The role supports Rakuten Kobo’s Japan business by managing relationships with publishers, negotiating and coordinating content acquisition, and helping expand the digital book catalogue. Candidates should have experience in publishing, content licensing, account management, or a related commercial field, preferably within Japan’s book or digital media industry. Strong Japanese communication skills and business-level English are likely required, along with negotiation, project coordination, market analysis, and stakeholder-management abilities. The successful candidate is expected to build trusted publisher relationships, understand reader and market trends, coordinate effectively with internal teams, and contribute to Kobo’s growth in Japan. Knowledge of e-books, publishing workflows, and digital content platforms would be advantageous.
Rakuten is a major Japanese technology and internet services group founded in 1997 and headquartered in Tokyo. Its businesses span e-commerce, fintech, mobile communications, travel, digital content, advertising, and online services. Rakuten Kobo operates the company’s global e-book platform, providing digital reading devices, applications, and a broad catalogue of electronic books. In Japan, Kobo works closely with publishers, authors, distributors, and retailers to expand access to digital reading. Rakuten is known for its large ecosystem, international operations, entrepreneurial culture, and emphasis on using technology to improve customer experiences. Employees often work across business units and countries, making collaboration, adaptability, and communication important. The company offers opportunities in a fast-moving environment where digital media, commerce, and platform-based services continue to evolve.
Japan offers strong opportunities in technology, e-commerce, publishing, digital media, finance, tourism, manufacturing, and international business. Tokyo is the main employment centre, while Osaka, Kyoto, Nagoya, and Fukuoka also provide growing career options. Japanese workplace culture generally values punctuality, preparation, teamwork, respect, and careful communication, although international companies may have more flexible styles. Daily life is safe and convenient, with excellent public transport, reliable services, and varied food and entertainment. Housing and living costs are highest in Tokyo, while regional cities can be more affordable. Foreign professionals usually need an appropriate work visa, commonly sponsored by their employer; qualifications and a valid job offer are typically required. English may be sufficient in some global roles, but Japanese greatly improves career prospects and everyday integration. New arrivals should arrange housing, health insurance, tax registration, banking, and local documentation after arrival.
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