Rakuten Group, Inc.

Also known as Rakuten, Inc., Rakuten Kabushiki-gaisha, RAKUTEN GROUP, INC. (Tokyo), Rakuten Kabushiki-kaisha, Rakuten Group, Rakuten

is a Japanese technology conglomerate headquartered in Tokyo. Founded in 1997 by Hiroshi Mikitani, the company operates a global ecosystem of internet services centered around its online retail marketplace Rakuten Ichiba.

Key facts

Company.image: Rakuten_HQ.jpg
Company.name: Rakuten Group, Inc.
Company.native_name: 楽天グループ株式会社
Company.native_name_lang: ja
Company.romanized_name: Rakuten Group kabushiki kaisha
Company.logo: Rakuten_Global_Brand_Logo.svg
Company.image_caption: Rakuten headquarters in Tamagawa, Setagaya, Tokyo
Company.former_name: MDM, Inc. (1997–1999)
Company.type: Public company
Company.founder: Hiroshi Mikitani
Company.location: Setagaya
Company.location_city: Tokyo

Article

27 sections

Contents

History
Business segments
Internet services
Fintech
Mobile and telecommunications
Subsidiaries
Sponsorships
See also
External links
History
Early years (1997–1999)
2000s
2010s
2020s
Acquisitions and investment
Businesses
Criticism
Corporate culture
Disabling product reviews
e-book advertising
Price hiking
Sale of ivory
Recognition and awards
See also
Notes
References
External links

Rakuten's businesses span e-commerce, financial technology services, digital content platforms and telecommunications. Major services include the messaging platform Rakuten Viber, the ebook distributor Rakuten Kobo, the video streaming service Rakuten Viki, and the Japanese telecommunications provider Rakuten Mobile. The company operates in more than 30 countries and regions and employs over 29,000 people worldwide.