Rakuten is seeking a zh-HK Language Lead to manage and improve Traditional Chinese content for its Travel and Mobility business. Requirements likely include native-level Traditional Chinese, strong Japanese and/or English communication skills, excellent editing and proofreading ability, and experience in localization, content management, digital services, or travel-related work. The role is expected to maintain language quality, coordinate with internal teams and external vendors, manage content workflows, and ensure that customer-facing information is accurate, natural, and culturally appropriate for Hong Kong users. The successful candidate should be organized, detail-oriented, comfortable working across teams, and able to balance deadlines with high editorial standards in an international environment.
Rakuten Group, Inc. is a major Japanese internet and technology company headquartered in Tokyo. Founded in 1997, it operates a broad ecosystem covering e-commerce, online travel, fintech, mobile communications, digital content, advertising, and professional sports. Rakuten Travel provides accommodation and transportation booking services in Japan and overseas, while the wider group connects customers and businesses through its membership program and Rakuten Points. The company is known for its international workforce, English-language corporate environment, and emphasis on innovation and technology. Employees often work across business units and markets, making collaboration and communication important. Rakuten offers opportunities in software, data, marketing, customer experience, operations, and specialized areas such as localization and content management. Its scale provides exposure to both Japanese business practices and global digital commerce.
Japan offers strong opportunities in technology, e-commerce, travel, finance, engineering, education, hospitality, and multilingual customer operations. Tokyo has the largest international job market, while Osaka, Fukuoka, Nagoya, and Sapporo offer growing alternatives. Japanese workplaces value punctuality, preparation, teamwork, and respect for hierarchy, although many global companies use English and have more flexible cultures. Daily life is safe, convenient, and supported by excellent public transport, healthcare, and reliable infrastructure. Housing and living costs are highest in Tokyo, so relocation planning should include rent, deposits, transport, and taxes. Foreign professionals generally need an employer-sponsored work visa, commonly under Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services, with qualifications and job duties assessed by immigration authorities. A Certificate of Eligibility is usually arranged before arrival. Learn basic Japanese, secure suitable accommodation, register your residence, and obtain health insurance after moving.
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