This role coordinates and promotes projects within Rakuten’s Life and Booking businesses, working with business, product, technology, and partner teams to keep initiatives on schedule and aligned with company goals. Candidates should have experience managing projects, coordinating multiple stakeholders, tracking budgets and timelines, identifying risks, and preparing clear reports or presentations. Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and negotiation skills are expected. Experience in digital services, travel, e-commerce, or business development is helpful. Professional Japanese is likely important for internal coordination, while English may be required for international stakeholders. The successful candidate should be proactive, comfortable with ambiguity, and able to turn strategic plans into measurable results.
Rakuten Group, Inc. is a major Japanese technology and internet company headquartered in Tokyo. Founded in 1997, it operates a broad ecosystem covering e-commerce, travel booking, fintech, mobile communications, digital content, advertising, and online services. Its well-known Rakuten membership and loyalty platform connects customers with products and services across the group. The company has expanded internationally and works with employees, merchants, developers, and business partners in many countries. Rakuten is recognized for its strong focus on innovation, data-driven business, and digital transformation. The Life and Booking businesses support services such as travel, accommodation, leisure, and lifestyle experiences. Working at Rakuten typically involves cross-functional collaboration, a fast-moving environment, and opportunities to contribute to large-scale consumer platforms.
Japan is an island country with strong employment opportunities in technology, e-commerce, finance, travel, engineering, and global business. Tokyo offers the widest range of international roles, while Osaka, Fukuoka, Nagoya, and Sapporo provide lower-cost alternatives with growing business communities. Japanese workplace culture values punctuality, preparation, teamwork, and respect for hierarchy, although international companies may be more flexible. Daily life is generally safe, efficient, and convenient, with excellent public transport, healthcare, and food. Housing and commuting costs are highest in Tokyo. Foreign professionals usually need a work visa sponsored by an employer, commonly under an Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services or Highly Skilled Professional category. Applicants should prepare academic and employment documents before moving. Learning Japanese improves workplace communication and everyday life, even when the role is advertised in English. Relocation packages vary and may cover flights, housing support, and visa administration.
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