skilled Professional. Relocating usually involves securing housing, registering an address, arranging health insurance and a residence card, and learning basic Japanese for administration and everyday communication.
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