The role supports synergy creation across Rakuten’s Energy Business Department and other group companies. Responsibilities may include identifying collaboration opportunities, coordinating cross-functional initiatives, developing business proposals, managing stakeholders, and tracking results. Candidates are expected to have experience in business planning, project coordination, strategy, consulting, or related corporate functions, together with strong analytical and communication skills. The ability to work across departments, manage multiple priorities, and present recommendations clearly is important. Business-level Japanese is likely required, while English proficiency may be advantageous in Rakuten’s international environment. Knowledge of the energy, telecommunications, digital services, or platform business sectors would be valuable.
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, fintech, mobile communications, digital content, travel, advertising, and energy-related services. Rakuten’s business model connects these services through its membership program and loyalty points, creating opportunities for cross-business collaboration. The company has expanded internationally and employs people from many cultural and professional backgrounds. Its working environment generally emphasizes innovation, entrepreneurship, data-driven decision-making, and cooperation across business units. Rakuten Energy is part of the group’s efforts to provide electricity and related services to consumers and businesses. Employees may work on projects that combine technology, customer platforms, operational expertise, and partnerships across the Rakuten ecosystem.
Japan offers strong opportunities in technology, telecommunications, e-commerce, finance, energy, manufacturing, tourism, and professional services, particularly in Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, and Fukuoka. The workplace culture values punctuality, preparation, teamwork, and respect for hierarchy, although international companies may have more flexible practices. Japan provides excellent public transport, healthcare, safety, food, and cultural experiences, but housing and living costs can be high in central Tokyo. Japanese language skills greatly improve career and daily-life opportunities, even when English is used at work. Foreign employees generally need a work-appropriate residence status, commonly sponsored by the employer; requirements depend on qualifications and job type. Relocating typically involves arranging a visa, residence registration, health insurance, banking, housing, and tax procedures. The country’s four seasons, regional diversity, and reliable infrastructure make it attractive for long-term living.
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